Painting Over Rust Spots

By munir (Guest Post)

I need the solution (painting over rust surface) Please check it & reply as soon as possible. email me munir AT mammut.ae.
Is this type of paint available in Bangladesh? Pls help me.

By

RDLaure

First use WD-40 - this should dissolve the rust. Use a wire brush to remove any stubborn spots. After it is dry, re-paint w/Rustoleum. That should do it! Good luck.

By Diane (Guest Post)

When you sprayed it last time did you just spray it, or did you us a wire brush on it first? Using something on it to remove the badly oxidized rust first is very important before covering up. I usually use a wire wheel brush on a electric drill before using the Rustoleom paint. This removes the old rust first. Using the primer that someone else mentioned is also a good idea.Make sure you use goggles to protect your eyes.

By rustyreks (Guest Post)

i am of the opinion if rust is present it really needs to removed as the first person has said if you are seeing some evidece of rust ie bubbling paint you can guarantee there is more by treating the small spot you will just be treating another spot next year.Best way is to have the doors sandblasted even rust kill paints have a max life of 5 years.If you sandblast and then prime and paint you will probably not have to do it again..

By

cookwie

If you have rust showing up, it's also where you don't see it. I don't know what you need to do about further prevention, but consider the doors to be 'infected' and find out what else you can do.

By barry rucker (Guest Post)

you need rustoleum's rusty metal primer, available in a spray can, about $4.00. Home Depot sells this.