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Refinish a Rusty Mailbox

You've been in your house forever. It's time to renew your subscription to a shiny red mailbox.

To begin, you'll need to remove the mailbox if it's on a post and make sure it's clean and dry.
Next, cover anything on the mailbox you don't want to paint, such as the flag, with painter's tape.
Find a well-ventilated area, such as your garage, and lay down a drop cloth to protect the floor and other nearby items.
Prepare the spray paint by shaking the can for at least 1 minute after you hear the mixing ball begin to rattle.
You're ready to paint! Aim the can approximately 10" from the surface and spray 2-3 light coats of paint onto the mailbox, waiting a few minutes in between each coat.
Once your final coat of paint has been applied, let the mailbox dry for at least 20 minutes before removing the painter's tape and 1 hour before the next step.
Now, you can add your address numbers. Stencil them on with white spray paint or hand-paint them if you have artistic flair.
Let all the paint dry for at least 1 hour before reattaching your mailbox to the post.

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