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Get the end of a cleaning cloth damp with warm water and use it to clean off your metal. Make sure to clean off all of the surfaces that you’re painting so the paint can adhere well to them. Dry off any spots that are still wet. Avoid sanding your metal since it will leave noticeable scratches. 1 coat of chalky paint onto your furniture and let it dry. Buy a container of chalky paint and soft-bristled paintbrush from your local paint supply store. Dip the end of your brush into the paint and apply a thin layer to your metal furniture. Work from the top of the piece down toward the bottom until it’s entirely covered in paint. Leave the paint to dry overnight so it has a chance to cure.  Make sure not to use chalkboard paint instead of chalky paint. Chalky paint has a matte finish and is usually used for distressing, while chalkboard paint is meant to be written on once it’s dry. It’s okay if the first coat doesn’t cover the metal evenly since it will make your piece look more distressed. Once the first layer is completely dry, put on another coat of paint until your furniture has even color. Once all of the exposed metal is covered with paint, let it dry for 3-4 days so the paint has time to settle. Don’t try to distress the metal while it’s curing because the more paint may peel off of the metal than you want. Get the corner of a cleaning cloth wet and rub any areas where you want to expose the metal underneath the paint. Work around edges and corners since they’re areas where distress naturally happens first. Apply light pressure to lift up the paint. If you accidentally remove to much paint, pat the area dry and cover the spot with another coat. Dip the end of a cheesecloth in the finishing wax and pick up a small amount from the container. Rub the wax onto the paint in circular or back and forth motions until it’s clear. Coat the entire piece of furniture so it’s protected and won’t get easily damaged. If your furniture feels waxy, keep buffing it out with a cloth until it doesn’t.
Wipe any dust and dirt off with a cleaning cloth. Paint Apply a second coat of paint and let it cure for 3-4 days. Wipe areas with a damp cloth to distress them. Seal the paint with finishing wax to protect it.