When metal rusts, you'll find loose iron oxide flakes on the surface. The first thing you need to do is remove these, and it's usually fairly easy. Start by brushing off the flakes with a wire brush.

Q: What can you tell me about painting rusty metal? I want a fast-and-easy method to repaint an assortment of things in my garage and shed. Do you have to remove all the rust before you paint? Are ...

Q.Painting some rusty steel is on my to-do list. Does anti-rust paint really work? I haven't had much luck in the past. Any tips you can share would be greatly appreciated. A. I’ve got lots of ...

Let’s start off by being clear: this is a two step tutorial. The first step is to mix pigments with a medium. And no, they’re not hard to find special products from the other side of the planet.

Q: I have a metal patio set that I bought about 20 years ago. It is rusting, and the paint is coming off, but it’s in good condition otherwise. Can it be sanded and repainted, preferably by a ...

Did you see in the recent news the catastrophic gas explosion that killed nine people on the island of Jersey in the English Channel? It’s early in the investigation, and the experts may not ever be ...