We are all familiar with rust, that powdery-to-flaky brownish-red substance which eventually appears on most metal objects exposed to the elements. Rust is formed as a byproduct of a chemical reaction ...

Q: I have a metal patio set that I bought about 20 years ago. It is rusting, and the paint is coming off, but it’s in good condition otherwise. Can it be sanded and repainted, preferably by a ...

Most metal rusts. If it contains even a small amount of iron, metal will oxidize when exposed to air and moisture. Oxidation on iron and steel is easy to spot by its reddish brown color and its ...

Q: A Haitian wrought-iron sculpture has been hanging on our back porch for a few years and, alas, has suffered the consequences of the weather. Once black, it is covered with rust. The countless sharp ...

It doesn't matter which manufacturer a classic truck originated from. The older it gets, the more likely it's going to have problems associated with rust burrowing holes in the body. Add 50-plus years ...