Prepare your work area.
Rusted steel metal sheet.
Paint can t bond to rust so you ll need to start by restoring the surface.
Move the metal object you want to rust out to a yard or open garage on a hot day.
The sheet features a union jack style perforated design.
Direct sunlight helps speed up the rusting process.
It is easy to work with and very attractive in the home.
Getting a rusty metal object ready for painting takes a bit of work but it s totally doable.
However badly rusted metal areas need more prep work and possibly a special primer.
Scrub partially rusted metal areas with a wire brush to remove flakes and powdery surface rust then prime with a rust inhibitive primer.
To remove rust from small metal items first fill a container with undiluted white vinegar.
Once done you can paint over rust.
Weathered steel while designed to rust naturally and protect the inner layers of steel is not recommended in.
Then drop the item into the vinegar and let it soak anywhere from 10 minutes to 6 hours depending on how rusty it is.
Elbow grease will do the trick for lightly rusted metal but tougher jobs may require a power sander or chemicals.
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After it soaks put on a pair of rubber gloves and scrub the metal with steel wool or a stiff bristled brush.
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