Rusted iron urn
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jan 21, 2015Prepping the piece is dependent upon how nooks and crannies it has. If its simple a wire brush and elbow grease should do it. If its more complicated you can purchase soft wire brush attachments that can be used on a drill. These cup brushes come in fine, or course textures. Use the soft or fine ones. Wear eye protection as the wires do break off. In no time it will be ready for a fresh coat of paint.Helpful Reply
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Victoria on Jan 21, 2015Another way to remove rust is to make a paste mixture of vinegar and cream of tarter.Helpful Reply
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Nancy Tsares on Jan 21, 2015Try using Coke. Spread it on with a sponge, let it sit a few minutes, wipe it off. It works on other metals.Helpful Reply
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Terrie Neudorf on Jan 21, 2015Don't use coke , it eats right through . Use a metal scraper that looks like a scrub brush . Gently . Then you prime with rust proof primer and paint with outdoor rust proof paint . I love rustolium products .Helpful Reply
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Pamela Langone on Jan 21, 2015Id try coke. But if the 2 easy ways don't work then take a wire brush and hit it then paint with some rustolium paintHelpful Reply
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Kitblu on Jan 21, 2015Coarse salt is used to clean cast iron pans; should work on your urn. Rub it in with a plastic brush. You might also finish the same way as the pan by coating it with oil and heating in the oven - open side down.Helpful Reply
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Bobbie Bushey on Jan 21, 2015I used to take rust off my driveway with Avon's Skin-So-Soft, but never tried it on steel or metal of any kind. Worth a try. Whatever you use that works, put some sort of sealer on though. I used to paint old saw blades and after sanding off all the rust, if I didn't first seal them, the rust would come through the paint in a short time.Helpful Reply
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Debi McCoy on Jan 26, 2015go to Lowe's or Home Depot and get Naval Jelly!!! Be sure to use it outside and wear gloves and keep your feet covered. If it gets on you be sure to wash it off immediately. But it does work!Helpful Reply
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