treat painted cast iron stove
treat painted cast iron stove
how do i.....get the paint off our cast iron stove in order to black it with a graphite based polish? Or is the easy answer just to paint it again? Will it ever look nice like that as it doesn't now and it has started to rust. Taking it out and getting it sandblasted is not an option.
Re: treat painted cast iron stove
Just paint a few coats of blacking over the top.You could sand it with a bit of fine emery to give it a key,then wash thoroughly,but I wouldn't bother.When I've painted wood burners with this stuff they look good,just slap another coat on every year or two when it starts to look scruffy. BWs.
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that's what i'd been doing and then i saw ruth goodman putting graphite on her victorian range and i fancy that now.
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Re: treat painted cast iron stove
Over here there is a special spray for that. Just mask it up and spray it from the can, it is really super stuf. I am sure you can get in the UK.
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You can only get the spray paint in Italy too, but I much prefer blacking polish. Up till now I've only buffed it with olive oil to prevent any rust appearing, but I think I might get some blacking paste sent over.merlin wrote:Over here there is a special spray for that. Just mask it up and spray it from the can, it is really super stuff. I am sure you can get in the UK.
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i'd thought about giving olive oil a go actually and i think i will.
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We have never had a problem with rust, is it outside?
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Re: treat painted cast iron stove
No, but pans bubble over with with water and steam can cause rust.
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the rust is on the outside, yes.
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just resurrected this thread to update on the oil treatment of our stove. Thumbs up! it's looking lovely and shiny with a much nicer patina than from the paint. i regret painting it last year tbh.