Wrought Iron Railing
Paint wrought iron railings and furniture to restore them to their original beauty. This article will explain prepare and paint wrought iron so it lasts. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Prepare the wrought iron by using the wire brush to remove loose paint and rust. This is important because the wrought iron will continue to rust under the new paint and will eventually bubble through if painted over.
2. Use the paint thinner to clean the spots on the wrought iron that were wire brushed. It is also a good idea to clean the flat surfaces at the same time.
3. Use oil base metal primer and the bristle brush to spot-prime the bare wrought iron and allow to dry thoroughly. I prefer the rustoleum primer.
4. Use oil base metal enamel and the bristle brush for the top coat on the wrought iron. One coat is enough if repainting the same color, but two will be required if changing color significantly. I prefer the Benjamin Moore Metal Enamel. Work systematically, painting one section at a time, so you don't loose track of where you are (easy to miss spots on railings or furniture...especially when repainting the same color).
5. Use Penetrol paint conditioner to thin the enamel at a rate of 1 part Penetrol to 8 parts enamel. This will help the paint flow better, reduce drips & runs, and also aids as a rust inhibitor.
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