Metal Rolling Cart Makeover
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$25.00
2 Days
Easy
Hello, there!
Remember those metal carts your teacher would roll into class when it was movie / projector time? Well, while browsing on Craisglist I was fortunate to find a metal rolling cart for $15.00. However, it was not until after my purchase that I found out that the prices of these carts can range from $90.00 to $200.00! That's crazy!
The cart I found on Craigslist is called a Pix Mobile. The cart was in good condition, but it was very dirty and had some rust. Nothing that a deep cleaning, Rustoleum anti-rust primer, Dupli Color and love, can't fix. ;) And because the cart will be located in the garage, I decided to spray paint the cart with Valspar's La Fonda Mirage to match the garage entry (mudroom) door.
Remember those metal carts your teacher would roll into class when it was movie / projector time? Well, while browsing on Craisglist I was fortunate to find a metal rolling cart for $15.00. However, it was not until after my purchase that I found out that the prices of these carts can range from $90.00 to $200.00! That's crazy!
The cart I found on Craigslist is called a Pix Mobile. The cart was in good condition, but it was very dirty and had some rust. Nothing that a deep cleaning, Rustoleum anti-rust primer, Dupli Color and love, can't fix. ;) And because the cart will be located in the garage, I decided to spray paint the cart with Valspar's La Fonda Mirage to match the garage entry (mudroom) door.
Before and after of metal rolling cart.
I used Rustoleum anti-rust primer for the cart.
Dirty rubber mat on top of cart, rust, and the Pix Mobile label.
Even though I scrubbed the rubber mat, it was still dull and dingy looking. I used Dupli Color spray paint (for vinyl and fabric) to bring new life to the rubber mat. The mat looks almost brand new.
Metal rolling cart (Pix Mobile) after makeover.
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WOW! What an amazing difference! You did a terrific job! Also I would like to tell you thanks for making me aware of the Dupli Color spray paint for vinyl and fabric. I did not know that such a thing existed and now I have to find out where I can get some.
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What brand and color paint did you use for the cart?
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Hi, Angela. The spray paint I bought at Lowes. It is the Valspar brand and the color is called La Fonda Mirage. :) @
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