Here’s a quick tip on how to rust proof metal!
For Mother’s Day my family bought me a small chiminea for our patio. When we got it home I noticed that the metal pieces at the top were rusting a bit as it was sitting outside at our local nursery. After a few quick steps, I was able to take care of the rust and rust proof it so that it would last much longer.
What You Will Need
- Rust proofing metal spray paint
- Fine grit sand paper
I went ahead and removed my metal pieces from the chiminea and in the garage I took my sand paper and started to gently sand the metal to get the current rust off of the metal. If I couldn’t get it all off, I just sanded it down to where any pieces that were sticking out were nice and smooth.
Once that was done, I took my spray paint that was made to cover metal and is good for either in door or outdoor, and started to spray. I sprayed the metal in short bursts to control the amount of spray paint that went on to the metal so I wouldn’t make the paint run. I then left it to dry for about 30 minutes and came back to check on the coverage. Spraying again the areas that needed it. I then left that to try as well and once it was finished, I placed it back on the chiminea.
Good Tip: If you are using this in an area where it might get very hot, like a chiminea, I suggest getting a high heat spray paint that can withstand the heat from the fire. It shouldn’t cost more than $10ish dollars at your local hardware or big box store.
After everything dried, I loved the overall look and really enjoyed the chiminea once it was all complete! The total cost was around $10 and would have cost much more if I tried to replace the metal, if I could have been able to find a replacement at all.
Hope you enjoyed this quick tip! Stay tuned for a short video showing you all of the steps and feel free to comment to let me know your experiences in DIY rust proofing!
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