I moved into a previously owned house that has many decorative wrought
iron items, including a swinging entry gate. As expected, many have
rust.

Given the numerous "nooks and crannies", how does one prepare those
surfaces for spray painting. Sanding and steel wool will be an
improvement, but I am sure rust will remain. Is there a coating, to
be applied on the rusted surfaces?

Most appreciative, for any guidance!

On Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 2:33:27 PM UTC-4, Dave C wrote:
I moved into a previously owned house that has many decorative wrought
iron items, including a swinging entry gate. As expected, many have
rust.

Given the numerous "nooks and crannies", how does one prepare those
surfaces for spray painting. Sanding and steel wool will be an
improvement, but I am sure rust will remain. Is there a coating, to
be applied on the rusted surfaces?

Most appreciative, for any guidance!

A few options can be found he

http://www.oldhouseonline.com/how-to-remove-rust/

On Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:33:21 -0400, Dave C wrote:

I moved into a previously owned house that has many decorative wrought
iron items, including a swinging entry gate. As expected, many have
rust.

Given the numerous "nooks and crannies", how does one prepare those
surfaces for spray painting. Sanding and steel wool will be an
improvement, but I am sure rust will remain. Is there a coating, to
be applied on the rusted surfaces?


Yes.

Most appreciative, for any guidance!

Check out Loctite Extend Rust Neutralizer Spray. Also comes in brush
on method.

Note: If brush on, pour into a separate container so you don't
contaminate the entire container by dipping the brush in/out of it.

Once rust is neutralized, do not scuff or break the coating. Just
paint it. Follow directions.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-10-25-oz-Extend-Rust-Neutralizer-Spray-633877/100371820

https://tinyurl.com/z3wfkdm

Great product -- used it on auto bodies, etc.. Auto supply stores
will also have it.

On Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:33:21 -0400, Dave C wrote:

I moved into a previously owned house that has many decorative wrought
iron items, including a swinging entry gate. As expected, many have
rust.

Given the numerous "nooks and crannies", how does one prepare those
surfaces for spray painting. Sanding and steel wool will be an
improvement, but I am sure rust will remain. Is there a coating, to
be applied on the rusted surfaces?

Most appreciative, for any guidance!

If these are not to cumbersome to remove, take them to a sand blaster
and have them blasted. Then shoot on a coat or 2 of primer and a
couple coats of paint. That should last you a decade.
They are a lot easier to paint if you have them loose too.