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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.

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Know your surface
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Surfactant leaching
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Choose & Use Colour
How to use the Dulux Colour Visualisation Tool
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Using and testing colour with samples
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How to choose exterior colour schemes
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Colour blocking in your home
How to create a feeling of fun in your home
How to create a feeling of happiness in your home
Using colour to elevate small spaces
How to make your workspace more productive
Choose Paint
How to choose a sheen level
Painting and product advice
Calculate how much paint you will need
Choosing interior wall paint for your project
Prepare Your Surface
Prepare interior surfaces
Prepare exterior surfaces
Mouldy surfaces
Taping and wall preparation
How to paint over interior effects paint
Painting & Application Techniques
How to paint brick
How to paint walls
How to paint ceilings
How to paint over dark colours
How to paint stripes
How to paint doors and trims
How to paint your front door
How to repaint a picket fence
How to render brick and fibre cement walls
How to use spray paint
How to paint on rusted metal
How to prepare your glossy surface for painting
How to avoid a patchy ceiling
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How to use a paint brush
How to use a paint roller
How to use spray paint
Paint safety
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Paint clean up and disposal
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When droplets appear on acrylic paint
Yellowing
Wrinkling
Sagging
Roller spattering
Poor stain resistance
Poor sheen uniformity
Poor scrub resistance
Poor hiding power
Poor flow and levelling
Roller marks / stipple
Picture framing
Mud cracking
Interior lapping
Foaming or cratering
Cracking, flaking or peeling
Interior burnishing
Interior blocking
Tannin staining
Surfactant leaching
Using Specialty Finish Paints
Bring texture into your home with paint
How to paint using Dulux Design Rust Effect
How to paint using Dulux Design Glitter Effect
Paint using Dulux Design Metallic & Design Pearl Effect
Paint using Dulux Design Copper & Copper Patina Effect
Paint with Dulux Design Concrete Effect
How to paint using Dulux Design Chalk Effect
Paint with Dulux Design Gold & Stainless Steel Effect
How to use Dulux Fine Cover™
How to use Dulux Texture Medium Cover™
How to use Dulux Texture Full Cover Roll On™
Calculate how much texture paint you need
How to apply Crushed Pebble Effect

Protecting against rust and corrosion

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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 Colorbond® 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:

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  • Dulux Metalshield® Rust Defence™

Metalshield® Rust Defence™ Gloss

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Frequently asked questions

Not sure if this product is right for you? Chat to one of our expert consultants now.

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 Colorbond® 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.

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Brush up your painting skills with these simple tips and tricks from Dulux.

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To use a roller you'll need a tray, frame, roller cover and possibly an extension pole. Make sure you have the right roller for the job.

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Whether you want to breathe new life into something old, or add a bit of colour to something new, a quick spray paint with Dulux Duramax® will fix it.

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Dulux is a founding member of Paintback, a not-for-profit organisation helping trade and DIY painters responsibly dispose of unwanted paint and packaging at collection points across Australia.

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It's important that all paint is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Follow these tips to make clean up an ease.

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