{"id":2672,"date":"2021-01-12T12:31:51","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T17:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/?post_type=community&p=2672"},"modified":"2023-05-17T11:27:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T15:27:09","slug":"painting-rusted-surfaces","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/community\/painting-rusted-surfaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast facts about painting rusted surfaces"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sand a rusty railing to remove as much rust as possible before painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Question:<\/strong> Can I paint over rust to get rid of it?<\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong> No. Painting over rust will not cause rust deterioration to stop underneath the paint. If you don\u2019t remove as much of the rust as you can, the metal underneath the paint will continue to weaken.<\/p>\n

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Question:<\/strong> How can I remove rust on a metal bulkhead door before I paint it?<\/h3>\n

Answer<\/strong>: To remove as much rust as possible, here are some steps you should follow:<\/p>\n

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  1. Clean the metal surface with soap and water to get rid of dirt.<\/li>\n
  2. Brush away the rust with a wire brush and apply WD-40\u2019s Rust Remover Soak to eliminate corrosion. Remove as much rust as possible, otherwise, the rust could cause the final coat of paint to peel or blister.<\/li>\n
  3. To fill in any holes that have rusted through, you might fill them using an autobody filler like Bondo and a putty knife. Once dry, sand the newly filled spots to a smooth surface.<\/li>\n
  4. Important: Since paint doesn\u2019t stick well to rusted surfaces, you must prime the surface using a rust-inhibiting primer like Gempler\u2019s brand. Wait until the primer completely dries before proceeding to step 5.<\/li>\n
  5. Paint the surface using Sherwin Williams\u2019 DTM (Direct To Metal) paint.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Question:<\/strong> The nail heads on my home\u2019s exterior have rusted, and the rust from the nail heads are discoloring the wood clapboards of my house – how can I fix this?<\/h3>\n

    Answer:<\/strong> This is a common problem when stainless steel nails are not used to nail the clapboards or trim.<\/p>\n

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    1. If you never want the \u201crust drips\u201d to return, you need to have a carpenter replace the current nails with stainless steel ones.<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. If you are not replacing the nails, you can take the following steps to help tone down the rust drips, understanding that the rust is likely to return.\n