Metal furniture and ornaments are popular because they’re durable, but the longer a piece lasts, the older its look can become. Fortunately, everything from chairs and lamps to shelving and hardware ...

Q: I found an old table and chair set at a thrift store, but the finish is scratched up and I’m not a huge fan of the current color. I’d like to spray paint the set to give it new life and help it ...

A couple of years ago, I snagged this vintage metal porch chair at an estate sale for $10. It is a Bunting Glider Company chair in the basket weave pattern. Still one of my favorite finds. But it was ...

Perfect paint is an illusion. It doesn't exist—at least,notin the real world. But it's a goal we can strive for and improve our work in the process. The reality is that spraying the paint is not the ...

The November 2015 issue of Mustang Monthly had a relatively controversial story about how "correct" factory paint on Mustangs has orange peel, the result of a paint job that wasn't color-sanded and ...

Cans accumulate. Over time those containers of paint, primer, and adhesives that are half-used but still serviceable get hidden behind the first row of cans on the shelf, making them easy to forget ...

Most of us have slapped a new coat of paint on the walls, or stained the wood finishes, cabinets, and linen closet to freshen up the look of a bathroom. But how about changing the color of the ...

Many off-road parts such as bumpers, roll cages, and tire carriers come from manufacturers or custom welders in bare metal form. The same goes for metal fences, furniture, and gates. You can save some ...