How To Paint Rusted Metal Chairs. Be sure to work in any tight corners or decoration. Apply a light coat of paint to the furniture using smooth and steady side to side sweeps.
Be sure to work in any tight corners or decoration. Paint can t bond to rust so you ll need to start by restoring the surface. When we found this old chair it looked like it had been left out in the rain for decades.
Shake a can of rust inhibiting metal paint for the full amount of time indicated on the can.
Apply a firm amount of pressure as you scrub the chair with the brush. Just get rid of that rust and brighten it up with a fresh coat of outdoor paint. That s great for a long lasting finish but it makes rust and paint removal a difficult chore when it comes time to refinish the furniture. Elbow grease will do the trick for lightly rusted metal but tougher jobs may require a power sander or chemicals.