How to Remove Rust From Old Metal Lawn Furniture

Old metal lawn furniture adds a certain element of charm to a patio, deck or lawn. Some metal furniture is even used indoors. Rust is very noticeable on some kinds of metal such as iron, but other metals form rust as well. Removing the rust from the metal furniture and repairing it to prevent future rust is an easy home project. Once completed your rusted metal lawn furniture will look almost as good as new.

Wire brush
Rust remover
Rust-inhibiting primer for metals
Paint brush
Rubber gloves

Instructions

- 1
  Scrape off the surface rust with a wire brush. Scrub down to the bare metal. Home improvement centers sell wire brushes.
- 2
  Put on rubber gloves as protection. Make certain you have plenty of ventilation if you are cleaning the furniture indoors such as in a basement or garage.
- 3
  Apply a commercial rust remover with a steel wool pad. Leave the remover on the rusted areas of the furniture for around 10 minutes or however long the label instructs you to leave it on.
- 4
  Scrub the rusted areas of the furniture with a steel wool pad. Rust removers are very good at dissolving rust because of their strong acids.
- 5
  Apply a rust-inhibiting primer to the formerly rusted areas with a paint brush. Be certain that the primer is suitable for metal. Let dry. Apply a second coat to the metal furniture if the label suggests that you do. The primer will stop further rust formation on your metal lawn furniture.

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