Stain or paint for iron bed

I have an iron bed to refinish. I want it to look like pecan or walnut stain. Can I stain or do I have to paint?

Linda Dopson
- Jacksonville, Georgia, USA
2005

I think it will be way too dark to stain, and will quickly rust if not painted or clearcoated. How about paint and then a translucent stain smeared on top of that?

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
Ted is available for instant help
or longer-term assistance.
2005

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