Glidden Brush Ups: Nail Rust - Home Decorating & Painting Advice
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Glidden Brush Ups: Nail Rust - Home Decorating & Painting Advice
Q: What is Nail Rust?
A: Rust spots on exterior paint surface caused by using non-galvanized nails.
It may look something like this:
Q: How do I fix it?
A: Sand to remove rust, then countersink the nailheads and fill uneven areas with putty. Finally, retouch or repaint with high-quality latex exterior paint.
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Glidden Brush Ups: Nail Rust
Q: What is Nail Rust?
A: Rust spots on exterior paint surface caused by using non-galvanized nails.
It may look something like this:

Q: How do I fix it?
A: Sand to remove rust, then countersink the nailheads and fill uneven areas with putty. Finally, retouch or repaint with high-quality latex exterior paint.