Wrought-iron fences offer protection and a decorative element to a home. But being made of iron, the fence is susceptible to rust. The rustproof coating on the wrought iron eventually wears off, leaving the fence prone to corrosion. When elements such as sunlight, water and moisture combine with the underlying metal, rust forms and keeps spreading. To prevent rust holes, it is important to remove the rust as soon as it appears and to repaint those areas. This is not difficult. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Scrub off the surface rust with a wire brush.
2. Apply a rust remover to the remaining rust with a steel-wool pad. Allow the remover to remain on the wrought iron for around 10 to 15 minutes. Scrub off the rust with the steel wool. Wipe the area clean with a damp paper towel.
3. Apply a rustproof or rust-inhibiting primer for metals to the rusted areas of the fence.
4. Apply direct-to-metal paint to the wrought iron with a brush. Allow to dry. DTM paints dry to a hard finish.
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