How to Mask Scratches in Black Wrought Iron
- 1). First, you'll want to find the right kind of crayon. Matching colors shouldn't be a concern; black is black, more often than not, whether you're talking about crayons or wrought iron. But you should avoid cheaper children's crayons. Higher-quality kid's crayons, high-quality art crayons and black utility crayons that you might find at the hardware store will all work well. You just need to look for a rich, very waxy consistency and finish.
- 2). Take the crayon and mark over the scratch. If the seal or finish surrounding the scratch appears to be flaking off, mark the area carefully to avoid chipping it away even more. Draw until the entire scratch is filled in with black crayon. If a little excess crayon wax is stuck to the wrought iron, that's a good thing.
- 3). Use your dry cloth to slowly rub the crayon even deeper into the scratch. Your first several strokes should start at the top and rub down, moving very slowly and with lots of pressure. Then you can use less pressure and buff the wrought iron by moving the rag in small circles. It won't buff to a shine, but you can work it to a point where your repair job will be unnoticeable from a foot or more away.
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