Rust Oleum Hammered Bronze Metallic Spray Paint Review

A couple of years ago the beautiful Mrs. Xeno came to the conclusion that she really needed a wrought iron tea cart for our screened in lanai. I mean it was simply a must have. And as luck would have it she just happened to have a catalog with a picture of one that would fit the bill perfectly. The problem was the price tag. Call me crazy but $578 for a wrought iron tea cart that was going to sit outdoors doing mostly nothing seemed a tad excessive to me.

We had just a year earlier completely refurnished an entire house (and I do mean completely) in a little less than six months and my checkbook still needed a little time to recover. But luckily, Mrs. Xeno is married to a man who listens to her and hears her needs.

So when I saw that tea cart at the yard sale I knew it had Veronica's name on it. She could not be denied. They wanted $50, I offered $30 and predictably we settled on $40. Not bad for a wrought iron tea cart that was painted totally the wrong color.

The Solution

I took my find to my warehouse and then paid a visit to the nearby Home Depot.  Within minutes I had picked up another couple of cans of Rust Oleum Hammered Bronze Spray Paint.  This stuff, sold in 12 oz. cans for about $7.50 is a worker of minor miracles.

I removed the glass top and with a minimum of clean up and surface preparation I was ready to paint.  Placing the cart on a huge drop cloth (tarp) I got my two cans of Rust Oleum Hammered Bronze Spray Paint.

Following the directions on the can I shook it for about one minute while listening to the ball bearing giggle around inside the can.  From a distance of about 15" I gave the cart its first coat.  It looked pretty good but it was obvious that a second coat was required.  I left it to dry for several hours and before leaving the warehouse for home I gave it another coat which required me to start another can.  The following morning I found the finish to be dry and hard.  I replaced the glass and put it in the back of the SUV.

Since it is an oil based paint, you'll need mineral spirits around for the clean up.  Given how long it has taken me to get the paint off my index finger I advise you wear gloves.  If only I could remember the gloves part the next time I use it. 

On the lanai, the tea cart looked as if it were made to be there.  It was almost a perfect match with all the rest of our outdoor furniture.  Veronica thought it looked exquisite.  I thought it looked like the bargain of the year.  Thank you Rust Oleum! A definite win-win situation.

Rudi