Asked on Feb 17, 2015
Rusted metal
by Julie
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I was just given an outside, glass top, metal legged table. The legs are very rusted and have even started disintegrating. Can they be saved? The glass is perfect!
11 answers
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Clean them up and paint on a rust converter product. Ask at the hardware store. Make sure you get the product into every nook and cranny. It will seal the rust and prevent it getting any worse and then you can paint it with a rust primer and rust appropriate paint. In Australia we have Killrust steps 1, 2 and 3 and they do a rust converter product and we also have a brand called Feronite. It is very watery and you paint it on with a bristle brush, ensure you cover every bit and then it dries to a blue black colour and converts the rust to a paintable surface that won't rust further. If there are flakes of rust after you clean it that won't come off, the converter should assist in ensuring these flakes don't come off when you paint and ruin your paint job. Hope this helps.
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Carole
on Feb 17, 2015
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You will definitely, need to fill the holes especially if you plan to put it back outside.I have herd of using bondo,I just took down a steel pergola because the rust from water and salty water destroyed it even though I scraped off the rust,primed it with metal primer and repainted with paint for metal,the last three years.I f you decide to keep it our doors during the winter seasons,I would wrap it in plastic until the weather is not so harsh.Make sure you use the right paint for metal.
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Funnygirl
on Feb 17, 2015
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I would just stop the rust from furthering-and leave it as is. No fill ins; as it now has character.
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Cra836385
on Feb 17, 2015
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Rust Olean not sure about spelling, primer and paint. Ask about rubber floor things for legs. They sell them for chairs but might fit your legs.
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Carole Alden
on Feb 17, 2015
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Remove the glass, use some steel wool to sand the rust spots and then use Rust Olean spray paint primer (as listed above) and paint. I would not fill the holes - I would leave as is with the character of an outdoor table. Have fun with it and paint it a fun color too!
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Cindy Hagemann
on Feb 17, 2015
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If you want to patch the hole you could use JB Weld. It's found in the automotive section of various stores. It's a 2-part epoxy type of solid filler like bondo.
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Kelly S
on Feb 18, 2015
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To extend the life, I'd suggest filling the holes. If you want some character to it maybe rough the patched areas. Then definitely use a paint for metal. I love Rust-o-leum.
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Virginia R
on Feb 18, 2015
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You all are great! Thanks for all the tips!
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Julie
on Feb 18, 2015
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I have had metal pieces similar to that. I have taken it to a metal fabricating shop and had them put it in the fire to clean off any rust and old stuff. Then I have had them paint it with powder coat. They bake it on at a really high temperature. It lasts a really long time and it looks great. The white chair in the picture is an example of one thing I've had powder coated.
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Bobbie-A Vision To Remember
on Feb 19, 2015
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If something ever happens to the glass, try using it as a plant stand by removing the glass and putting a large pot in the rim
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Oliver Teske
on Feb 19, 2015
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Rust-Oleum is a maker of protective paints and coatings for home and industry use. It was founded in 1921 by Robert Fergusson after he noticed that raw fish oil spilled on rusty metal decks stopped corrosion from spreading. Wikipedia
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Bellazaar Bellazaar
on Feb 19, 2015
Carole
on Feb 17, 2015
Funnygirl
on Feb 17, 2015
Cra836385
on Feb 17, 2015
Carole Alden
on Feb 17, 2015
Cindy Hagemann
on Feb 17, 2015
Kelly S
on Feb 18, 2015
Virginia R
on Feb 18, 2015
Julie
on Feb 18, 2015
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