I know that this forum is primarily to answer questions about metalworking and types of metal. However, I thought I would share this site that has really cool wrought iron products and accessories. The site is Timeless Wrought Iron. I recently bought one of the wrought iron beds on their site for our teenage daughter (We bought their Willow twin bed.). She absolutely loves it! It was a very high-quality product and I thought I would share the site with some other people that seemed interested in wrought iron. Here is a link that might be useful: Wrought Iron Furniture

Clean it well, prime and paint with Rust-Oleumî Industrial Choiceî spray paint( outside). Any color you want

Sorry...but it needs to be sprayed! Make a little "Paint-booth" by using hanging light plastic sheets. Use a breathing-mask too!! Cut-out a couple side windows, and use something like cardboard for a "floor". Hose-off dirt, etc. with a good blast of water, after a good cleaning with some soapy solution. * Feather-sand any objectionable rust/other edges. * Get a couple sanding sponges in about 100-grit, and evenly scuff-sand the wear areas...seat, back, and armrests. * Remove all this dust, rinse again & let dry!! * I'd consider HANGING the piece from a garage rafter!! You'll need help here of course! Then, make your "booth" around this... * If it's heavier, try to hang it near a side-wall. * This way, painting it all is a snap!! * I'd do 2 or 3 lighter/med. coats to eliminate runs. Plus...this way it dries faster & more evenly!! Buy some good spray-paint....maybe 3 to 4 cans. Use at least a Satin sheen. Slight preference to S/Gloss or Gloss. Get a good "Spray-grip" handle too! NOW you'll get great results/durability! Faron

davewg, I have wrought iron furniture on a deck at my lake home. It's not screened in, but does have a roof over it. First year we put the furniture in storage, last winter we left it uncovered. No problems. We wiped it down with a wet rag. Never had to hose it off. It gets dusty, but it does well as it's not out in the sun and doesn't fade. I fully expect it to last years and years.