Asked on Nov 17, 2015
Ideas for an old tailgate
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AKP
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After picking up an old tailgate off the side of the road, I am trying to decide what to do with it. It is old, a little rusty and has some dents. I have seen them made into benches. Any ideas? What kind of paint to use, just spray paint? How to remove the dents? SHOULD the dents be removed? Any ideas/suggestions are appreciated. I don't have a lot of free time and I refuse to put a lot of money into it. Not into contemporary anything. It is a Chevrolet, which may cause heated controversy, but I want to keep that part!
14 answers
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Great wall hanging for a man cave or game room or outdoor kitchen. I'd hang it in my garage/party room.
Lagree Wyndham
on Nov 17, 2015
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If you have a deck...just hang it from bungee cords...and hang birdfeeders from the bottom...just 'hose-wash'....keep the 'natural' dents & scratches....great find !!!
UpState
on Nov 17, 2015
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how about a bench...pinterest has several different ideas
Tracy Hudson
on Nov 17, 2015
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It sounds like an amazing piece. I would leave the dents and rust alone as it will add more interest to the finished product.There are many options for you to choose,bench, coffee table, out-door art. Before you paint the piece make sure it is totally clean then spray paint it with rust-ol-elum.
Janet Pizaro
on Nov 17, 2015
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Not an answer, just wanted to add the photo. Missed that the first time around. So I got out on the busy highway during rush hour during a driving rain and lugged this thing into the minivan. That, my friend, is dedication to DIY decor.
AKP
on Nov 17, 2015
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I saw one that was mounted on a wall in such a way that it was used a drop-down desk. When folded up you could see the Chevy logo.
SallyDavis on Nov 18, 2015
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Love the tailgate. Someone's loss is your gain. Can't believe it was a throwaway. Don't paint, just clean and seal no matter how you use it.
Suzanne Lee
on Nov 18, 2015
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Gathered several great ideas, number one being don't paint it!
AKP
on Nov 18, 2015
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A friend said her dad made a rustic bench and used the tailgate to make the back of the bench. Clever!
Cbm2022105
on Nov 18, 2015
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I would clean it, seal it and use as a headboard for a boy or car lover, or almost anyone who likes things different.
Penny
on Nov 18, 2015
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How does one clean out the bugs & oil & dirt from the inside of the gate - especially if it's going to be brought into the hose ? ? (No doubt there's some of that stuff festering inside of it )
UpState
on Nov 19, 2015
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You could take it to a mechanic and have it steam cleaned for about 10.00 (canadian) it should look real clean after that, or spray with bug spray and wait a couple of hours and then scrub with a good degreaser.
Penny
on Nov 20, 2015
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Point taken...good luck with your choice of keeping it outside !!! (could harbor many mysteries inside the gate that you or your family simply may not want inside your home)
UpState
on Nov 21, 2015
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You're welcome!
Penny
on Nov 21, 2015
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