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.Painting some rusty steel is on my to-do list. Does anti-rust paint really work? I haven't had much luck in the past. Any tips you can share would be greatly appreciated. A. I’ve got lots of ...

Most metal rusts. If it contains even a small amount of iron, metal will oxidize when exposed to air and moisture. Oxidation on iron and steel is easy to spot by its reddish brown color and its ...

Let’s start off by being clear: this is a two step tutorial. The first step is to mix pigments with a medium. And no, they’re not hard to find special products from the other side of the planet.

Q: A Haitian wrought-iron sculpture has been hanging on our back porch for a few years and, alas, has suffered the consequences of the weather. Once black, it is covered with rust. The countless sharp ...

Chips in your car’s paint aren’t just an eyesore. They can also expose your car’s metal to further corrosion. You may not be able to make your car’s finish look showroom fresh, but with a reasonable ...