How to paint a rusting wrought iron birdbath
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Janet Pizaro on Apr 19, 2016You can purchase rustoleums 2x color spray paint for metal. I have used it many of times and it covered the rust.Helpful Reply
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Leslie on Apr 20, 2016Karen rust does not go away if you just paint over it. It will continue to eat at the metal. That is why car restorers sand down to bare metal before painting. If your husband has tools and he has either a disk grinder or a drill you can get wire brushes and attach to the tool. Ask for help if you need to at HD or Lowes. Wire brush the birdbath till all the rust is off of it and it looks clean. Make sure before you paint to clean the birdbath from all the grit. Use paint that is a match for the job. If the bath is now clean the 2x may work. You can also ask for help on this part too. Paint or mosaic the inside and or the outside of the bowl. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Ray Phillips on Apr 20, 2016If nothing else works, find someone in your area that can sandblast it. That will take all the rust off. them you can paint it with automobile paint or tile it. Hopes this helps and now you have a great and wonderful day.Helpful Reply
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Johnchip on Apr 20, 2016If it is real nice, sandblasting is the answer for sure. (You might check around to see if you can rent one, other easy to operate)If your want to DIY, wire brush and think biceps workout.Helpful Reply
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Bruce on Apr 20, 2016Wire brush or sand blast to remove rusting. Paint with rust inhibiting spray paint - probably available from Rustoleum and or at auto parts stores. Then a couple of coats of paint should work. A few extra coats in the bowl because of the water. Or put a sundial in/over the bowl. Bruce - CTHelpful Reply
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Melbrooks on Apr 20, 2016I have a metal windmill in my yard that had some rust on it. I tried Rust-oleum Rust Reformer- it says it "instantly converts rust to a protected paint able surface" It goes on to say that it bonds with rust and transforms it to a non-rusting surface and prevents future rust. I just used it this past month, so I can't give testimony for it, but it may be just what you need, or at least worth a try!Helpful Reply
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Melbrooks on Apr 20, 2016Also, you might consider using boat paint on it. Like pool paint, it's meant to be in constant contact with water, but may be available in better colors and smaller sizes than pool paint!Helpful Reply
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