Restore your wrought iron by removing rust spots promptly.
Rust is created when metal comes into contact with moisture and oxygen. Finding this reddish-brown corrosion on your wrought iron railings, furniture or other fixtures is disheartening. You don't have to replace or toss out rusted wrought iron. With the right products and removal methods, you can get rid of it rather quickly. It's important to treat rust on wrought iron at first sight so it doesn't spread further. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Scrub off as much of the rust as possible with a wire brush. If the rust is especially deep, use a coarse sandpaper to scrub it off, then go over the spot with a medium-grit sandpaper.
2. Buff the affected areas of the wrought iron with a fine steel wool pad to restore the appearance of the metal.
3. Dampen a fine steel wool pad with a small amount of kerosene if any rust spots remain. Rub over the spots with the pad until the rust is gone. Wipe down the affected area with a damp cloth to remove any residue.
4. Apply a rust inhibitor to the wrought iron after all the rust has been removed. This will help to prevent rust from forming in the future.
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