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Porches & Decks
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Iron railing on porch

brer
11 years ago

I have a cement porch with an iron railing. The railing is rusting, and whatever was on the surface (black paint?) is chipping off. What can I do about this?

Do I need to sand it down. How can I stop the rust? Is it hopeless?

Thanks

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