How to neutralize rust on a clothes line before repainting?
by Annetty
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It is an old, rusted steel outdoor clothes line and I want to spray something on the rust before painting
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It is not cost effective to spray paint a clothes line. Most of the paint will be wasted before it adheres to the metal. Besides, the abrasion caused by the pullies will soon wear off the new paint.
The best solution is to replace the old rusted line with a new one.
Rustoleum products are made to cover rusted areas. Use the primer then the paint, get any loose pieces of rust off b/4 you paint. Some rust is needed for the paint to work right
A new clothesline might be well worth the investment compared to the money and time you will spend trying to renew this one. Amazon has a HD steel cable clothesline for 16.99 for 200'
Strata 200' Silver Clothesline - Super Heavy Duty Galvanized Steel Cable, PVC Coasting
I will not buy new.i will sand down,then rustproof.then paint.its become a planter
Thank you for your views.