Q: My metal patio chairs are starting to chip and rust. Will I get good results if I touch them up with exterior latex paint I have left over from another project? If not, what’s the best paint for ...

Many off-road parts such as bumpers, roll cages, and tire carriers come from manufacturers or custom welders in bare metal form. The same goes for metal fences, furniture, and gates. You can save some ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: I would like to refinish my metal baseboard-heating units. What kind of paint should I use? A: If you are referring to baseboard radiator systems for boilers, they don’t get very hot and, after a ...

So we started digging--visiting the various paint companies' Web sites,talking to painters we knew, reading material tech and safety sheets,boning up on our chemistry . . . until at one point, we saw ...