How to remove paint from old rusty iron/steel stand? DIY

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Fishfriend1

Fishfriend1

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So, I've finally got time to do this, but have no idea how :shakehead:

The iron is my 75gal stand. I got it used and it's got a number of rust patches on it, which I want to remove. Now, I need to get ALL the paint off, then repaint it. I plan to spray paint it black again.

The issue? I've never removed paint from anything before, so I don't know how to do it. My mom was going to show me how, but she's always busy, so I'm asking here. Anyone know how I can do it myself?
 
excuzzzeme

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Naval Jelly, wire brush, elbow grease. Naval Jelly is a pink goop that you slather on and let set for a bit. Wipe off and then rinse. If the rust is thick you'll need to wire brush first. Wire wheel on a drill is also good like Squid said and then you can use the Naval Jelly to get in the hard to reach spots the wheel can't get.
 
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Zip Strip the old paint off and then wire wheel away the rust before repainting.
 
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Don't obsess over getting evry last bit of paint off. Do the best you reasonably can & spray paint. It'll need it again in a few years but it will not matter whatever your method.
 
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I can only add that I use a rust converter undercoat which converts any fine or missed rust to a safe material. Then I top coat with a quality ($5.00 a can, not $1.50) spray paint. For best long term results, you really can't beat the old fashioned brush on Rustoleum on top of Rustoleum primer.
 
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I not long did up my metal stand. I used a wire brush on a drill to get off what i could, then hit it with a rust killer undercoat and then sprayed it black, came up a treat
 
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