Painting - Large Steel Fireplace, How to finish?

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YourBroker
11-20-07, 12:29 PM
I have a Large steel FirePlace which has rusted over the years.
Just want to make it shine and leave the rust which will darken
and look less like rust if it is finished, I think.

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This spring, I polished with steel wool & furniture polish spray.
It looked good that day but the following morning did not look like anything was done.

Anyone know what would be a good finish to use?

Thanks in advance!

marksr
11-20-07, 03:25 PM
I don't often get a call to paint anything like that but when I do I almost always use high heat flat black. I don't know if there is a high heat clear finish. You might try asking at a paint store [not paint dept]
YourBroker
11-20-07, 03:38 PM
The exterior does not get that hot!
You can put your hand on it when there's a fire going.

marksr
11-20-07, 03:41 PM
IF heat isn't a factor you can use varnish/poly or linseed oil.
YourBroker
11-27-07, 06:31 AM
:thumbup: :thumbup:
marksr
11-27-07, 06:39 AM
I just realized you had applied furniture polish to the metal - THIS MUST BE REMOVED before applying a new finish.