We are all familiar with rust, that powdery-to-flaky brownish-red substance which eventually appears on most metal objects exposed to the elements. Rust is formed as a byproduct of a chemical reaction ...

Q: What can you tell me about painting rusty metal? I want a fast-and-easy method to repaint an assortment of things in my garage and shed. Do you have to remove all the rust before you paint? Are ...

An old technique, and still a good one, is to remove the existing rust, then apply an anti-rust primer and, finally, a paint suitable for metal. Old rust can often be removed with a wire brush and ...