Revive for Rust
- , by Trudy Chuoke Trudy Chuoke
But I can get annoying rust that can pop up on patio furniture, tools I have left out in the yard or garden
pots that have metal stands. Rust occurs when items that contain iron get wet and are exposed to oxygen.
And rust is telling you, that there are little holes developing in the metal that causes the metal to weaken.
And if that wasn’t enough, rust leaves stains on concrete, wood, vinyl and anything that it touches. So let
me tell you a new way to take care of rust.
Years ago we had a wonderful rust converter, neutralizer. It was called Rust Cure. It came in an 8 ounce
spray or a brush-able quart and gallon. It worked quickly and was extremely dependable. And it was
very reasonably priced, and then Jim who owned Rust Cure decided to close. I don’t know why, he was
only 94 then. When researching for a new product we brought in a product called Restore and it comes in
a quart and gallon. Wonderful product, but it lends itself to larger projects that you would need to brush
the product on a surface, like a metal fence or the bed of a truck. But we had nothing for smaller jobs and
then I found ReVive. It conveniently comes in an aerosol. Just like Restore, it will convert any rusted
surface into a neutral black coating. Sprayed with ReVive the surface will never rust again and the
aerosol makes it perfect for a smaller project. Those metal patio chairs that have intricate metal detailing,
spray them easily with ReVive. Small tools like hammers or axes, the tops of screws exposed to the
elements can be treated. I suggest that you remove any flaking rust and make sure the surface is free from
dust and dirt. Then with a slow sweeping motion apply a thin even coat holding the can 8-10 inches
above your project. It will turn black. Allow to dry and apply another thin coat. Take care of the rust
before it leaves stains in your concrete or wood deck. Or before the rust eats through a leg and causes the
chair to fail and you have to replace it. I ignored the leg of my Traeger grill, and now it is kept level with
a brick, I lovingly have renamed it “Peg-leg.”
But if you have waited and now you have rust stains in concrete. Remove the stain with Rust Aid by
Rustoleum. Apply it full strength with a pump up sprayer or a brush. Allow to dry and then rinse with
water. If there is a shadow of rust left, repeat. It is perfect for masonry and will remove the stain with out
scrubbing. If you get stains in wood, use 30 Seconds Outdoor Cleaner. Use the ready to use quart or the
hose end model. Spray on a dry surface, (it will clean faster) and then rise afterwards. That product will
clean every time. Both products are safe around your plants, so you don’t have to worry.
I hope this article will help you with any rust problem, large or small around your home. Next artile I
want to give you some tips on restoring your lawn. It’s 10 degrees cooler now and your yard should
respond to your attention.
Now to the email.....
Question: Last week you talked about restoring wood doors. Would the same products work on
fiberglass doors? And if not could you tell me what I can use?
Answer: Excellent question!..And yes you can use the same products to restore the finish on fiberglass
doors. But only if its a slight fading. If you have lost the finish completely, just as wood doors, if there is
no finish – you can’t restore the finish. So if you have a slight fading at the bottom, yes Restor A Finish
will work great. And yes – add protection with SunWax. However if the finish is completely gone and
you are stairing at a completely bleached out door, you will need to use a gel stain. Minwax makes a
great gel stain. And the friend of mine that is proofing this article is laughing right now, because I put gel
stain on her door. But I put it on too thick and it took forever to dry. So thin coats, letting dry between
coats. Why don’t you call me at the store and we can talk this project through.