Remove Rust and Repaint a Lamp Post

  • Written by Doityourself Staff
    on Sep 14, 2011
    To ensure our content is always up-to-date with current information, best practices, and professional advice, articles are routinely reviewed by industry experts with years of hands-on experience.
    Reviewed by
    Dawn Hammon
    on Feb 10, 2021
Lamp post with grass in the background
  • 1-6 hours
    •
  • Beginner
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  • 0-50
What You'll Need
Steel wool or wire brush
Rust inhibitor
Oil based or metallic paint

There's no reason to replace that rusting lamp post. Simply remove the rust and apply some new paint instead.

Step 1 - Prep the Surface

Always remove loose, flaking paint, dirt and grime with steel wool and wire brush.

Step 2 - Grind Deeper








Step 2 - Grind Deeper

Use the high speed rotary tool and #500 aluminum oxide grinding wheel or #530 stainless steel brush to remove hard to reach rust.

There's no reason to replace that rusting lamp post. Simply remove the rust and






Step 3 - Inhibit Rust

Rust forms quickly, so immediately apply a rust inhibitor to all bare surfaces and joints.

Always remove loose, flaking paint, dirt and grime with steel wool and wire brus








Step 4 - Paint

Use two coats of oil based or metallic paint to finish up.




Courtesy of Dremel Tools

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