Rusting wrought-iron fences can be repaired.
A rusty iron fence can ruin the outward appearance of your home if left to decay. It is important to deal with rust on a fence almost as soon as it appears. Rust left to fester on a fence can potentially eat through the metal causing the fence to rot from the inside out. This may require you cutting out portions of the fence, which should be done by a professional to ensure a uniform look to the fence. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Inspect the rust on the fence to make sure it is superficial and that it has not eaten its way through the fencing.
2. Plug in your drill and attach the wire wheel attachment.
3. Put a drop cloth under the fence to catch the paint.
4. Turn on the drill and touch the wire wheel attachment to the fence to remove the rust and any loose paint. Remove all the paint on the fence if you are doing a brand new paint job for the entire thing. Wipe down the surface with a clean rage to remove any metal dust.
5. Apply a metal primer to the fence surface with a brush, allowing it to dry according to the package instructions.
6. Apply your metal paint using a brush once the metal primer dries.
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