How Do You All Paint Wood When the Nail Heads Are Rusting?

[dibbons]

Was going to paint a leftover wooden mold/form that was previously used to form a cement arch (this will now be a "bridge" for dog agility course). However, it was assembled with nails and now they have begun to rust. Painting over the nail heads must be a no-no, but I don't want this to become a major project. Anything simple and effective out there? Thank you.

 

[Darticon]

Use some rustoleum rust reformer spray on the nail heads and then paint the whole thing with a fence/barn paint.

You will not stop rust from coming through but the reformer will stop it a lot longer than not using it.
The fence & barn paint is meant for outdoor use and is pretty tough stuff and not too expensive.

 

[YY1]

sand blast and use rust converter

 

[DustyDuster]

The dog is going to notice?

 

[dibbons]

Consider it an educational endeavor, might want to run agility myself. On second thought, my right knee has been acting up on me lately.

 

[Back in Time]

I recommend Kilz. Used it once on some old fence posts. Worked great

 

[69FBCuda]

Painters caulk, skim coat will seal in the rust. A little dab will do ya!

 

[my68barracuda]

Was going to paint a leftover wooden mold/form that was previously used to form a cement arch (this will now be a "bridge" for dog agility course). However, it was assembled with nails and now they have begun to rust. Painting over the nail heads must be a no-no, but I don't want this to become a major project. Anything simple and effective out there? Thank you.

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Paint the wood a rust colored red.

 

[Ddaddy]

Pull the nails, replace with coated deck screws and then paint.

 

[SSG_Karg]

Use a nail set or small punch to sink the head of the nails below the surface. Then place a dab of paintable caulking over the nail head. Wipe smooth with your finger and paint over. Done.