tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post2487697875979446999..comments2024-02-21T03:42:53.119-05:00Comments on Recaptured Charm: No Junk in This TrunkRecaptured Charmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591703154384503632noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-86026232267224338102018-01-02T09:18:06.651-05:002018-01-02T09:18:06.651-05:00Hi Stacey. The entire trunk was primed, then two ...Hi Stacey. The entire trunk was primed, then two different spray paints were used. One for the body of the trunk and one for the trim. There were really no dents or gouges to fix. Lots of old stickers to take off and lots of cleaning. My suggestion is not to fix the gouges or scrapes. These trunks are vintage looking and the scrapes and marks add to the charm. Just paint over them and leave it looking aged.Recaptured Charmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10591703154384503632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-10153417116931649782018-01-01T23:32:04.181-05:002018-01-01T23:32:04.181-05:00Love your tutorial, I have the same trunk in my ga...Love your tutorial, I have the same trunk in my garage I was going to fix. Quick question, did you paint a second colour or just keep it primer colour then painted the trim? Also did you need to clean up any gouges/scrapes, if so, how did you do it? <br /><br />Thanks, StaceyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362875311671741974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-52967472851350483702015-05-17T18:57:48.160-04:002015-05-17T18:57:48.160-04:00Im so happy I came across this!! We have the exact...Im so happy I came across this!! We have the exact same trunk and my parents are giving it to me to collect things in for my future apartment and such. But my room is chocolate brown and deep magenta with white furniture. Needless to say, it doesnt exactly go with the room haha so I was hoping to paint it white to match my furniture. Im glad to know that it is 100% possible!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-26676498074219918282014-09-29T10:56:29.640-04:002014-09-29T10:56:29.640-04:00Allow just the amount of time that your primer nee...Allow just the amount of time that your primer needs to dry. Primers usually need a couple of hours to dry. Read the instructions on your particular primer and make sure it is thoroughly dry.Recaptured Charmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10591703154384503632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-84166132649511095002014-09-25T19:15:43.410-04:002014-09-25T19:15:43.410-04:00How long did you wait between priming and painting...How long did you wait between priming and painting the hammered metal spray paint??<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-84301542070928570992014-06-27T08:55:39.056-04:002014-06-27T08:55:39.056-04:00Hello. Here are a few tips to remove rust. once ...Hello. Here are a few tips to remove rust. once it is removed use a good primer and a couple of coats of paint. It should all be good after that<br />.<br />http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Rust-from-Metal<br /><br />Personally I have used the baking soda method. Make a paste out of baking soda and water and use a scrubbing pad to scrub away the rust.<br /><br />Hopefully the rust isn't too bad that you'll need a sander or grinder! Good luck!<br /><br />Recaptured Charmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10591703154384503632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-61641310382982616402014-06-26T14:11:29.185-04:002014-06-26T14:11:29.185-04:00Hi i just purchased the same trunk but didn't...Hi i just purchased the same trunk but didn't realize till i got home the it has a serious rust problem on the bottom. any tips of clearing away the rust? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-12298543437419598462013-10-30T19:58:48.128-04:002013-10-30T19:58:48.128-04:00I have an old trunk that I want to fix up, and exp...I have an old trunk that I want to fix up, and expected to spend a large chunk of time finding ideas I could use. I type "refurbish metal trunk" in Google, yours is the second link I open, and it's perfect! It's the exact horrid blue trunk with "paper" lined interior that I have (granted, in better shape), and now I know exactly what to do. Thanks so much!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-26474197007256653062012-09-30T19:04:28.347-04:002012-09-30T19:04:28.347-04:00sorry, just realized I didn't leave my email a...sorry, just realized I didn't leave my email address -- you can reach me at nielson.krista@gmail.com -- thanks!:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-38687747574424036222012-09-29T19:00:24.591-04:002012-09-29T19:00:24.591-04:00I just picked up one of these and was wondering if...I just picked up one of these and was wondering if I'd be able to paint the metal -- can't wait to get at it! Just wondering how much you sanded/what type of sandpaper used to prep before priming?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-92139655466228126512012-06-12T13:29:26.384-04:002012-06-12T13:29:26.384-04:00Hi There
No it didn't come with any key at all...Hi There<br />No it didn't come with any key at all. Not even sure it was able to lock. A butter-knife is my quick fix for all thing stuck...lol Good luck with it.Recaptured Charmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10591703154384503632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-84937019408337378542012-06-11T20:09:26.107-04:002012-06-11T20:09:26.107-04:00Just found the same trunk at value village! It nee...Just found the same trunk at value village! It needs some work but is in decent shape. Did yours come with a key? Mine is locked and I can't seem to get it open. Wondering if there is a trick to it that i'm missing.eatmoarcookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05493891092127774457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-25443617337667799852011-06-24T15:39:06.620-04:002011-06-24T15:39:06.620-04:00This looks great. And I love the map on the insid...This looks great. And I love the map on the inside - perfect touch!<br /><br />Just disovered your blog and now I'm pouring over it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-36957729439200043642011-06-16T03:20:52.481-04:002011-06-16T03:20:52.481-04:00Lovely tips! The trunk looks gorgeous! Have a deli...Lovely tips! The trunk looks gorgeous! Have a delightful day, Kellie xxKellie Collishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05189277557491769994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-22269720858942818872011-06-14T07:57:11.655-04:002011-06-14T07:57:11.655-04:00Hi Lisa - Such a great transformation - the trunk ...Hi Lisa - Such a great transformation - the trunk looks sooo good! You could see just what it needed!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-78352345525821750682011-06-11T01:03:12.733-04:002011-06-11T01:03:12.733-04:00This was the perfect thing to run across on Chic o...This was the perfect thing to run across on Chic on a Shoestring tonight! I just picked up a really beat up metal trunk at a thrift store today for $5!! It needs a LOT of love and I'm glad that I can just prime and paint over the scratched up ugly red exterior! I love the old map inside yours too! Thanks :)Brie Oshirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10361238644175768599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-81531152850374755282011-06-10T22:19:39.324-04:002011-06-10T22:19:39.324-04:00What an amazing transformation! Love it! MaryWhat an amazing transformation! Love it! Maryvery merry vintage stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529875742433269351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-19679793867750353442011-06-10T19:33:03.426-04:002011-06-10T19:33:03.426-04:00So many I have passed up. I thought nothing could...So many I have passed up. I thought nothing could fix them. I was wrong.<br />WOW! Lisaoutjunkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795780399885267410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-90882942560415446462011-06-10T14:24:50.550-04:002011-06-10T14:24:50.550-04:00I think I have just a little junk in the trunk lol...I think I have just a little junk in the trunk lol!<br /><br />So beutiful. I want this in my home.<br /><br />Would love to see you link up at my new party that will run through Sunday!<br /><br />http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/06/party-mindie-style-link-up-1.htmlMindie Hiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13620861927380088746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-53138821443778223692011-06-10T14:16:32.338-04:002011-06-10T14:16:32.338-04:00awesome job dresses the room up well come visit me...awesome job dresses the room up well come visit me at http://shopannies.blogspot.comannies homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14583996787641143024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-69305200205099406532011-06-10T10:31:01.264-04:002011-06-10T10:31:01.264-04:00Beautiful transformation! Great job:)Beautiful transformation! Great job:)Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15562389471638205613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-38028386852980150722011-06-09T14:38:42.873-04:002011-06-09T14:38:42.873-04:00gorgeous transformation! love your work!! you have...gorgeous transformation! love your work!! you have tons of posts that would be great at my new weekly party "from trash to treasure" I'd love it if you joined in!Deanahttp://www.alchemyfineliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-17829487751878473102011-06-09T03:16:44.990-04:002011-06-09T03:16:44.990-04:00What a beautiful transformation! You did such a gr...What a beautiful transformation! You did such a great job! Thanks for sharingBethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572482196934106822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-52617889097205261422011-06-09T01:10:22.315-04:002011-06-09T01:10:22.315-04:00How funny that I clicked on your picture in a blog...How funny that I clicked on your picture in a blog hop. I already follow you and again you still amaze me.Connie the crafterbughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979213512056959371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504467275311897269.post-87187041069540392522011-06-07T14:40:34.494-04:002011-06-07T14:40:34.494-04:00who would think that that blue, shiny trunk could ...who would think that that blue, shiny trunk could turn into that ....very nice .... always loved that hammered paint .... used it on kitchen cabinet handles....alida :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com