How to Rubber Coat a Steel Rod

Steel rods by nature are very strong but they are still susceptible to the weather. Steel that is exposed to wind and rain for extended periods of time will rust and corrode. If you have steel rods intended for outdoor use it is a good idea to rustproof them. One way to do this is with a rubber coating. The rubber protects the steel from the elements and also gives it a soft texture.

Tarp
Clean rags
Sandpaper
Wire brush
Rubberized paint
Paint brush

Instructions

- 1
  Lay a painters tarp or newspaper to protect the ground in the area where you are going to paint.
- 2
  Wipe the steel rods down to make sure there is no dirt or grease on them. Use sandpaper or a wire brush to remove any flaking rust.
- 3
  Buy rubberized paint at your local hardware store. If you only have a few, short rods to paint, buy it in an aerosol spray can. If you have many to paint, buy the paint in buckets. Spray the rods evenly, one at a time or paint them with the brush. Make sure the entire rod is covered. Let the paint drive for 12 hours.
- 4
  Apply a second coat. Keep applying coats until the desired thickness is reached.

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