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How can you clean a rusted iron banister?

Asked by mcnitt over 2 years ago, 2 answers.

How do you get a very old rusted rod iron banister clean?

Answered by funguy on Jun 20, 2007, 11:59PM
941 answers

Steel wool, elbow grease, and something to encapsulate the rust. You should use steel wool or synthetic pads to remove bulk of rust, then wipe the dust down with a tack cloth or a solvent and rag (mind rags soaked in solvent for spontaneous combustion). Then use a rust blocking spray paint to encapsulate and freshen up the look of the rod iron. I would recommend a satin black possibly in Rustoleum's Stops Rust product.

Answered by melissain46176 on Jun 23, 2007, 10:26PM
528 answers

I use sos or gen soap pads! Go over it with a mr clean magic earasor(sp)

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