Things You'll Need
Household cleaner
Scrub brush
Clean rag
Wire brush
Medium-grade sandpaper
Garden hose
Rust-Oleum is a manufacturer of protective paints and coatings that come in a wide variety of colors and finishes, including gloss and textured. Oftentimes, when you are painting a surface with Rust-Oleum paint, it becomes necessary to remove the old Rust-Oleum before applying the new coat. The process used for removing Rust-Oleum is similar to removing any other type of paint and allows your new coat of Rust-Oleum to look fresh.
Step 1
Spray household cleaner over the entire surface and wipe it down with a scrub brush. Remove any dirt, grease or other debris from the area. Move the brush over the area in a circular motion to remove remaining oil or grease. These may interfere with the adhesion of the paint if they are not removed.
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Step 2
Wipe down and dry the surface with a clean rag until it is dry to the touch. Scrape the surface with a wire brush and remove all loose rust. Push down firmly on the brush and move it back and forth over the entire area.
Step 3
Sand over the surface with medium-grade sandpaper beginning in one corner and working to the other. Move the sandpaper in a circular motion over all of the paint. Push down firmly and scrape off any remaining paint until none remains on the surface.
Step 4
Rinse the surface with water. Dampen the rag and wipe down the surface thoroughly. Spray it with water using a garden hose, if possible, and let the surface air dry before painting it. Inspect the area and verify that no pieces of Rust-Oleum paint remain.
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