Thank you for this wonderful tutorial on how to prep and paint metal. I used this video to restore my late father's 1977 metal backyard shed. 1. I used Rustoleum Rust Di-solver on the metal and let it sit for 30 minutes. 2. I used 000 steel wool on the metal. 3. I used my husband's power sander to make light work. I first used 120 grade sandpaper and then finished with 220 grade sandpaper. 4. I treated the metal all over with Klean Strip that I picked up from Home Depot for $17.97 per gallon. I used it full strength on the roof, I dissolved one part Klean Strip to 3 parts water on the rest of the shed. Both were put in spray bottles. I then rinsed off the shed with water. 5. There were some holes in the shed, so I used Flex Seal products (tape, paste and spray) to cover up the holes rust and weather did over the years. 6. I then put on two coats of Kilz 3 primer. 7. Finally, I used Sherwin-Williams Weathershield Satin Tintable Latex Exterior Paint + Primer from Lowes. It was $58 per gallon. I am so glad I found this video. I am nowhere near a painter and this helped me bring life to an old shed on my mom's property. She is so thankful. Only thing left is to find some screws that are missing, but that is no biggy. Good luck.
Hi Kim - Glad the video helped you keep the old shed. Now it should last longer than if you bought a new one. Sounds like you did a thorough job. Thanks for the feedback. Tom
I'm 71 and a widow. I have a butane tank that needs cleaning and painting. I need to remove small areas of rust first. I could pay someone with all the equipment but thought about trying myself. I may have to watch your tutorial a few more times.
The US Navy likes a Zinc Chromate primer coat and an oil based topcoat. That combo seems to hold off the rust pretty well in a saltwater environment. I personally have had good luck with the Phosphoric Acid primer paints.
good job i use a air orbital sander which feathers out paint chips .i also use rust converters but I checked out oshpo 605 which im going to give a try.thanks for not wasting our time learning families names and a 5 min flute recital from 1 of your kids. I love doing small jobs around the house and paint the odd car plus vehicle maintenance . always looking for the perfect rust converter and rust protection for vehicle rockers and trouble rust spots on different models.
I also like to clear coat any metal I've spray painted - it makes that paint surface more durable - and cleanable. I've had terrific experience with Rustoleum's 2X (paint and primer) spray paints. And you can easily both paint/prime and clear coat small projects (in warm weather) within an hour. Great video!
Awesome advice. I learned my mistake with not doing the right prep on my bathroom the walls. Tripled my work but learned from it. Will not make the same mistake restoring the metal medicine cabinet thanks to your sensible tips.
I just checked a few of your videos and love how they're done! Subscribed. Wanted to paint a 23 year old metal cupboard. I hope this content will help me. Thumbs up. From Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Ospho and other rust converters (not inhibiter) are fairly expensive. I use it on any metal that has rust, like steel based fencing, etc. I believe the general recommendation is to apply the rust converter for like 24 hours or at least overnight so the chemical can soak in. For this, apply paper towels (or cut strips for small or angular places) soaked with the rust converter. For de-mineralizing my shower faucet controls, I also use paper towel strips, soaked in vinegar, and wrap them around areas with mineral deposits. Overnight or for a few hours. Or use CLR. The minerals deposit will dissolve. With metal rust, Ospho will convert the rust to a paintable oxide of some sort.
Your are correct about the timing for spray paint. Right after “Flashtime” aka once it’s not wet looking is the best time to apply additional coats as it’s sticking to its self in the same form.... then after two hours the bond isn’t very good.... so you gotta wait til it’s fully dry (in essence starting at step one) Thanks for the advice on rust!
Thanks you for the OSPHO tip. Maybe someone mentioned it but, I have had alligatoring if I did sprayed outside of the recoat window stated on Rustoleum. Still held up fine but it puckered right up. Fortunately it was an outdoor sign post and no one gets close enough to see it.
If you have a lot of surface to paint, like a ladder, or metal door, you can use grinder with steel wheel brush, on low speed (needs to have adjustable speed). It strips old paint fast, even multiple layers, putty, concrete, rust and you expose the metal surface again. Also much cheaper than sand paper, as you need lots of paper for large surfaces. Then, if any old paint survived, you can be certain that its stuck very well and you can paint over it with no issue. You need to prime first, though. With sandpaper, unless you repeat on same place multiple times, there may still be some loose paint that still doesn't fall, but it will if you change direction. So not always very reliable. Paint pieces will come off only if something goes under it, forcing it to lift, which is what the steel wire does.
Great tip! Is there such a thing as a steel wheel brush which would fit on my drill? I don't have a grinder. I'm repainting interior metal handrails. I've used the non toxic paint stripper and a scraper to remove layers of paint, plus a wire brush and very fine steel wool. Even after all that I'm concerned that it's not smooth enough and bumps or scratches will show after it's painted. Haaa....long explanation to ask about drill attachments. What's a good metalic paint product which can be applied with a paint brush?
I would NEVER "fix" the rust on a ladder. Not worth it! If the rust is eating away at it, even if you restore it, the integrity is permanently compromised and will not be up to spec of what it was designed for. Not worth your life if you fall off a good-looking restored yet compromised ladder! Just buy a new ladder. It will cost quite a bit to restore it anyway, and isn't worth the risk.
Six years ago or so I found a paperback copy of "The Secret Teachings" in my local Little Free Library. I was just beginning my esoteric studies in earnest and thought it looked interesting. Recently I was at Taschen in Paris and saw the reissued version with the full color plates. I didn't have the 500 euros for it but now bitterly regret not buying it just for the art work. This lecture was fascinating. Thank you so much. I had no idea either that he was murdered.
Oh man - same! how did it turn out throughout time? 6 months ago did mine, just sanding and using rust oleum, brought rust right back out again - so disappointed! I’m going to try ospo now!
@@AlleyPicked my step stool turned out beautiful! You saying the prep makes all the difference really made me work hard on making sure it was prepped correctly. And there was a lot of rust!
If you’re painting something like a wrought iron gate Hammerite Direct to Rust Metal Paint works very well. Just sand off the worst of the rust to get rid of anything loose then paint it on. Lasts for years and very quick.
I'm repairing a steel TV table that is semigloss black with an elaborate floral pattern. Fortunately, no rust overlapped the floral patterns. I sanded the rust off, cleaned the table, masked off the flowers and then applied primer, followed by paint. The black I applied was a fair match, but I can see lines. The floral pattern is too intricate to mask off. I'm debating using some kind of fine abrasive to blend the transition between old and new paint, while retaining the pattern, and following with a clear coat on everything. What do you think about that. Would the fine abrasive feather / blend the black paints together? What kind of abrasive? Thanks for your time.
Great job! Thanks for thé clear explanation🤗 for spraying a silver colour on black object would you advise a white primer or else which one please? Thanks a million !
wood only requires 220 grit as finest. metal you should go to 600 so you don't have sanding marks showing thru the paint. also you need to sand to smooth where you go from paint to no paint. otherwise the lack of good prep will show in the final results as does here.
The middle piece between the doors on my top freezer refrigerator is rusty. Not pitted through, but pretty rusty. Wasn't sure if I should sand/prime/paint, or have it sand blasted, then powder coated.
Hammerite paints on rust. I used it years ago before the price went like Google stock. It's really thick and is primer, undercoat, top coat all in one.
My mom has a decorative metal sign that has faded and rusted. I’ve been trying to find out what materials and methods I can use to refresh and paint a new image so that it can endure outdoor sun/showers/snow - at least for a few years. This seems like great info for setting down a great canvas. Would I be able to paint on top of a white coat like this with other art paint (acrylic or oil) and then successfully seal it with a clear coat? Her previous sign had words and flowers, so spray cans won’t work for the design but I don’t know what would be successful 🤷
I recently used what appears to be that same white Rust-oleum paint and it took several days to dry even though I let it sit in the Summer sun for several hours on the first day. I'm not sure why that was but I painted a few other items over the course of a week with the same results. All items were made of steel.
Vinegar does remove rust too. It does use acetic acid while the neutralizers use phosphoric acid. The vinegar can remove rust while the neutralizers change the rust into iron via a chemical reaction. I personally like the neutralizer since I found it for $15 a gallon at home depot. I think it also works faster.
Very helpful! I'm about to have to repaint our bell out in front of our church here and wanted to figure out the best way to make the job last the longest...you nailed it!
How would you suggest to paint old kitchen metal cabinet, not with much rust but some chipping.keep in mind it was previously painted probably with lead paint
I would first ask you if the paint on the cabinet is mostly in tact. In other words, if you did paint over the paint, would it look bad? If the paint has lots of chipping, you will probably need to remove the paint using a liquid paint stripper.
That second time that they state is crucial to follow, especially rustoleum spray paints. If you add another coat to its surface before the 24 hr window you take that chance that the fresh coating will chemically soften some of the previous coats that’s haven’t cured enough to stay hard and resist the toluene Or xylene in the fresh paint. The wrinkles look like garbage and I’ve found over the years is that rustoleum spray can coatings are the most susceptible to this happening. Krylon I began trying out about 8 years ago and I found that their paints dry quicker in between each coating and I’ve risked messing up my whole project due to not spraying my last coat before the time specifically called out on the krylon directions. I was relieved when I was able to confirm that spraying my last coat late didn’t damage the last coats like I was used to with rustoleum. Rustoleum was in my mind the industry leader and I was happy to see that others outperformed them in multiple steps before that crucial final coats and the most important prepping timelines.
I have all kinds of videos on refinishing and rebuilding furniture and well as painting metal objects. I don't have a complete one on a metal school desk but I'm sure I have covered all the aspects on my channel.
The house i just bought has a metal clothesline posts in the backyard. But theyve been out there for decades and really rusted. But id like to keep them. Would this work for it?
I think it will work. The key is to sand as much rust off as possible. Clean it and then treat the rust with Klean Strip metal prep, then paint it with oil based rustoleum paint. Use the brush on paint from a can, it's thicker and will last longer.
It should be fine. I have heard someone say that after you neutralize the rust, if you don't paint, the rust may come back in a couple weeks. I havent had that happen...just sayin...
I use scratch and brush off the brunt of the rust first and then a apply vinegar or vinegar concentrate (25% acidity) and let it sit to transform the rust. Like with your product it turns the rust into a black sludge, which I wipe off with some paper after an hour or two, and then rinse and dry it. If necessary I repeat. (Is the stuff you use acidic too ?) I heard that although being effective, iron/steel surfaces treated this way are even more subject to adhering rust again and therefore should receive a well made coating.
Rust neutralizer. I tried this rust “inhibitor” primer. I had the metal completely cleaned to shiny bare metal. The rust come through the primer. I’ll try the neutralizer. 👍🏼
Hello what paint would you recommend that is not a spray can? I need to repaint my large metal radiator cover (non working) and i dont want to use spray paint inside. Thank you!!
You can use many types of paint. Depends if it is rusty. Oil based paint might stink a bit. If the radiator doesn't get hot, you can even use house paint. I suggest using a small foam roller. I use them when I paint my doors and they come out great.
How do you get the rough area smoothed out? I have 2 part epoxy. It, vintage metal utility cart on wheels. The bottom shelf has what I call divets, not deep, but I would like to smooth it out
I really appreciate this video, it was so helpful! I know you mentioned waiting until the next day to paint after Ospho, but can the mineral spirits be applied right after the Ospho treatment?
We’ve never used anything like Ospho and the rust came back and bled thru new paint. Give the Ospho time to work. Little patience will PAY OFF in the future. I’m going to give it a try.
I have an old metal kitchen sink/cabinet that is super rusted on the drawers, doors and inside of them. Will this work inside of the drawers? The inside of the sink is also really stained up is there anything I can do for it?
It will work. The key is the preparation. sand off as much rust as possible and get the surface as smooth as possible. Then treat the rust with "Klean Strip metal prep" then prime, then paint. As for the sink, I assume it is made of stainless steel? If so, try scrubbing with a brillo pad. (basically steel wool and soap)
Great video, very helpful but I have one issue not with the video or the tips but with the SPRAY PAINTS. I don't know how many times I have started a project and halfway through or earlier the spray nozzle fails and I have to throw a half a can of paint away. Is this a design defect or just inherit to cans of spray paint? It's incredibly frustrating. I finally decided to invest in an electric sprayer and have not looked back since. All these tips will work with those as well and you won't have the threat of a failing spray can.
I agree! I found that the Rustoleum cans are the worst. I have tried storing the cans upside down, keeping them at good temperatures, cleaning the nozzle when I finish. It's hit or miss. Which is why I but spray paint at estate sales or a flea market unless I have no choice. I am currently working on an electric sprayer review that a vendor gave me. I can't wait to get good at it. Video coming soon. Thanks for sharing your experience. Tom
I have around 40 metal rusted cabinets hinges that I want to spray paint them black and obviously it would be complicated to sand each of them. Can I still apply this method after removing the rust with vinegar? I'm told I have to oil them afterwards?
The best and fastest way to do this is to use a bench grinder fitted with a wire wheel. You can also use a wire wheel in a drill. This should remove most or all of the rust -- you probably wont need to use the vinegar at all if the wire wheel does a good job. You don't want to oil them if you plan to use a water based paint. That will inhibit adhesion.
If the cabinet hinges are loose, you can dip them in a flat container with a rust converter or vinegar. Overnight. I dip my bath faucet aerators in a small container of vinegar to dissolve mineral deposit. 2 hours or more. If the hinges are not loose, but attached, you can try using paper towel strips that are soaked with a rust converter. The paper towel strips surrounds the area with a small amount of the active solution like a rust converted or vinegar. I think it would be less boring and easier than trying to use a wire wheel.
This is the way every UA-cam instructional video should be. Great job. Thanks
No timewasting talking and arm waving😊
I came here to post the same comment 😂
I agree….
Not quite. I mean how long did he wait until removing the rust removal chemicals.
@@YeahNoTellTheTruth Just read the instructions on the products themselves. They can be very different depending on what you are using.
That's a lot of love for an old tampax disposal can !!!
I had to scroll pretty far to find this comment. Used to change a lot of little paper bags while working in a restaurant.
Perfect. Right into the point. Enough talking and very clear. Thank you 🙏🏻
I learned more in these 4 minutes than I have during the last 4 months. Thank you!
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial on how to prep and paint metal. I used this video to restore my late father's 1977 metal backyard shed.
1. I used Rustoleum Rust Di-solver on the metal and let it sit for 30 minutes.
2. I used 000 steel wool on the metal.
3. I used my husband's power sander to make light work. I first used 120 grade sandpaper and then finished with 220 grade sandpaper.
4. I treated the metal all over with Klean Strip that I picked up from Home Depot for $17.97 per gallon. I used it full strength on the roof, I dissolved one part Klean Strip to 3 parts water on the rest of the shed. Both were put in spray bottles. I then rinsed off the shed with water.
5. There were some holes in the shed, so I used Flex Seal products (tape, paste and spray) to cover up the holes rust and weather did over the years.
6. I then put on two coats of Kilz 3 primer.
7. Finally, I used Sherwin-Williams Weathershield Satin Tintable Latex Exterior Paint + Primer from Lowes. It was $58 per gallon.
I am so glad I found this video. I am nowhere near a painter and this helped me bring life to an old shed on my mom's property. She is so thankful. Only thing left is to find some screws that are missing, but that is no biggy. Good luck.
Hi Kim - Glad the video helped you keep the old shed. Now it should last longer than if you bought a new one. Sounds like you did a thorough job. Thanks for the feedback. Tom
Thank you so much for the written detail.
I'm 71 and a widow. I have a butane tank that needs cleaning and painting. I need to remove small areas of rust first. I could pay someone with all the equipment but thought about trying myself. I may have to watch your tutorial a few more times.
The US Navy likes a Zinc Chromate primer coat and an oil based topcoat. That combo seems to hold off the rust pretty well in a saltwater environment. I personally have had good luck with the Phosphoric Acid primer paints.
you are really a great instructor, clear, concise, details and you show all of the products. The best how to video, thanks
Thank you for the kind feedback Judy. I appreciate that. Tom
Haha love how you sound like you're just having a chat with us. Love it
I'm painting some metal hardware on old table legs, this was very concise and helpful!
This was one of the best videos I've seen for rust too. Thank you!
Love this step by step instructional video. I have an old porch glider that belonged to my grandfather I would like to refinish.
good job i use a air orbital sander which feathers out paint chips .i also use rust converters but I checked out oshpo 605 which im going to give a try.thanks for not wasting our time learning families names and a 5 min flute recital from 1 of your kids. I love doing small jobs around the house and paint the odd car plus vehicle maintenance . always looking for the perfect rust converter and rust protection for vehicle rockers and trouble rust spots on different models.
"flute recital" lol -- Thanks for the laugh :-)
I also like to clear coat any metal I've spray painted - it makes that paint surface more durable - and cleanable. I've had terrific experience with Rustoleum's 2X (paint and primer) spray paints. And you can easily both paint/prime and clear coat small projects (in warm weather) within an hour. Great video!
Thanks for the tips!
What kind of clear coat did you use ? And I am brush painting because it’s winter 🥶
@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 , I use Rustoleum 2X Ultra Cover - either gloss or semi-gloss will work great.
Awesome advice. I learned my mistake with not doing the right prep on my bathroom the walls. Tripled my work but learned from it. Will not make the same mistake restoring the metal medicine cabinet thanks to your sensible tips.
I agree clear instructions and straight to the point, I have a bench to restore I am going to use this video 👍
This is right on time! I found a rushed rolling library step stool at an estate store. I'm restoring it myself.👍🏼
Holy moly, what a great show!
Sanding and rust neutralizer to the rescue! Thank you, friend - I know what to do now!
I just checked a few of your videos and love how they're done! Subscribed. Wanted to paint a 23 year old metal cupboard. I hope this content will help me. Thumbs up. From Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Ospho and other rust converters (not inhibiter) are fairly expensive. I use it on any metal that has rust, like steel based fencing, etc. I believe the general recommendation is to apply the rust converter for like 24 hours or at least overnight so the chemical can soak in. For this, apply paper towels (or cut strips for small or angular places) soaked with the rust converter.
For de-mineralizing my shower faucet controls, I also use paper towel strips, soaked in vinegar, and wrap them around areas with mineral deposits. Overnight or for a few hours. Or use CLR. The minerals deposit will dissolve.
With metal rust, Ospho will convert the rust to a paintable oxide of some sort.
Thanks for the tip on taking care of the rust
Thank you!! The transition at the end with the sound matching the closed trashcan lid xD
Your are correct about the timing for spray paint. Right after “Flashtime” aka once it’s not wet looking is the best time to apply additional coats as it’s sticking to its self in the same form.... then after two hours the bond isn’t very good.... so you gotta wait til it’s fully dry (in essence starting at step one)
Thanks for the advice on rust!
I learned something today.
I used Lysol rust and lime bathroom bowl cleaner to remove the rust from a metal bathroom cabinet. I love the video.
excellent. if more videos were this concise I would spend more time here!
Great instructions! Going to paint my small tool shed . Thanks Paint Teacher 👍
Have fun!
Well done! Thanks for putting this together
The step with Ospho is a great tip. Thanks
Agreed...well done...succinct. Cheers from British Columbia.
Thanks you for the OSPHO tip. Maybe someone mentioned it but, I have had alligatoring if I did sprayed outside of the recoat window stated on Rustoleum. Still held up fine but it puckered right up. Fortunately it was an outdoor sign post and no one gets close enough to see it.
If you have a lot of surface to paint, like a ladder, or metal door, you can use grinder with steel wheel brush, on low speed (needs to have adjustable speed). It strips old paint fast, even multiple layers, putty, concrete, rust and you expose the metal surface again. Also much cheaper than sand paper, as you need lots of paper for large surfaces. Then, if any old paint survived, you can be certain that its stuck very well and you can paint over it with no issue. You need to prime first, though.
With sandpaper, unless you repeat on same place multiple times, there may still be some loose paint that still doesn't fall, but it will if you change direction. So not always very reliable. Paint pieces will come off only if something goes under it, forcing it to lift, which is what the steel wire does.
Great tip! Is there such a thing as a steel wheel brush which would fit on my drill? I don't have a grinder. I'm repainting interior metal handrails. I've used the non toxic paint stripper and a scraper to remove layers of paint, plus a wire brush and very fine steel wool. Even after all that I'm concerned that it's not smooth enough and bumps or scratches will show after it's painted. Haaa....long explanation to ask about drill attachments. What's a good metalic paint product which can be applied with a paint brush?
I would NEVER "fix" the rust on a ladder. Not worth it! If the rust is eating away at it, even if you restore it, the integrity is permanently compromised and will not be up to spec of what it was designed for. Not worth your life if you fall off a good-looking restored yet compromised ladder! Just buy a new ladder. It will cost quite a bit to restore it anyway, and isn't worth the risk.
@@asuwish7640yes they make those sold at harbor freight tools
Six years ago or so I found a paperback copy of "The Secret Teachings" in my local Little Free Library. I was just beginning my esoteric studies in earnest and thought it looked interesting. Recently I was at Taschen in Paris and saw the reissued version with the full color plates. I didn't have the 500 euros for it but now bitterly regret not buying it just for the art work. This lecture was fascinating. Thank you so much. I had no idea either that he was murdered.
Full marks . Great concise video . Thanks.
Love the commentary. very nice voice. Sound friendly and knowledgeable! Also great job!
Thanks for the nice feedback! Tom
Perfect for my heater baseboards in the bathroom. Thanks so much.
Oh man - same! how did it turn out throughout time? 6 months ago did mine, just sanding and using rust oleum, brought rust right back out again - so disappointed! I’m going to try ospo now!
Thank you for making this wonderfully helpful video!
Brilliant! Inspired me to tackle my rusted mailbox now
Thank you so much. I am so glad I thought to check out a video before tackling my job! Great information!
Glad it was helpful!
@@AlleyPicked my step stool turned out beautiful! You saying the prep makes all the difference really made me work hard on making sure it was prepped correctly. And there was a lot of rust!
@@sallyburkett-caskinette8723 Good to hear. Now it should look good for a long time.
If you’re painting something like a wrought iron gate Hammerite Direct to Rust Metal Paint works very well. Just sand off the worst of the rust to get rid of anything loose then paint it on. Lasts for years and very quick.
I'm repairing a steel TV table that is semigloss black with an elaborate floral pattern. Fortunately, no rust overlapped the floral patterns. I sanded the rust off, cleaned the table, masked off the flowers and then applied primer, followed by paint. The black I applied was a fair match, but I can see lines. The floral pattern is too intricate to mask off.
I'm debating using some kind of fine abrasive to blend the transition between old and new paint, while retaining the pattern, and following with a clear coat on everything. What do you think about that. Would the fine abrasive feather / blend the black paints together? What kind of abrasive? Thanks for your time.
Great job very thorough. Thanks for the video.😊
Great job! Thanks for thé clear explanation🤗 for spraying a silver colour on black object would you advise a white primer or else which one please? Thanks a million !
wood only requires 220 grit as finest. metal you should go to 600 so you don't have sanding marks showing thru the paint. also you need to sand to smooth where you go from paint to no paint. otherwise the lack of good prep will show in the final results as does here.
Straight to the point, love it
Wow, outstanding, professional video! Loved it:)
Thank you for the feedback, Tom
The middle piece between the doors on my top freezer refrigerator is rusty. Not pitted through, but pretty rusty. Wasn't sure if I should sand/prime/paint, or have it sand blasted, then powder coated.
Great tip for a project that im doing right now man, appreciate it!!!! It will help me a lot.
Hoping to refurb my metal patio set using these instructions. Thank you!!
Nicely done. Thanks
Thank you for sharing the quick tips for removing rust and having a lasting impact.
You are welcome!
I am going to try this on my metal utility trailer!
Thanks for sharing.
Hammerite paints on rust. I used it years ago before the price went like Google stock. It's really thick and is primer, undercoat, top coat all in one.
Excellent video, thanks. No waffle.
My mom has a decorative metal sign that has faded and rusted. I’ve been trying to find out what materials and methods I can use to refresh and paint a new image so that it can endure outdoor sun/showers/snow - at least for a few years. This seems like great info for setting down a great canvas. Would I be able to paint on top of a white coat like this with other art paint (acrylic or oil) and then successfully seal it with a clear coat? Her previous sign had words and flowers, so spray cans won’t work for the design but I don’t know what would be successful 🤷
I recently used what appears to be that same white Rust-oleum paint and it took several days to dry even though I let it sit in the Summer sun for several hours on the first day. I'm not sure why that was but I painted a few other items over the course of a week with the same results. All items were made of steel.
Thank you so much for this!
Good wee Tom with plenty of good advice. Cheers mate.
My whole kitchen in my new apartment has rusty metal cabinets so this is very helpful!
Would this method work on a rusty vehicle, minus the spray paint cans?
Well done, thank you for this video. Good info!
Thanks for the vid. I had not heard of rust neutralizers before. Looked up homemade recipes. White vinegar apparently does the job.
Vinegar does remove rust too. It does use acetic acid while the neutralizers use phosphoric acid. The vinegar can remove rust while the neutralizers change the rust into iron via a chemical reaction. I personally like the neutralizer since I found it for $15 a gallon at home depot. I think it also works faster.
After I use the mineral spirits, it is OK to it? That won’t mess with the primer.
Thank you for the very informative video.
Very helpful! I'm about to have to repaint our bell out in front of our church here and wanted to figure out the best way to make the job last the longest...you nailed it!
Glad to help. Keep the Church looking good 😁
Thanks for the video. It will help me in restoring my metal chest. I have a photo unfortunately I don't know if I can include it
Rustoleum products fall short in the rust inhibiting area. Trying Ospho next time I encounter rust. Thanks.
Home depot sells a "Klean Strip" product that does the same as Ospho but is much cheaper.
Great tips! Perfect for DIY projects at home.
Thank you so much. Now I know what to do with my bedside lamps that started rusting on the base.
How would you suggest to paint old kitchen metal cabinet, not with much rust but some chipping.keep in mind it was previously painted probably with lead paint
I would first ask you if the paint on the cabinet is mostly in tact. In other words, if you did paint over the paint, would it look bad? If the paint has lots of chipping, you will probably need to remove the paint using a liquid paint stripper.
Thank you for sharing this information, much appreciated
Spot putty also comes in handy to get the smoothest finish...
Great video & instructions. Thank you.
Appreciate all the information, thank you!
That second time that they state is crucial to follow, especially rustoleum spray paints. If you add another coat to its surface before the 24 hr window you take that chance that the fresh coating will chemically soften some of the previous coats that’s haven’t cured enough to stay hard and resist the toluene
Or xylene in the fresh paint. The wrinkles look like garbage and I’ve found over the years is that rustoleum spray can coatings are the most susceptible to this happening. Krylon I began trying out about 8 years ago and I found that their paints dry quicker in between each coating and I’ve risked messing up my whole project due to not spraying my last coat before the time specifically called out on the krylon directions. I was relieved when I was able to confirm that spraying my last coat late didn’t damage the last coats like I was used to with rustoleum. Rustoleum was in my mind the industry leader and I was happy to see that others outperformed them in multiple steps before that crucial final coats and the most important prepping timelines.
Perfect how-to video!
Glad you think so! Thanks.
I have a old school metal desk that I just got for free and it needs alittle tlc do you have any vids on how to clean it up and repaint etc
I have all kinds of videos on refinishing and rebuilding furniture and well as painting metal objects. I don't have a complete one on a metal school desk but I'm sure I have covered all the aspects on my channel.
The house i just bought has a metal clothesline posts in the backyard. But theyve been out there for decades and really rusted. But id like to keep them. Would this work for it?
I think it will work. The key is to sand as much rust off as possible. Clean it and then treat the rust with Klean Strip metal prep, then paint it with oil based rustoleum paint. Use the brush on paint from a can, it's thicker and will last longer.
A very well done instructional video!
Kinda looked cool with black rust marks 😄
Can the ospho be use to neutalize the interior of the cabinet that has corrosion but will not be paint?
It should be fine. I have heard someone say that after you neutralize the rust, if you don't paint, the rust may come back in a couple weeks. I havent had that happen...just sayin...
I use scratch and brush off the brunt of the rust first and then a apply vinegar or vinegar concentrate (25% acidity) and let it sit to transform the rust. Like with your product it turns the rust into a black sludge, which I wipe off with some paper after an hour or two, and then rinse and dry it. If necessary I repeat. (Is the stuff you use acidic too ?)
I heard that although being effective, iron/steel surfaces treated this way are even more subject to adhering rust again and therefore should receive a well made coating.
Thank you. Simple work good info.
Excellent video with tips
Rust neutralizer. I tried this rust “inhibitor” primer. I had the metal completely cleaned to shiny bare metal. The rust come through the primer. I’ll try the neutralizer. 👍🏼
inhibitor haha...yea, I don't trust that.
Please please include a list of the products used below video for easy reference. Otherwise great video! Ty
Yes, what is the rust converter product called? Where do you get it?
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Very informative thanks 🙏
Hello what paint would you recommend that is not a spray can? I need to repaint my large metal radiator cover (non working) and i dont want to use spray paint inside. Thank you!!
You can use many types of paint. Depends if it is rusty. Oil based paint might stink a bit. If the radiator doesn't get hot, you can even use house paint. I suggest using a small foam roller. I use them when I paint my doors and they come out great.
Any advice on what you would use or do differently for re-painting an old stove with minor rust?
Not a lot different. You still need treat the rust by either sanding it off or using a product like I used in the video.
How do you get the rough area smoothed out?
I have 2 part epoxy. It, vintage metal utility cart on wheels.
The bottom shelf has what I call divets, not deep, but I would like to smooth it out
You can try to sand the divots as smooth as possible. Other than that I'm not sure what else you can do.
🌺Already tested the Rust-Oleum on outside metal slider benches. Rusted through in a couple of months. 😢
Did you try using Ospho or Klean strip metal prep before painting?
before we paint,how to straighten out the past dents?
Thank you for the great info!!!
Which paint thinner you specifically used ? They have so many options at Lowe’s
Anything that says "paint thinner" or "mineral spirits"
I really appreciate this video, it was so helpful! I know you mentioned waiting until the next day to paint after Ospho, but can the mineral spirits be applied right after the Ospho treatment?
I like to wait for the ospho to take effect. You dont want to dilute it with mineral spirits.
We’ve never used anything like Ospho and the rust came back and bled thru new paint. Give the Ospho time to work. Little patience will PAY OFF in the future. I’m going to give it a try.
Use a thinner before paint? Wouldn't that make the paint tougher to work with?
Nope. It cleans the surface. just let it dry. Most aerosol cans have paint thinner in them anyway in order to spray it through a tiny nozzle.
I have an old metal kitchen sink/cabinet that is super rusted on the drawers, doors and inside of them. Will this work inside of the drawers? The inside of the sink is also really stained up is there anything I can do for it?
It will work. The key is the preparation. sand off as much rust as possible and get the surface as smooth as possible. Then treat the rust with "Klean Strip metal prep" then prime, then paint. As for the sink, I assume it is made of stainless steel? If so, try scrubbing with a brillo pad. (basically steel wool and soap)
At my age I can barely see the instructions, would like to see larger print
I had to get a magnifying glass myself 😊
Great video, very helpful but I have one issue not with the video or the tips but with the SPRAY PAINTS. I don't know how many times I have started a project and halfway through or earlier the spray nozzle fails and I have to throw a half a can of paint away. Is this a design defect or just inherit to cans of spray paint? It's incredibly frustrating. I finally decided to invest in an electric sprayer and have not looked back since. All these tips will work with those as well and you won't have the threat of a failing spray can.
I agree! I found that the Rustoleum cans are the worst. I have tried storing the cans upside down, keeping them at good temperatures, cleaning the nozzle when I finish. It's hit or miss. Which is why I but spray paint at estate sales or a flea market unless I have no choice. I am currently working on an electric sprayer review that a vendor gave me. I can't wait to get good at it. Video coming soon. Thanks for sharing your experience. Tom
I have around 40 metal rusted cabinets hinges that I want to spray paint them black and obviously it would be complicated to sand each of them. Can I still apply this method after removing the rust with vinegar? I'm told I have to oil them afterwards?
The best and fastest way to do this is to use a bench grinder fitted with a wire wheel. You can also use a wire wheel in a drill. This should remove most or all of the rust -- you probably wont need to use the vinegar at all if the wire wheel does a good job. You don't want to oil them if you plan to use a water based paint. That will inhibit adhesion.
If the cabinet hinges are loose, you can dip them in a flat container with a rust converter or vinegar. Overnight. I dip my bath faucet aerators in a small container of vinegar to dissolve mineral deposit. 2 hours or more. If the hinges are not loose, but attached, you can try using paper towel strips that are soaked with a rust converter. The paper towel strips surrounds the area with a small amount of the active solution like a rust converted or vinegar. I think it would be less boring and easier than trying to use a wire wheel.