Sanding down my metal fence around the pool, help!

[mnhim001]

Hi Guys,

I have a metal fence surrounding my pool, the paint is chipping off and some spots on the fence has rust. I want to clean all this up and repaint it, one thing I was told that was needed to be done was to sand all the rust areas. What do you guys recommend when sanding metal around the pool?

Would I get away with just sanding the painted areas and priming the whole fence?

 

[JamesW]

What do you guys recommend when sanding metal around the pool?

Be careful to keep all dust out of the pool or it will create bad rust stains.

 

[BMerrill]

If the rust is minor you can treat with Rust Reformer
Have used with varying degrees of success. Best on flat surfaces. Threaded or ornate surfaces not so much unless they are well cleaned.

 

[JamesW]

Pictures of everything?

 

[mnhim001]

If the rust is minor you can treat with Rust Reformer
Have used with varying degrees of success. Best on flat surfaces. Threaded or ornate surfaces not so much unless they are well cleaned.

Nice!! I'll try this first.

 

[duraleigh]

Is the entire fence steel? Pics would help

 

[mnhim001]

Is the entire fence steel? Pics would help

Yes the entire fence is steel. I don't have pictures at the moment, but later today when I get home I can take a picture.

 

[Toxophilite]

If tube steel ornamental, it's going to be more an aesthetic fix, as those things rust as much or more from the inside as outside and just a precursor to a replacement panel. Best job with less mess and chance of damage to deck or pool is just do as long-term project and take each panel down to garage address. There, you could also evaluate each independently.