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  1. Lenny Blue
    July 3, 2024

    Not only did I redo mine, its just like yours!
    Can I send you my picture?

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  2. Joseph Davis
    May 13, 2019

    Very cool, I did not know what could be done that way. Really are good tips to save and leave beautiful antique furniture. Thank you

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    • Kara Cook
      May 15, 2019

      So glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!

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  3. Brown6
    May 10, 2019

    Anyone tell me please about wooden primer.

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    • Kara Cook
      May 15, 2019

      If you are going to be spray painting or using an oil based paint, you can use a spray paint primer on the wood. If you will be using latex paint, you need a water based primer. I like Zinsser primer. If you will be using chalk paint, you don’t need a primer. Hope that helps.

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    • Evelyn from routertable.me
      May 15, 2019

      Thanks Kara. Yeah, This helped us a lot. we are very greatful to you.

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  4. Akshay Thakur
    August 24, 2017

    Hi Kara,
    I have couple of chairs which are getting rusty and I am going to throw in dustbin But after I read your blog and thinking to restore it.

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    • Kara Cook
      August 25, 2017

      Glad to hear you will be saving your chairs! It really is a simple project.

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  5. carlos
    June 9, 2017

    Well, I really liked the idea.

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  6. Nicole
    April 18, 2017

    Great tips, I really appreciate that you used pictures along with your “how to’s” as well. I just bought a wrought iron patio set that needs painting and have been looking around for techniques and products others have used. Yours has been the most informative so far, I feel like I can do this now. Thanks again!

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    • Kara Cook
      April 23, 2017

      You’ve got this! It really is a simple update. šŸ™‚

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  7. Fabiano
    January 13, 2017

    I also have several of these, which are rusty thanks for the tips

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  8. Adam Yale
    December 27, 2016

    I have many such stuffs which are rusted a lot and need to be renewed and painted. This post helped me a lot!

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  9. Kaitlyn
    December 22, 2016

    Wow! What a makeover! These metal chairs turned out great. That shade of blue is so pretty.

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  10. Marcelo Cintra
    December 22, 2016

    Great tips to save and leave beautiful antique furniture. Kara =)

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  11. Luccas
    December 4, 2016

    Very good I had rusty iron table and did not know what to do now with these tips to make a good one and not have to spend money buying a new one. Thank you!

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  12. Brian
    November 2, 2016

    Looks great! Covering up all the rust with that paint was a great idea rather than trying to scrape it all off! Thanks for sharing your project!

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    • Kara
      November 6, 2016

      You’re welcome! It is definitely much easier than trying to scrape off the rust, that’s for sure. šŸ™‚

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      • Belinda
        November 6, 2017

        My metal chair is painted. I can get some of the paint off where it is flaking with my finger. Do you recommend the same method you described or something different?

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      • Kara Cook
        November 7, 2017

        It should work as long as you scrape off all of the loose paint.

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  13. B
    October 25, 2016

    How would i turn a white metal sconces into a gold accent rust look ? With this product ? Which color? I’m beginner and I like your simplicity method. Thank you

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    • Kara
      November 6, 2016

      You could use the primer, and then you could spray paint it any color you want. They do have some metallic spray paints. I’ve never tried the gold, but I have used the silver with good results!

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  14. park furniture Perth
    October 4, 2016

    Lovely seat. Sometimes when i walk in the park i love the type of benches they have. I wanna put them in my garden.

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  15. Whitney
    August 3, 2016

    Love how it turned out! I was given a whole patio set of metal furniture by a coworker! Two gliders, two chairs, and two side tables! I’m definitely going to follow your tutorial and update mine!

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  16. Lisa
    July 26, 2016

    I have an old mobile game in my backyard was thinking of throwing out, but I think reform will be good too. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Jim R
    July 22, 2016

    Awesome job saving that chair. I imagine this method is only going to work if you catch the rust before it progresses too far. At some point the metal will just lose strength and have to be tossed out unfortunately.

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  18. Raul Cioneski
    July 7, 2016

    Very cool, I did not know what could be done that way. Really are good tips to save and leave beautiful antique furniture. Thank you

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  19. Sydney
    July 5, 2016

    Lovely outdoor furniture. And really cool to look at. Lovely article.

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  20. Jessica
    May 6, 2016

    very good I had a rusty iron chairs and did not know what to do now with these tips to make a good retirement and not have to spend money buying a Anova. Thank you!

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  21. Joan
    April 7, 2016

    I have a metal bench where the paint is peeling off in chunks in spots and then just flaking in others. Do I have to scrape it or sand it all off first? It has all these flowery patterns, so it’s hard. But it’s a pretty bench for my patio, and I think it can be saved with your spraying. How do you suggest I get the old black paint off? Thanks, Joan

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    • Kay
      August 22, 2019

      I used the electrolysis method on a rusty wrought iron table that had an intricate top. It took off enough of the paint and rust so that I could use a wire brush and a bit of scraping and then I used the RustOleum rust converter. It worked great.

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  22. Ashley | Free Wills Studio
    March 12, 2016

    Thanks so much for this! I was given a great little patio set with some rust and was unsure if it could still be used. Now I can stop putting off the makeover (bc yes I’ve got a whole list of waiting-to-DIYs, too). šŸ™‚

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    • Kara
      March 14, 2016

      I know what you meant about a list of waiting projects- mine’s about a mile long! Luckily this one is fairly quick and really easy!

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  23. Allie
    May 20, 2015

    Love the new look! I’d love it if you shared this at Worthwhile Wednesdays.
    ~Allie http://www.craftyallieblog.com

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    • Kara
      May 21, 2015

      Thanks for the invite Allie, I jut linked up. šŸ™‚

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    • Allie
      May 26, 2015

      Hey Cara,
      I’m featuring your chair tonight (8pm Central time) on Worthwhile Wednesdays.
      ~Allie http://www.craftyallieblog.com

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  24. Bonnie
    May 20, 2015

    This is awesome. I have actually passed up cute pieces of metal furniture because I was afraid of a little rust. It’s nice to know there is a cure. And you aren’t alone. I have more projects than I have time for and sometimes you just have to wait for the right idea to hit you before you pull it out to transform it. šŸ™‚
    ~Bonnie

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    • Kara
      May 21, 2015

      I was always scared of rust before. It’s nice knowing how to fix it. Opens up a lot more possibilities at the thrift store!

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  25. Joani
    May 16, 2015

    Nice. I have an old iron bed that I’ve been wanting to paint and wasn’t sure how to proceed. I think this will do it. Thank you.

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    • Kara
      May 21, 2015

      Yay, glad you found this! Good luck with the bed. Let me know how it turns out. šŸ™‚

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