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How To Clean And Repaint Wrought Iron Patio Furniture

You can have your wrought iron furniture looking like new in no time. Begin with giving the wrought iron a good cleaning. Then follow my steps by step guide .

01 REMOVE DIRT WITH SOAP AND WATER

Use warm soapy water (use a mild soap detergent such as Dawn Dish Soap) and a soft cloth. Then rinse the piece thoroughly with clean water. A garden hose works perfect for this step.

02 REMOVE ANY RUST

Scrub off rust with steel wool or wire brush. With a wire brush remove any chipping paint or rust area. The paint will have a better bond to the surface. It is important to remove any loose paint to prevent rust from reappearing on the surface.

Use a clean tack cloth and wipe down your furniture to remove debris from sanding and scrubbing. You want a clean surface when priming the furniture.

03 CLEAN WITH TACK CLOTH

04 LAY DOWN A CANVAS DROP CLOTH

Protect your lawn by laying down a canvas drop cloth. It can be reused for other painting projects.

Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer is going to instantly cover rust and add a protected, paintable surface! If you do not own a Rust-Oleum 241526 Comfort Grip, you need to snag one. Believe me when I say it is the ticket when using spray paint.

05  PRIME

06 WAIT

It dries to touch in 20-40 minutes and per can covers up to 12 sq ft. Let each coat dry completely before applying the next coat. For best results, let your wrought iron furniture completely dry over night after the last coat of primer has been applied. It creates a flat black finish that can be painted 24 hours following application with any oil-based top coat.

07 PAINT

The key is to use paint that will resist rust and corrosion. Spray painting gets the job done faster. Hold the can about 8 to 12 inches away from your furniture. To prevent drips, move your spray can in a back and forth motion. You will need to apply two coats of Rust-Oleum 249127 Painter’s Touch 2X Ultra Cover, 12 Oz, Flat Black. Let each coat dry completely before applying the next coat. The paint dries to the touch in two to four hours but requires a full 24 hours before recoating. You should apply two coats

08 LET DRY FOR  24 HOURS

After the final coat dries completely, let the paint cure for 24 hours before applying a top coat. If you’re painting outside, make sure to cover any exposed areas with plastic sheeting to protect them from rain.

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