How Do You Paint A Metal Bird Feeder?
Bird feeders are available in a huge assortment of materials, colors, and sizes; some of the most attractive and long-lasting are made of metal. Over time, however, the material is exposed to sunlight and moisture, leaving you with a bird feeder that looks more like a piece of scrap metal than anything you want your feathered wildlife to eat from. Rust particles and paint chips can enter the seed hopper and are potentially dangerous to birds, but metal bird feeders can be cleaned and repainted to make them safe and beautiful again. Clean the feeder thoroughly with a hose and a piece of steel wool. Remove as much debris, rust and dirt as possible. Any remaining rust or dirt will prevent the paint from adhering properly and will reduce the amount of time before another repaint is necessary. Very-handyman.com recommends wiping the surface with gasoline to remove grease. If you have none available, mix two to three drops of household dish detergent into a cup of water, and give the bird fe
