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Preparing Old Metal for Painting

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Painting on metal can be fun and rewarding. You can find many objects at flea markets, backyard sales and ebay making these one of kind objects once you add your painting. But they do take a bit of prepartion before painting to give them longevity and durability.

1.Old metal may have an accumulation of dirt, rust and grease that must be removed before painting. I use a kitchen scrubby or wire brush- water can add to the rusting process so avoid using it if possible. If you do wash the item be sure to let it dry for at least 24 hours. Rust can never be completely removed but remove as much as possible

2.Wipe the entire piece with mineral spirits- this will remove any greasy residue and prepare the piece for priming

3. When painting the entire piece mask off or remove pieces you do not wished painted. Spray with a matte finished Rustoleum . Be sure to use a matte finish a shiny surface is hard to paint on. Apply two or three coats of spray (thin coats do not run or drip as much). Allow the piece to dry thoroughly between coats

4. If you wish to paint only an area on your piece trace the silhouette on and then apply a brush on matte Rustoleum paint in light coats letting it dry completely

5.Now your ready to paint your project !

6. The end piece should be sealed with a water base varnish brushed on or a spray on such as Krylon

~Debbie - Two Old Crows

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