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I have a rusty metal TV tray I want to refinish somehow -- where I can I find DIY web sites that would tell me how? (My Google-fu has failed me in my own searching.)
I'm still in the idea-gathering stage (do I want to paint it? decoupage? what?), and want a site that would also mention what I need to do at each stage (do I need to sand it? Strip off the existing paint? If I'm doing X technique, do I need to use Y sealant?)
Unfortunately all I can find are sites that are SELLING refurbished TV trays, which is vexing.
I'm still in the idea-gathering stage (do I want to paint it? decoupage? what?), and want a site that would also mention what I need to do at each stage (do I need to sand it? Strip off the existing paint? If I'm doing X technique, do I need to use Y sealant?)
Unfortunately all I can find are sites that are SELLING refurbished TV trays, which is vexing.
Response by poster: That was one of the things I found, JC, but looks like it's for wood rather than metal. blast.
But I'll take a look at the rusty-metal links, that's actually very useful.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 8:16 PM on May 13, 2009
But I'll take a look at the rusty-metal links, that's actually very useful.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 8:16 PM on May 13, 2009
Get it sandblasted and powder coated? Man, I love powder coating. It's totally not something you could do yourself, though.
posted by mollymayhem at 10:18 PM on May 13, 2009
posted by mollymayhem at 10:18 PM on May 13, 2009
Sandblasting? Such a mess. Just get a wire wheel/brush and go to town. Use progressively less abrasive materials (steel brush... copper brush... large-grit sandpaper... small-grit sandpaper) until the surface is as smooth as you'd like it to be. If you want a mirror-finish, it will take a while.
posted by Civil_Disobedient at 4:53 AM on May 14, 2009
posted by Civil_Disobedient at 4:53 AM on May 14, 2009
Do you want to keep the rusty metal, or clean it off?
If you want to keep the texture then clean the loose stuff off (wire brush attachment on a drill is easiest) and there are any number of car rust paints which will 'neutralise' the rust. You can then paint over it.
Otherwise you need to strip the rust off. Blasting is the industrial method; either sand or grit blasting. You might be able to find somewhere local to do it.
Alternatively, attach it yourself. Wire brush on drill will take most of it off. Then Sand or emery paper, then a metal polish such as solvol or autosol.
For the best finish you'll need to clean the whole thing (paint aswell) back to bare metal before re-painting. It's not as hard as it seems with power tools...
posted by BadMiker at 5:57 AM on May 14, 2009
If you want to keep the texture then clean the loose stuff off (wire brush attachment on a drill is easiest) and there are any number of car rust paints which will 'neutralise' the rust. You can then paint over it.
Otherwise you need to strip the rust off. Blasting is the industrial method; either sand or grit blasting. You might be able to find somewhere local to do it.
Alternatively, attach it yourself. Wire brush on drill will take most of it off. Then Sand or emery paper, then a metal polish such as solvol or autosol.
For the best finish you'll need to clean the whole thing (paint aswell) back to bare metal before re-painting. It's not as hard as it seems with power tools...
posted by BadMiker at 5:57 AM on May 14, 2009
It's not exactly what you're looking for, but, since you need inspiration and how-to advice, the craftster site might be helpful.
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?board=6.0
posted by x46 at 11:39 AM on May 14, 2009
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?board=6.0
posted by x46 at 11:39 AM on May 14, 2009
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Hope this helps - I'd love to see a follow-up picture or description.
posted by joseph conrad is fully awesome at 7:02 PM on May 13, 2009