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QuestionCan you spray paint the furniture? And do you need to use the rust protector if there is no rust?Community AnswerYou can spray paint the furniture. You don't need to use the rust protector if there is no rust.
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QuestionThe paint on my black wrought iron patio chair arms is flaking off, with white residue underneath. What is happening?Community AnswerI suspect the base metal is coated with zinc (galvanized), then painted. I would scrape and sand loose paint, and repaint.
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QuestionIs flat or semi gloss better for covering old paint on cast iron furniture?Community AnswerEither will work, but glossier paint will shed water better in the future.
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QuestionDo I still need to put a primer on wrought iron if I prepare it with a steel brush and sand paper and I'm using an exterior grade enamel paint with DTM?Danielle HusbandCommunity AnswerDTM paint is formulated for use on metal that's not primed, so it's okay to use it on unprimed wrought iron. However, it's typically best to use a primer even if you've prepared the wrought iron well. Primer helps the paint stick to the wrought iron, creates an even surface, and extends the life of your paint job.
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QuestionDo you have to sand it all the way down to the silver part?Danielle HusbandCommunity AnswerWhile it's typically not necessary to sand away all of the old paint, make sure that you sand off paint that is damaged or peeling. Then, sand down the paint that it difficult to remove so that the surface is as even as possible.
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QuestionI want to paint a double bed made out of wrought iron with a silver design in between. How do I protect this design while applying spray paint on rest of the bed?Community AnswerUse painter's tape to cover anything you don't want painted. Then paint. And when finished painting, remove the painter's tape.
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