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Old 03-31-2020, 04:32 PM
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I wonder if having it in a climate controlled place would keep rust from happening? With the heat and humidity in our garages I’m not surprised they would deteriorate but I’ve never had any other metal container rust inside the house. What am I missing?
I think the paint itself, if it is water based, creates an environment for rusting. I wonder why paint stores don't use better containers for their paint. They sell the paint in a soft metal can that you need to use a hammer to close it tight. Not good for long term storage.