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Rust prevention on 1955 refinished metal cabinets

2005

Hello,

I am trying desperately to prevent rusting on the original 1955 steel kitchen cabinets that I have sanded away the baked enamel paint from. They are now a shiny mirror-like finish, but I don't know how ot prevent them from rusting. I tried sprayed on crystal clear enamel, but that only took away the shine and made the cabinets rough instead of smooth. Is there a product that can be coated onto the metal that will retain the original luster and still prevent rust?

Thanks!

Drew Cozart
Homeowner - Falls Church, Virginia

Aerosol high gloss acrylic lacquer should do the job. Follow the instructions on the can carefully.

Jeffrey Holmes, CEF
Spartanburg, South Carolina
2005

Try Everbrite [a finishing.com supporting advertiser] coating.

Good luck!

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
2005

Everbrite worked great. Thank you very much!

Drew Cozart
- Falls Church, Virginia
2005

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