How to Paint a Metal Frame
- 1). Scrub the metal frame with a wire brush to remove any loose material.
- 2). Sand the metal frame with fine-grit sandpaper, removing as much of the paint finish as possible. Use rough-grit sandpaper for spots of rust, sanding as far down to the metal as possible.
- 3). Wipe the metal frame with the damp cloth to remove sanding dust and dirt.
- 4). Apply painter's tape to any spots that you do not want to paint. You can also use the painter's tape to split your metal frame if you intend to use multiple colors.
- 5). Spray the self-etching primer to the metal frame. Keep the spray nozzle at least six inches from the frame and use sweeping strokes. Allow it to dry completely.
- 6). Spray the rust-preventing spray paint in the same manner as the primer. Apply as many coats as needed to achieve your desired results, allowing one coat to dry before adding another. Remove the painter's tape carefully. If you are using multiple colors, tape off the newly painted areas and repeat the priming and painting.
- 7). Spray the entire metal frame with clear spray paint and allow it to dry completely.
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