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rusty quoin

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6. I would use the wire brush if needed, sand surfaces in a a way to transition existing paint

Reply to LaydeeBug (Original post)

Mon May 2, 2016, 09:59 PM

May 2016

to bare metal, and then use a metal primer on the bare metal.

Then I would paint that old oil tank in a bright color, and carefully spray paint in black a political message using stencils on the biggest side people see.

You can repaint it and change the message as you see fit.

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so, how should I paint the oil tank for my (almost) tiny house? [View all] LaydeeBug May 2016 OP

Color doesn't matter. Usually it matches the house or otherwise camouflages the tank. jeff47 May 2016 #1

Cool. Thanks nt LaydeeBug May 2016 #2

Around here they can be anything... freebrew May 2016 #3

Oh that sounds awesome. LaydeeBug May 2016 #4

That is an interesting question ! Wash. state Desk Jet May 2016 #5

I would use the wire brush if needed, sand surfaces in a a way to transition existing paint rusty quoin May 2016 #6

LOL I have a friend trying to tell me to junk it. LaydeeBug May 2016 #7