How Do You Refinish A Retro Metal Table?
A retro metal table can be a great accent piece in your home or out in your yard. High-end retailers sell brightly painted metal tables and chairs for hundreds of dollars. There is no reason why you have to pay for brand new when you can simply refinish an old set. Keep an eye out at your local flea market or thrift store for a bargain find. Painting these tables in bright colors turns them from outdated to modern with very little effort. Clean the table thoroughly using an ammonia-based cleaner. Wipe away all dirt and grime until you are left with a shiny, clean surface on which to start your project. Brush at rusted areas with a steel bristled brush. Remove any visible rust with firm pressure from the brush. Spray the table with phosphoric acid. Phosphoric acid can be purchased at your local hardware store. Spraying the acid on the table will attack any unseen rusted areas and turn the rust into iron phosphate. Wear gloves while handling this chemical. Leave the phosphoric acid on th
