How to paint on rusted metal

How to paint on rusted metal

Discover how to give rusty, old metal a smooth new finish with Dulux Metalshield® Rust Primer™ and Dulux Metalshield® Rust Defence™.

Follow 5 easy steps to get you started.

Metalshield garden seat before and after

Protecting against rust and corrosion

Less work, great outcome

Most metal application products use four steps: Clean, treat with rust converter, prime and topcoat. However, Dulux Metalshield® Rust Primer™ and Dulux Metalshield® Rust Defence™ reduce this application task to three steps – clean, prime and paint. For the best result, use Dulux Metalshield® Rust Primer™ to block and stop rust with Dulux Metalshield® Rust Defence™ to protect metals against rust and corrosion. Dulux Metalshield® Rust Defence™ is tintable to more than 1000 Dulux colours and various Colorsteel® colours.

Know your surface

Metalshield® Rust Defence™ is suitable for all common metal surfaces, taking the guesswork out of knowing what surface you’re treating. Metal surfaces can be found all over your home and garden. Common surfaces include:
Rusted metal
Colorsteel®: fences, roofs, gates, gutters, trims, sheds
Mild steel: letterboxes, outdoor furniture, trailers, metal screens
Aluminium: gates, window frames, railings
Wrought iron: fences, outdoor furniture, outdoor lamps
Galvanised iron: roofs, gutters, garages, trailers, railings
Zincalume®: roofs, gutters, trims, garages

How to get the perfect look

Here's what you'll need to get started:

Tools & Accessories

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Frequently asked questions

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These products simplify metal protection with a two-step rusted metal system.

Dulux Metalshield® Rust Primer™ is designed to neutralise rust and adhere to rusted surfaces, so a topcoat lasts longer.

Not totally. Small bits of rust left on metal will be converted to an inert form by the primer. This means it prevents further rust from occurring.

No. Dulux Metalshield® Rust Defence™ can be used on all common metal surfaces listed above.

It’s tintable in more than 1000 Dulux colours, and Colorsteel® colours, so you can match it to your project perfectly.

Dulux Metalshield® Rust Defence™ is only available in gloss and satin.

Refresh rusted outdoor metal

With Dulux Metalshield® you can refurbish, protect and decorate rusted metal surfaces and make them look brand new in just a few steps.

Refresh and repair with Dulux Metalshield®

Whether you're painting a wrought iron fence, letterbox, or detailed metal trim, Dulux Metalshield® comes in a range of easy-to-apply products and colours for a glossy, polished finish that lasts.

Our friendly Customer Service team can help you with exactly what you need. Call 0800 800 424 and speak to one of our team members or submit an enquiry via our online form.

Available 7 days a week, start a chat with our team to discuss everything you need to gain colour confidence.

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