[TheForge] Outdoor finish, rust protection

Thu May 6 13:27:01 2004

I believe the only effective rust prevention for outdoor ironwork is =
paint.  In my experience, oil/wax finishes just don't hold up for long.  =
There are probably some commercial finishes, but for the amateur paint =
is about it.  I've had painted ironwork last for years without any rust =
development ... that's with a good primer and about 3 coats of paint.  =
The downside of paint is it tends to obscure some of the unique =
character of forged ironwork.  I've not had good results with =
polyurethane; it began peeling after about a year.  I beleive there are =
more sophisticated clear coat finishes available; but I'm not familiar =
with any.  I'm sure others on TheForge list will have  more definitive =
suggestions ...
David Hufford
Richmond KY

-----Original Message-----
From: Jared Albright [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 12:30 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [TheForge] Outdoor finish, rust protection

___________Im keen on doing some pieces that will be for outdoor use,
what the best way to protect them from rust?  Thanks for anyones help.