- 1). Remove the cushion from the barstool, if possible. If it is permanently attached, wrap it with a couple of layers of plastic wrap and carefully secure it with painter's tape. The tape should not cover any portion of the wrought iron, and the cushion should be completely covered.
- 2). Take the bar stool outdoors and use a steel wool scrubbing device to remove any large portions of rust. Wear gloves to protect your hands.
- 3). Apply naval jelly, or another similar rust dissolver, thoroughly to the entire bar stool and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, or the recommended time on the packaging. Due to the fumes and chemicals in most of these products, doing this outdoors while wearing thick gloves and protective eyewear is essential.
- 4). Rinse off the rust dissolver thoroughly. In most cases, a hose works best for this. To avoid wetting down the painter's tape and potentially getting rust remover or water on the cushion, spray in a downward motion while standing above the bar stool. Keep your protective eye gear and gloves on while doing this, as well as an old pair of clothes. There is a good chance the rust remover will splatter.
- 5). Allow the bar stool to dry completely in a covered area. Gently wipe it down with a clean microfiber cloth once it is dry to remove any dust or dirt.
- 6). Paint the wrought iron bar stool with a spray paint primer meant for metal. The best type will have a rust inhibitor built in to protect the furniture; check labels. Let the bar stool dry.
- 7). Spray the wrought iron with a metal spray paint in your desired color. Let it dry thoroughly and then top it off with a clear top coat, which is also available in spray form, to protect the paint and provide a slight gloss. Let this dry as well.
- 8). Carefully remove the painter's tape and plastic wrap from the cushion.
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