How do you refinish really old metal outdoor furniture w/lots of layers of paint on it?

WROUGHT IRON FURNITURE, ANTIQUE, LARGE SOFA SIZE SOFA WITH 2 CHAIRS, REALLY HEAVY AND BIG. IN PERFECT SHAPE BUT JUST LOOKS TERRIBLE WITH ALL THE PAINT CHIPPING OFF OF IT. DON'T REALLY HAVE THE MONEY TO SANDBLAST OR ANYTHING. ANY SUGGESTIONS?How do you refinish really old metal outdoor furniture w/lots of layers of paint on it?
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Remove any peeling paint and trouble spots with a wire wheel attachment on a drill. Remove mildew with a mild bleach and water solution and a rag. Remove rust by applying a rust remover and allowing to dry. A wire brush can help in removing rust.





Apply spray primer in a well-ventilated area. This will coat bare metal areas and seal any possible rust remaining on the chair. Apply two light coats of spray paint. Always read manufacturer suggestions for any paint application tips. Once the paint has dried, you are done. A project like this only costs around 15 dollars and takes about three hours, but up to 48 hours to dry.How do you refinish really old metal outdoor furniture w/lots of layers of paint on it?
Remove the old paint before doing anything else.
For the beat finish, sand or bead blasting, but if the money is not available then wire brush preferably drill attachment.





Hope this helps.





Good Luck.





P.S. It will be hard work and take some time.
If the paint's that bad it may come off with a powerful pressure washer
use a good liquid paint stripper, a wire brush and a lot of elbow grease. Or take it to a sand blasting company and have them remove the old paint
Get a wire stripper attachment for drill gun.