by Stacey
How can I refurbish old trunks that have rusted metal on them?
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Looking to refurbish two old trucks w lots of old rushed metal on them
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Here is a video that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fQLu7Dcrrg
Hi Stacey, here's another article that may help you as well.
https://www.brettunsvillage.com/trunks/howto/rust/
When I fixed up my steamer trunk, I scraped out the old lining to get rid of smells that nothing would fix. I scrubbed the whole thing inside and out and dried everything in the sun. I painted the wood with sealer, lined the drawers with mod podge and fabric. The outside was sanded and scrubbed to remove any rust. The outside was metal, so I used Rustoleum products. The metal hardware I used a metallic paint. You can buy replacement hinges and leather handles from several online companies by googling antique trunk replacement parts. Most are very helpful.
These suggestions might help: https://antiquetrunksandchests.com/how-to-restore-an-antique-trunk/
Do you have a picture of the trunks?