How clean does the surface need to be? Rust need to be removed completely or paint over?
157812
Yes, remove rust. Use a wire brush and a cleaner designed for rust removal, if it is bad. I used this paint on a somewhat rusty wood stove, and it came out great, but I was sure to remove all spots of rust.
157813
Take some high grit sandpaper (400 wotked great for me). Wet sand it. Try to remove as much rust as possible. You are going to primer the piece with high heat primer. Worth the investment to do it right.
2230686
It isn't rusting and mine is outside day and night. I wipe it off maybe once a week from leaves and all. Still looks new.
1042176
I have had mind for three years and it is rusting. I don't think this is acceptable. I am looking for a new one with a different finish.
2077915
I have not had any trouble with rust at all. I have been so happy with this product - I tried a few others but this one is the easiest to clean and manage
1859216
I've had mine for 1.5yrsThis year I left it outside during the winter, its showing signs of surface rust. An easy fix. I plan to sand it down and spray it with Heat Resistant paint. I am happy with it.
1819042
Hand washing is definitely the way to go. It will pit the metal and rust in spots if you go the dishwasher route.
176935
Cleaning is easy ... (The black collection cup can swing back and that can get irritating) . No rust so far. Will recommend it. However I wish it was not made in China.
375984
Yes. Just make sure that you do not polish the metal. Wrie brush it or a coarse sand paper to take off the surface rust. You will need 2 coats. Pour the first one down and it will appear dull. The second coat will look the color you need. Make sure to wear the gloves and to put something down where you will be painting. This paint will leave it's mark. Good luck.
1392924
I've had mine for nearly 2 years now and no rust. I didn't rustoleum it either.
2104304
I use it quite often and then clean and dry it by hand and have had no problem with rust as of this date. Care in washing and drying it well is the Key
1719092
I would clean it with a Brillo pad, make sure it's rinsed good and then dry, and then protect the parts where the rust were with some car wax.
511417
not necessary. it is painted very well, i don't think it could rust that easy.
1952887
Mine is still in as good shape as the day I bought it. No rust. No chipped paint.
458654
Hi Nathan, I agree with MOzarkian regarding the spray. I'd make sure to cover the entire piece, front and back well. I live in Florida, and we too decorate outside walls......clear sealant is my best friend!!! You might have less issue with rust as where you are it is a much drier climate.
1282506
I have not had to clean it yet, but a soft rag and soap and water should maintain the finish, stainless steel is very durable. The most important thing is to not use anything that will scratch, no scotch brite, s.o.s. or brillo pad.
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I'd say it is semi-permanent. Meaning as long as you prep the metal with a primer to stop rust ,it should last a long time. Caveat...until someone starts to peel it off. Then it will come off quite easily. I'd use a good quality paint instead.
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what ever you dont want to show peeling so on wire brush sand paper so on by no means do you have to get rld of all the rust this paint stops the rust and encapulates it remember they suggest to top coat this paint after proper drying you may use a color on top if you wish i suggest regular rust olium