finishes
RAW STEEL
This is the natural state of steel as it is received from the mill with a medium to dark grey coating. Color will vary slightly between milling lots. There may be milling marks like scratches or inconsistencies. Welds will be visible. Raw steel will rust in time. After cleaning the steel, it will be shipped ready for your finish.
DIY FINISHING
The videos below may help you finish your legs to protect from rust. We do not have a relationship with Rustoleum - we just like their products. Always clean metal with mineral spirits or paint thinner for the best paint adherence.
VIDEO: Rustoleum Stops Rust paint
VIDEO: How to spray paint with Rustoleum High Performance Enamel Finish
VIDEO: Rustoleum Crystal Clear Enamel
VIDEO: Choosing a metal primer - start at 1:23 mins to see primer choices
This is the natural state of steel as it is received from the mill with a medium to dark grey coating. Color will vary slightly between milling lots. There may be milling marks like scratches or inconsistencies. Welds will be visible. Raw steel will rust in time. After cleaning the steel, it will be shipped ready for your finish.
DIY FINISHING
The videos below may help you finish your legs to protect from rust. We do not have a relationship with Rustoleum - we just like their products. Always clean metal with mineral spirits or paint thinner for the best paint adherence.
VIDEO: Rustoleum Stops Rust paint
VIDEO: How to spray paint with Rustoleum High Performance Enamel Finish
VIDEO: Rustoleum Crystal Clear Enamel
VIDEO: Choosing a metal primer - start at 1:23 mins to see primer choices
POWDER COAT
Powder coating is a process in which color is baked on for a smooth, consistent, scratch, chip and corrosion resistant finish. This is the only finish we recommend for outdoor use. Welds are ground flat for a smooth finished product.
Powder coat finish quality is highly dependent upon the powder product, the application skill and controlled conditions of application. Our vendor specializes in military work so the precision & quality is excellent, in fact they've been named a Top Shop in North America.
Powder coating is a process in which color is baked on for a smooth, consistent, scratch, chip and corrosion resistant finish. This is the only finish we recommend for outdoor use. Welds are ground flat for a smooth finished product.
Powder coat finish quality is highly dependent upon the powder product, the application skill and controlled conditions of application. Our vendor specializes in military work so the precision & quality is excellent, in fact they've been named a Top Shop in North America.