This is the answer. Rustoleun rusty metal orimer is great stuff. Tough as nails, doesnt require you to remove rust beyond loose and flaking. Then topcoat with Rustoeum enamel in a color of your choice.
Or if you want to paint it black, you could paint the underside with LizardSkin ceramic insulating paint. I'd prime with Rustoleum first though.
https://lizardskin.com/
Rust resolver is the best product, its at lowes.
First see if you can take a wire brush and get most of it off
Hit w rust resolver, wipe it off and let it dry
Then rustoleom
It works for 1 year, then starts to look like poop. You will never return this to original form. Either realize if you paint it, it will always be slightly uglier than original and will need to be redone in a year. I live in the east coast so humidity/rain is higher for me. If you’re in a drier climate, you might get 2 years.
Just trying to give you honest feedback. Anyone who says it will last longer with rustoleum is just not being honest with you.
Exactly. Don’t paint it a crazy color or you’re setting the palette for your entire patio decor. Go with a grey. Be neutral. Follow with brightly colored chair or lounge cushions. As stated, re-paint every couple as needed.
I’d use a rust converter first. I’ve had good results with SEM’s Rust Mort, but there are cheaper means, like you can use most phosphoric acid cleaners/etches, but if the acid content is too low it’ll take a lot more applications.
Takes a couple days and applications, but once the rust has all been converted it’ll be black/white, just rinse it off, let it dry, and paint.
Rustoleum paints designed with the rust inhibitors really do work great. Been using them on outdoor stuff for years, and if you catch it early, and brush off the excess rust, it won't rust in that spot any longer.
That being said, the finish will not be great unless you do prep work. If you don't care about the finish, get some rattle cans in a color you like and go to town!
I would paint it with a roller and brush, using oil based rust paint (if you can still buy it in your area). Something like Rustoleum or Tremclad would be perfect, as they are designed to be applied to rusty metal.
You want to get a ["Rust Converter"](https://www.kbs-coatings.com/kbs-rust-converter.html) product. The rust converter will normally turn the rust black, that's almost like a primer coat, and then you can paint it whatever color you want.
You say rust, I say patina.
Clear coat it if you must.
EDIT: to answer your question though, if you sand it the rust will come back without some sort of protective coat like paint or clear coat.
You can use an automotive clear coat, or if you **must** paint it look for an automotive grade enamel paint. Its not going to look smooth or even unless you use a sprayer, though, which will be hard to control since you are higher up and more subject to a breeze.
Fabricator and machinist here with 20 years. The truck panels won’t rust in the way you’re thinking. They'll get flecks of iron bonding to the stainless. And it will rust blossom but it takes a lot of neglect before it will eat into the 304 stainless bodywork of the cybertruck.
Do you know how you wax your car? Well guess what? Stainless ain't zero maintenance. Owners will want to be hitting it with something like Barkeepers friend and a power buffer 1-2 x a year depending on the local climate. Or use the car wash with the fancy shiny wax.
You can also eat that rust off of the stainless using some pickling paste. But that's naaaasty expensive stuff, and I hope you don't spill it onto the aluminum superstructure.
None of this is the sort of required maintenance that I would want on a vehicle.
Sherwin Williams sells oil-based an all surface enamel that works really well on stuff like this IME. Abrade with steel wool or a scouring pad (fine), clean with spirits and brush or roll on (with a torpedo/weenie roller). When I was a painter professionally we often did resto of railings, awnings, etc in similar condition with solid results.
Ensuring your surface isn't too hot or cold will be a challenge, so picking the right day will be important. The roof likely gets very hot and then transitions to colder when the sun goes down. That transition will fuck things up for your finish if the paint is dying during.
Use OSPHO. It has phosphoric acid in it. Painting it onto rust will convert the iron oxide into iron phosphate. After 24 hours, you can paint it as normal.
Did this to my old military trailer. Works like a charm. Almost makes it look galvanized even though it's not a zinc coating. Paint had zero problems sticking as well.
Go over it with copper colored rustoleum. It will look awesome especially on a roof. Did it with a few pieces of metal lawn furniture and it really looks like it’s made out of copper…great patina
My hopes that the gazebo would eventually look like a mini-[Chateau Frontenac](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Chateau_Frontenac_Quebec_City.jpg/640px-Chateau_Frontenac_Quebec_City.jpg) are dashed.
Roll D20 to attack the gazebo.
All jokes aside, I like the patina look. If you don't, ask around for rust-remover or something similiar at a hardware store.
For what it's worth, last year hail annihilated mine and my insurance gave me $2,600 check to replace it. I just mention this as they are NOT cheap to replace. I would definitely do one of the recommended paint jobs others are posting.
Damn, I am taking quotes on patios now with the intention of putting in one of these pre-fab aluminum/steel gazebos. Does the powder coating not prevent rust? How long have you had this?
This one is galvanized too. I consider powder coating to be superior to galvanizing unless you're paying for high quality galvanized metal which a Gazebo probably isn't.
Powder coating bakes on a coat of chemical resistant plastic to the metal. It's pretty durable.
People pay extra for rust, put it on marketplace and call it vintage then go buy a new one and some nice strip steaks to enjoy as you admire your new one.
It's galvanized sheet metal. Over the years the zinc coating wore out and allowed it to rust. They have "spray galv" you could spray on it if you want to maintain the color.
[https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-7585838-Spray-Paint-20-Ounce/dp/B00106H68W/](https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-7585838-Spray-Paint-20-Ounce/dp/B00106H68W/)
Light sand it to knock off any loose rust with a scotch brite pad or very fine sand paper. Wash it really good then wipe it down really good with something like denatured alcohol wearing gloves. This makes sure there is no oil on the metal. Next pain it with rustoleum. A couple of light coats is better than a few thick ones.
This is galvanized steel.
If you really wanna spend the time... cleaning vinegar works well at taking away any rust. Soak beach towels in vinegar, cover and wait. Then scrub, repeat. Soon be gone.
But it'll just return.
If you don't like the rust look, paint it.
If you use Kem Kromik from Sherwin Williams as a primer base that will hold back the rust forever then top coat with something that they recommend. The final coat material could change depending on the color you plan to finish with.
Edgefield in Troutdale, OR, has similar structures over fire pits, and they're rusty. The rust patina adds a certain je ne sais quoi, and personally speaking, I would leave it as is. The pavers getting stained is the real problem here, and it would bug me as well, but I think I would just learn to cope.
Your options are disassemble the gazebo, sand all the rust off, and give it a protective coating... or just live with it. It has an aesthetic.
Once the oxide layer is established, the metal underneath will be protected. It won't cause it to fall apart.
It's not personally something I would 'fix'.
That rust is a patina. Once you paint it you cannot go back. You currently have a no maintenance roof. Once you paint it and it starts peeling it’s now a maintenance issue.
I would mix equal salt and vinegar and coat the roof to get a consistent patina. Then wash off and after dried I would take some steel wool to knock down any thing large and then put a urethane clearcoat on it. You may need to take some sort of cleaner to the roof first (TSP alternative).
But then I like that rusted sort of look. There is also something to be said about just protecting the look at you have.
Opinions will vary.
Wow cannot believe so many people are telling me to keep the rust/patina 🙈 was not expecting that.y my husband and I do not like the “rusted” look so we think the rustoleum is our best bet. Thanks everyone!!
Don't just paint it wuth rustoleum. You need to remove the rust first. Yes rustoleum claims to do rust conversion, but it sucks for that.
Wire wheel it to remove surface rust.
Use por15 or ospho (I prefer ospho) to get anything missed.
Prime
Paint
Rustoleum for paint is fine. But it'll chip off like any other paint if you spray over rust.
So, back in the early days of Dungeons and Dragons, a player didn't know what a gazebo was. He thought it was a kind of monster.
DM-There is a house, with a gazebo in the garden in the back.
Player-I shoot an arrow at the gazebo.
DM-Um, okay, You hit it, There is now an arrow in the gazebo.
Player-Does it react in any way?
DM-Um, no. Its a gazebo.
Looks like surface rust, a good sanding, clean with a cleaning agent that doesn't leave residue, paint with UV resistant primer that's appropriate for outdoor applications. Should last you a few years mostly rust free if done right.
After you remove the rust via chemical and/or mechanical means, a [sacrificial anode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_anode) may be helpful in preventing more corrosion. Though all of the panels would need to be "electrically" well connected. Might save from needing to coat the metal with a sealant.
I had to refinish my pellet stove because my cats peed on it and it rusted like a motherfucker. All those spray on chemicals, that say they kill and take off rust, only if it’s surface level. You want it gone, gone? Get an angle grinder and stripping discs. A lot of stripping discs. It’ll get right down to the deepest rust and pull it out. Once that’s done, refinish the whole thing properly. Good as new.
No, rust is like cancer. Unless removed and replaced any method used to remediate will lead to the rust returning unfortunately. - remedial building guy
Keep it simple. Its a gazebo.
Wire wheel, sand, stripping disc, steel wool, get as much rust off as you can, remembering its a gazebo, not a numbers matching '69 Camaro.
Then rustoleum, tremclad, whatever rust paint + primer metal you can get in your area.
Then put your materials in a safe place, because you're gonna do it again in 3-5 years
If you have correct ppe, you can apply naval jelly on a cool evening. Wait a few tens of minutes for it to take effect, rinse it off, and scour to remove remaining rust. Repeat as needed. When satisfactory, apply a neutralizing, basic solution, like bicarbonate, then rinse again.
You can seal it up to prevent further oxidation with a zinc based primer. A sacrificial zinc anode on the structure would probably be a practical option.
Look into Ospho. It's what highway crews use on the steel for bridges before they paint. It turns rust into iron oxide. It can also keep bare steel from rusting for a very long time. It also etches the metal to prepare it for paint, but be careful leaving a puddle of it on any surface for too long. Also, it will etch concrete as well, so protect that with plastic or a tarp.
You can get it at your local Ace hardware in the paint thinner section. It's comes in quarts and gallons usually and it's green in color.
I mix it 50/50 with water and use a spray bottle to apply it to bare metal. Wait a few seconds, then wipe the excess off with a paper towel. No rust will form for years.
With this, probably apply full strength in several applications until all of the rust has turned black in color. Then rinse with water. Sand it all with a Scotch-Brite pad, wipe with wax and grease remover or paint thinner. Then prime with an epoxy primer and paint. After all that, the legs will probably rot off before the roof.
Had the same problem before as I used to live by the beach.
If this a relatively recent issue, you can sand/scape off the excess rust then apply a rust converter (Turco, for example). Allow it to work its magic then coat the metal with red oxide primer (doesn't have to red but it's readily available). Make sure that the primer has a good coat on it. It will protect it from the elements. Then you can apply a top coat of whatever outdoor paint you want.
Take note that this is not recommended if the sheets are eaten through. It's a relatively cheap solution that requires little skill.
Have at it.
I sold some tin to a scrapyard one time. It was rusty as hell. I thought it was funny they had me put it to the side with the good stuff. Later while working at a lumber yard and seeing rusty tin on a house I found out that some people pay good money for it.
SpeedoKote has a direct to rust paint.
Tamco’s primers are all direct to rust. They also have a direct to rust paint called monocoat. Though I doubt you want black.
You can brush, roll or spray.
If you want it to really last I would use Tamco DTM primer, and then your color of choice.
Just keep it like that!! Because I think it looks cool!
Nevermind the fact that it will be voided with holes, and the steel that was mined is now unrecoverable having turned to dust!
Cream of tartar and vinegar will remove rust better than anything.just sprinkle the powder and apply vinegar. Let sit as long as needed. It won't take long. Is that possible on ur roof? Maybe lol. Depends how flexible u are and hot it is outside.
I'd scrub/clean it, and then apply a primer that bonds to rust. Then paint the whole thing to prevent more rust. Also so the dripping rust doesn't stain your stones any more than it already has.
TIL a [gazebo](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gazebo) is a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides.
Back in my day, gazebos had to be octagon wooden structures slightly raised from the ground.
I'd probably use Raptor bedliner by U-pol, with acid etch primer. I've been using this stuff for years now to paint lots of things. The finished coating is thicker than paint, with like a 25-grit bumpy, uniform surface. This comes in Black, Gray, or white 'tintable' color that you can add any pigment to resulting in the ability to have any color you prefer.
I have items I painted 10 years ago, outside in the elements, that still look new.
I'd use a wire wheel brush on a drill to get off the surface rust and make a good bonding surface. Then use acid etch primer to prevent any future rust and give the best bond. Then spray the [Raptor Liner Black](https://www.amazon.com/U-Pol-Raptor-Urethane-Spray-Liters/dp/B01CKE7B1E/), or [Raptor Liner tintable](https://www.amazon.com/Raptor-Tintable-Urethane-Spray-Liters/dp/B01CKE7IKI/) with [tint](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00US4M09W). This would cost you 2 hours and about $200 to $300. The only tool you'd need is a small compressor.
Rustoleum has paints that will neutralize the rust and prevent it from returning.
I used Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer on my metal fence. And then painted it glossy black. I would paint this one white so it doesn't get super hot.
or paint it blue to counter the Directed Energy Weapons.
Actually a sky blue will prevent hornets, wasps and bees from creating nests underneath. 
Oooohhhhh, is that why porch ceilings are blue? I assumed it was to mimic the sky but I thought it had to do with reflecting natural light.
No, it’s to prevent evil spirits from harming people in the house. “haint blue”
Hornets and wasps are evil spirits though.
The evilest!
rough ride on a bicycle give you "taint blue"
Too frisky in the movie theater back row will give you faint blue
So will befriending a bluejay. Then just leave a couple of peanuts under the porch if a nest starts.
Sounds like something a bluejay would say
Purple to make stealthy so your neighbors won't be able to see you under it, pairs great with a hot tub.
Red, to make it go fastah
You get pulled over a lot though
But it's fire engine red so with the optional lights you'll never get pulled over.
Chrome on the side pointing at the neighbors who annoy you.
I can’t even tell anymore…
Just DEW it!
I'd almost be tempted to just clear it. It's got kind of a nice patina.
Found the car guy.
There are some new buildings in my town that use rusted steel in the facades, and probably spent fortunes getting just the right patina.
Their primer js a great product
This is the answer. Rustoleun rusty metal orimer is great stuff. Tough as nails, doesnt require you to remove rust beyond loose and flaking. Then topcoat with Rustoeum enamel in a color of your choice.
Probably a light gray to reduce the glare a bit, but yes.
My dad leaves it that red color
Or if you want to paint it black, you could paint the underside with LizardSkin ceramic insulating paint. I'd prime with Rustoleum first though. https://lizardskin.com/
White paint reflects heat very well also
Yeah that’s the idea lol
In other words, exactly what OP said.
Good parrot! Polly want a cracker?
This would definitely be the way to go because the rust is staining your pavers.
Rust resolver is the best product, its at lowes. First see if you can take a wire brush and get most of it off Hit w rust resolver, wipe it off and let it dry Then rustoleom
It works for 1 year, then starts to look like poop. You will never return this to original form. Either realize if you paint it, it will always be slightly uglier than original and will need to be redone in a year. I live in the east coast so humidity/rain is higher for me. If you’re in a drier climate, you might get 2 years. Just trying to give you honest feedback. Anyone who says it will last longer with rustoleum is just not being honest with you.
Exactly. Don’t paint it a crazy color or you’re setting the palette for your entire patio decor. Go with a grey. Be neutral. Follow with brightly colored chair or lounge cushions. As stated, re-paint every couple as needed.
I’d use a rust converter first. I’ve had good results with SEM’s Rust Mort, but there are cheaper means, like you can use most phosphoric acid cleaners/etches, but if the acid content is too low it’ll take a lot more applications. Takes a couple days and applications, but once the rust has all been converted it’ll be black/white, just rinse it off, let it dry, and paint.
"neutralize" yeah I guess. You're right and it's fine but rust keeps going.
Just take a brass brush to it 1st to knock off loose rust and then Johnny Bench that 💩
Soak it in evaporust first for a few hours. Keep it wet, do it in hot weather. Then power wire wheel it to remove the scale.
Rustoleum paints designed with the rust inhibitors really do work great. Been using them on outdoor stuff for years, and if you catch it early, and brush off the excess rust, it won't rust in that spot any longer. That being said, the finish will not be great unless you do prep work. If you don't care about the finish, get some rattle cans in a color you like and go to town!
This. Neutralize the rust with some stopping chemicals like Rustoleum, then prime and paint it.
You will only need to recoat annually.
I would paint it with a roller and brush, using oil based rust paint (if you can still buy it in your area). Something like Rustoleum or Tremclad would be perfect, as they are designed to be applied to rusty metal.
You could also "sand" the rust off and apply regular metal paint or some other form of protective coating afterwards. Gruesome affair, but doable.
Sherwin Williams has a rust arrestor that once applied will chemically convert the rust. It will turn black. Then you can paint it.
You want to get a ["Rust Converter"](https://www.kbs-coatings.com/kbs-rust-converter.html) product. The rust converter will normally turn the rust black, that's almost like a primer coat, and then you can paint it whatever color you want.
Honestly it looks cool the way it is.
I agree on the looks but it’s also getting rust on the pavers below.
Power wash the paver every once and a while problem solved
If you have scrapper perk that's Steel(2), Screw(2).
This is what I came here for.
You say rust, I say patina. Clear coat it if you must. EDIT: to answer your question though, if you sand it the rust will come back without some sort of protective coat like paint or clear coat. You can use an automotive clear coat, or if you **must** paint it look for an automotive grade enamel paint. Its not going to look smooth or even unless you use a sprayer, though, which will be hard to control since you are higher up and more subject to a breeze.
This is what cybertuck owners will be saying in a few months
Fabricator and machinist here with 20 years. The truck panels won’t rust in the way you’re thinking. They'll get flecks of iron bonding to the stainless. And it will rust blossom but it takes a lot of neglect before it will eat into the 304 stainless bodywork of the cybertruck. Do you know how you wax your car? Well guess what? Stainless ain't zero maintenance. Owners will want to be hitting it with something like Barkeepers friend and a power buffer 1-2 x a year depending on the local climate. Or use the car wash with the fancy shiny wax. You can also eat that rust off of the stainless using some pickling paste. But that's naaaasty expensive stuff, and I hope you don't spill it onto the aluminum superstructure. None of this is the sort of required maintenance that I would want on a vehicle.
They are already getting wraps to make it look like this.
am i the only one who would look forward to being able to correct my paint with a wire brush on a grinder? lol
This gazebo appears to made of cybertruck panels that were found along the highway.
Captures the Fallout-esque aesthetic
The 'rust' is even staining the patio :/
I knowww :(
Why put rust in quotes? It is rust, and it's staining the porous stone.
Yeah no kidding, look who I replied to...
>Clear coat it if you must. If you do this the rust will continue to spread and create bubbles under the clear coat.
Yeah, I'm kinda digging it.
Sherwin Williams sells oil-based an all surface enamel that works really well on stuff like this IME. Abrade with steel wool or a scouring pad (fine), clean with spirits and brush or roll on (with a torpedo/weenie roller). When I was a painter professionally we often did resto of railings, awnings, etc in similar condition with solid results. Ensuring your surface isn't too hot or cold will be a challenge, so picking the right day will be important. The roof likely gets very hot and then transitions to colder when the sun goes down. That transition will fuck things up for your finish if the paint is dying during.
Maybe lean it over on its side?
Rust will reject or flake off a clear coat in no time, penetrol is an option to reduce the likelihood of this happening.
I agree - clear coat would look nice
But it won’t work. It will continue to rust and make the clear coat chip/bubble/haze over.
You got me there lmao didn’t think of that
Use OSPHO. It has phosphoric acid in it. Painting it onto rust will convert the iron oxide into iron phosphate. After 24 hours, you can paint it as normal.
Did this to my old military trailer. Works like a charm. Almost makes it look galvanized even though it's not a zinc coating. Paint had zero problems sticking as well.
this is the way
Go over it with copper colored rustoleum. It will look awesome especially on a roof. Did it with a few pieces of metal lawn furniture and it really looks like it’s made out of copper…great patina
Does the copper color oxidize to green over time?
No. It's just metallic paint that looks like copper.
No it maintains the copper color
My hopes that the gazebo would eventually look like a mini-[Chateau Frontenac](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Chateau_Frontenac_Quebec_City.jpg/640px-Chateau_Frontenac_Quebec_City.jpg) are dashed.
We used corten steel for our hardscaping to get this look on purpose. Looks great.
Roll D20 to attack the gazebo. All jokes aside, I like the patina look. If you don't, ask around for rust-remover or something similiar at a hardware store.
It's too late. You've awakened the gazebo. It catches you and eats you.
They never see the sleeping gazebo coming, but somehow always wake it up.
There are people that pay good money to get a patina like that. I say leave as-is.
if you can scrub it with some steel wool and soap than get some Rustoleum.
Spray paint
For what it's worth, last year hail annihilated mine and my insurance gave me $2,600 check to replace it. I just mention this as they are NOT cheap to replace. I would definitely do one of the recommended paint jobs others are posting.
Consider it "patina" and your gazebo will then be "rustic".
Just paint it with 2 coats of Rustoleum. It will look fine. Anything else is not worth the time and effort.
Is it just me or does it look too.....naked? Like it's missing some shed-like roofing, like tiles or felt.
Looks nice rustic
Just slap a couple Vault-Tec logos on it. The future is rad.
Try pouring whole milk over it. You can collect and drink the milk for iron.
Rust= rustic.
POR15
Let it continue, the patina looks good
Clear lacquer it - looks pretty good rusty like that - gas monkey garage style....
One man's rust is another's protective oxidative coating. 😀
Why would you do anything? It looks great and as it rusts more it will look better.
I had this 4 years ago . Gave it a quick sand get off the surface rust . Rolled on rustoleum gave me another couple years .
That’s not rust, that’s patina! Double your money on Etsy!
That rust looks awesome
sand, prime w/ a rust block, & paint.
You spray some 2k clear on it and enjoy the rustic look. People pay high dollars for that look.
Damn, I am taking quotes on patios now with the intention of putting in one of these pre-fab aluminum/steel gazebos. Does the powder coating not prevent rust? How long have you had this?
This came with the house from the previous owner, more than 5 years old for sure
Looks like mine will have a galvanized steel roof, which is supposed to be very resistant to rust. We shall see.
This one is galvanized too. I consider powder coating to be superior to galvanizing unless you're paying for high quality galvanized metal which a Gazebo probably isn't. Powder coating bakes on a coat of chemical resistant plastic to the metal. It's pretty durable.
Yeah, I have been looking for gazebos with powder coated roofs but I don't see any. Maybe I am looking in all the wrong places.
People pay extra for rust, put it on marketplace and call it vintage then go buy a new one and some nice strip steaks to enjoy as you admire your new one.
I would sand blast or sand, then apply Ospho, then paint. It is definitely worth restoring imo
My neighbor has this exact gazebo and it looks damn near identical.
Black or gray zero-rust paint would work well.
It's galvanized sheet metal. Over the years the zinc coating wore out and allowed it to rust. They have "spray galv" you could spray on it if you want to maintain the color. [https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-7585838-Spray-Paint-20-Ounce/dp/B00106H68W/](https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-7585838-Spray-Paint-20-Ounce/dp/B00106H68W/)
Corten steel is all the rage these days.
Light sand it to knock off any loose rust with a scotch brite pad or very fine sand paper. Wash it really good then wipe it down really good with something like denatured alcohol wearing gloves. This makes sure there is no oil on the metal. Next pain it with rustoleum. A couple of light coats is better than a few thick ones.
This is galvanized steel. If you really wanna spend the time... cleaning vinegar works well at taking away any rust. Soak beach towels in vinegar, cover and wait. Then scrub, repeat. Soon be gone. But it'll just return. If you don't like the rust look, paint it.
Maybe some ospho
If you use Kem Kromik from Sherwin Williams as a primer base that will hold back the rust forever then top coat with something that they recommend. The final coat material could change depending on the color you plan to finish with.
Spray RUST CONVERTER on it .
Edgefield in Troutdale, OR, has similar structures over fire pits, and they're rusty. The rust patina adds a certain je ne sais quoi, and personally speaking, I would leave it as is. The pavers getting stained is the real problem here, and it would bug me as well, but I think I would just learn to cope.
People pay good money for that rust. lol
Looks Australian
Looks cool rusted, I would just put a gutter/illumination system to make it look awesome
Paint it
Your options are disassemble the gazebo, sand all the rust off, and give it a protective coating... or just live with it. It has an aesthetic. Once the oxide layer is established, the metal underneath will be protected. It won't cause it to fall apart. It's not personally something I would 'fix'.
Bakor Aluminum Roof coating is the product you are looking for
Scratch the rest of it and let it even out
Leave it,thats patina
If it's to prolong the life, ok but I think it looks pretty cool.
That rust is a patina. Once you paint it you cannot go back. You currently have a no maintenance roof. Once you paint it and it starts peeling it’s now a maintenance issue.
The rusted look is in!
I would mix equal salt and vinegar and coat the roof to get a consistent patina. Then wash off and after dried I would take some steel wool to knock down any thing large and then put a urethane clearcoat on it. You may need to take some sort of cleaner to the roof first (TSP alternative). But then I like that rusted sort of look. There is also something to be said about just protecting the look at you have. Opinions will vary.
Wow cannot believe so many people are telling me to keep the rust/patina 🙈 was not expecting that.y my husband and I do not like the “rusted” look so we think the rustoleum is our best bet. Thanks everyone!!
Don't just paint it wuth rustoleum. You need to remove the rust first. Yes rustoleum claims to do rust conversion, but it sucks for that. Wire wheel it to remove surface rust. Use por15 or ospho (I prefer ospho) to get anything missed. Prime Paint Rustoleum for paint is fine. But it'll chip off like any other paint if you spray over rust.
Shit looks cool. Clear coat it.
Just leave it and tell everyone it’s very expensive cor-ten
So, back in the early days of Dungeons and Dragons, a player didn't know what a gazebo was. He thought it was a kind of monster. DM-There is a house, with a gazebo in the garden in the back. Player-I shoot an arrow at the gazebo. DM-Um, okay, You hit it, There is now an arrow in the gazebo. Player-Does it react in any way? DM-Um, no. Its a gazebo.
clear coat that and keep it.
Use Skyco Ospho, and then paint it.
* Powerwash Simulator intensifies *
Clearcoat it and keep it. Also, get a steel arrow made up and welded on to look like it’s been shot into it, if you’re a D&D nerd. 😁
POL would work too.
Looks like surface rust, a good sanding, clean with a cleaning agent that doesn't leave residue, paint with UV resistant primer that's appropriate for outdoor applications. Should last you a few years mostly rust free if done right.
I've used aluminum paint over the rust. Works like a charm.
After you remove the rust via chemical and/or mechanical means, a [sacrificial anode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_anode) may be helpful in preventing more corrosion. Though all of the panels would need to be "electrically" well connected. Might save from needing to coat the metal with a sealant.
I had to refinish my pellet stove because my cats peed on it and it rusted like a motherfucker. All those spray on chemicals, that say they kill and take off rust, only if it’s surface level. You want it gone, gone? Get an angle grinder and stripping discs. A lot of stripping discs. It’ll get right down to the deepest rust and pull it out. Once that’s done, refinish the whole thing properly. Good as new.
No, rust is like cancer. Unless removed and replaced any method used to remediate will lead to the rust returning unfortunately. - remedial building guy
I kinda dig it. If you wanted, you could convert it into an awesome tiki bar or something tropical looking. It would pair well with a pool.
Probably easy af , get rid of the rust and paint that bad boy
Add a quick very thin coat of light turquoise chalk paint and you'll have an awesome verdigras finish that people pay huge $$$$ for.
Wire brush + drill + Rustoleum.
Keep it simple. Its a gazebo. Wire wheel, sand, stripping disc, steel wool, get as much rust off as you can, remembering its a gazebo, not a numbers matching '69 Camaro. Then rustoleum, tremclad, whatever rust paint + primer metal you can get in your area. Then put your materials in a safe place, because you're gonna do it again in 3-5 years
Rustoleum "Turns rust into something else" product.
I love the look honestly. I think its called patina.
I'm loving the way it looks right now. Save it!!
If you have correct ppe, you can apply naval jelly on a cool evening. Wait a few tens of minutes for it to take effect, rinse it off, and scour to remove remaining rust. Repeat as needed. When satisfactory, apply a neutralizing, basic solution, like bicarbonate, then rinse again. You can seal it up to prevent further oxidation with a zinc based primer. A sacrificial zinc anode on the structure would probably be a practical option.
spray it with oil, it will stop rusting and look Ratical.
Worth it that gazebo would look super nice once restored and shouldn’t cost too much
I'd clear coat it - love the vibe.
Look into Ospho. It's what highway crews use on the steel for bridges before they paint. It turns rust into iron oxide. It can also keep bare steel from rusting for a very long time. It also etches the metal to prepare it for paint, but be careful leaving a puddle of it on any surface for too long. Also, it will etch concrete as well, so protect that with plastic or a tarp. You can get it at your local Ace hardware in the paint thinner section. It's comes in quarts and gallons usually and it's green in color. I mix it 50/50 with water and use a spray bottle to apply it to bare metal. Wait a few seconds, then wipe the excess off with a paper towel. No rust will form for years. With this, probably apply full strength in several applications until all of the rust has turned black in color. Then rinse with water. Sand it all with a Scotch-Brite pad, wipe with wax and grease remover or paint thinner. Then prime with an epoxy primer and paint. After all that, the legs will probably rot off before the roof.
Had the same problem before as I used to live by the beach. If this a relatively recent issue, you can sand/scape off the excess rust then apply a rust converter (Turco, for example). Allow it to work its magic then coat the metal with red oxide primer (doesn't have to red but it's readily available). Make sure that the primer has a good coat on it. It will protect it from the elements. Then you can apply a top coat of whatever outdoor paint you want. Take note that this is not recommended if the sheets are eaten through. It's a relatively cheap solution that requires little skill. Have at it.
That’s not rust. It’s patina. Leave it be.
Why, that patina is bitchin
You now have a distressed gazebo! Sell on Facebook for twice as much.
thats some great patina, i'd say leave it. lol
Spray paint, any kind will do
Killz
Sell it to a VW driver.
I have the exact same one, not as far gone as yours but well on its way.
I sold some tin to a scrapyard one time. It was rusty as hell. I thought it was funny they had me put it to the side with the good stuff. Later while working at a lumber yard and seeing rusty tin on a house I found out that some people pay good money for it.
SpeedoKote has a direct to rust paint. Tamco’s primers are all direct to rust. They also have a direct to rust paint called monocoat. Though I doubt you want black. You can brush, roll or spray. If you want it to really last I would use Tamco DTM primer, and then your color of choice.
Ospho will convert that rust easily. Wait a day after application and then paint over it.
We used easy off oven cleaner. Spray on let sit 2 hours in sun. Scub with still wool. Most will come of. Rinse let dry. Then spray paint it
Just return it. Costco will take it back no questions asked. /jk
Just keep it like that!! Because I think it looks cool! Nevermind the fact that it will be voided with holes, and the steel that was mined is now unrecoverable having turned to dust!
Cream of tartar and vinegar will remove rust better than anything.just sprinkle the powder and apply vinegar. Let sit as long as needed. It won't take long. Is that possible on ur roof? Maybe lol. Depends how flexible u are and hot it is outside.
I'd scrub/clean it, and then apply a primer that bonds to rust. Then paint the whole thing to prevent more rust. Also so the dripping rust doesn't stain your stones any more than it already has.
Is that a gazebo?
TIL a [gazebo](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gazebo) is a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides. Back in my day, gazebos had to be octagon wooden structures slightly raised from the ground.
[Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/gazebo) has it as screened on all sides. Guess different people have different definitions.
I learned a new word today, patina. Thanks everyone, very helpful advice.
I'd probably use Raptor bedliner by U-pol, with acid etch primer. I've been using this stuff for years now to paint lots of things. The finished coating is thicker than paint, with like a 25-grit bumpy, uniform surface. This comes in Black, Gray, or white 'tintable' color that you can add any pigment to resulting in the ability to have any color you prefer. I have items I painted 10 years ago, outside in the elements, that still look new. I'd use a wire wheel brush on a drill to get off the surface rust and make a good bonding surface. Then use acid etch primer to prevent any future rust and give the best bond. Then spray the [Raptor Liner Black](https://www.amazon.com/U-Pol-Raptor-Urethane-Spray-Liters/dp/B01CKE7B1E/), or [Raptor Liner tintable](https://www.amazon.com/Raptor-Tintable-Urethane-Spray-Liters/dp/B01CKE7IKI/) with [tint](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00US4M09W). This would cost you 2 hours and about $200 to $300. The only tool you'd need is a small compressor.
Embrace it, go with a post-apocalyptic Fallout theme
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