Get rid of rust from outside mailboxes

The outer mailbox is one of the best allies to receive correspondence in your home or office. This product is usually exposed to various climatic factors, therefore, they tend to rust and deteriorate if they do not have adequate maintenance. To get rid of the rust of the exterior mailboxes, and to prolong their useful life, you just have to follow these simple steps:

Unmount the mailbox

The mailboxes are usually adhered to the wall of the building or its exterior wall, to disassemble them it is necessary to use a screwdriver drill or a hand screwdriver. When the mailbox has had an extended period without maintenance, the screws are usually also oxidized and strongly adhered to the wall anchors. To facilitate the task of disassembly and avoid damaging the screws you can use lubricating formulas for mechanical systems. It is advisable to store the screws in a safe area and then use them again. If the screws are badly damaged, the best Brycus advice is to replace them with new screws of the same size.

Mailbox cleaning and rust removal

Once the mailbox has been removed, it is necessary to remove any dust particles from both the exterior and interior surfaces. You can even make use of detergents that facilitate cleaning tasks. You will only need a soft sponge and a damp towel to remove dust and dirt.

Then with the help of a sandpaper the rusty parts of the product must be cleaned. It is very important to sand until the surface is shiny, in this way, a greater durability of the mailbox is guaranteed. The mailbox lock is usually stainless steel, some have special treatments to deal with the weather. But if they are damaged, you can optimize their function by using anticorrosive lubricating oils or graphite powder for locks.

Application of anticorrosive treatment

This step is carried out when the mailbox is already perfectly clean, it helps the product to have favorable characteristics to withstand the inclemency of the weather. You can apply anticorrosive spray as you can also follow our Brycus advice and apply a corrosion-resistant enamel directly. The anticorrosive enamel avoids the use of primary treatments, since it provides double function as antioxidant and enamel for exteriors.

Application of enamel for outdoors

 If you used anticorrosive primer as the primary treatment for your mailbox you should opt for an outdoor glaze of your choice. In the market there are products with captivating colors and surprising characteristics. The quick dry are the best, you can paint your mailbox and assemble it in a few hours. Normally, the quick dry enamels are completely dry after 4 hours after application, you must have foresight and work during a clear day with plenty of sun. In case of using anticorrosive enamel, you can apply several paint coats until you achieve a uniform texture and appearance.

Wait the necessary time between the application of one paint cover and another

It is recommended that the paint cover be dry to the touch before applying another new coat. The glazes for outdoor use are dry to the touch in a period of 6 hours and to manipulate the mailbox you must wait up to 12 hours, time in which the enamel will be completely dry.

In quick drying enamels, the waiting time for the paint to be dry to the touch varies between one and two hours. The mailbox can be manipulated for assembly after 4 hours after the last application of the enamel.

External mailbox assembly

 During this process it is important to have foresight and avoid damaging the recently applied enamel. For its assembly it is necessary to install the lock and the plastic stops again. The elimination of residues from the maintenance of the lock is recommended to prevent enamel stains. You must use the screwdriver or a manual screwdriver to replace the screws and fix the mailbox to the wall.

Ready! Your mailbox will look radiant and be conditioned to work perfectly for many more years.