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Painting an antique galvanized patio set




2007

I am in need of some expertise. I have recently become the greatful owner of an antique 3 piece galvanized patio set. It consists of two folding chairs, and a taller folding table.
However the paint is starting to peel and fall off. Now I know from years ago that once the metal is clean you can wipe it down with vinegar [in bulk on eBay or Amazon] for better paint adhesion.
This however is the extent of my knowledge.
I would greatly welcome any information that would help me protect this galvanized treasure.
I need to know what is the best way for the "at home hobbyist" to remove the remaining paint and white rust? Also how would I treat it to enable a nice new coat of paint to last until it comes my time to pass it on?
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
A. Woodby

Ann L. Woodby
Hobbyist - Yuma, Arizona, U.S.A.


Any solvent based paint stripper can be used(DMF or methylene chloride based are best for that task). You can remove white rust with5% EDTA solution(pH must be 7),or with 5% sulfuric acid.5% ammonium citrate(pH corrected to 7-50 gm citric acid [on eBay or Amazon] /1 lit water+add some ammonia)must work too. Hope it helps and good luck!

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
2007




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