How to Rust a Nail

Intermediate 45 min 11 steps 20493 views Rating: 3.9/5 Published: 2026-03-17

Sand off the rust proof coating.. Place your nail in a plastic or glass container.. Pour equal parts of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide into the container.

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1

Sand off the rust proof coating.

Step 1

Sand off the rust proof coating.

2

Place your nail in a plastic or glass container.

Step 2

Place your nail in a plastic or glass container.

3

Pour equal parts of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide into the container.

Step 3

Pour equal parts of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide into the container.

4

Add salt to the mixture.

Step 4

Add salt to the mixture.

5

Let the nail sit in the solution overnight.

Step 5

Let the nail sit in the solution overnight.

6

Let the nail air-dry.

Step 6

Let the nail air-dry.

7

Purchase oxidizing iron paint and a faux rust paint.

Step 7

Purchase oxidizing iron paint and a faux rust paint.

8

Dab the iron paint over the nail.

Step 8

Dab the iron paint over the nail.

9

Let the iron paint dry for 45 minutes.

Step 9

Let the iron paint dry for 45 minutes.

10

Spray or brush the rust paint onto the nail.

Step 10

Spray or brush the rust paint onto the nail.

11

Let the rust paint dry overnight.

Step 11

Let the rust paint dry overnight.

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