Vintage Drafting Stool Rehab

This was an old utility stool that I found in a thrift store for $5 bucks. Rusted to the core, it's only redeeming quality was that it still raised up and down, and had a sticker on it that read State University of New York Harpur college. It's about 40 years old and by the look of it, needed to be rough sanded at least a couple of times. Some people might agree that refinishing this old university stool would be decreasing its value, but for the practical purpose that I plan on using it for, and the amount of work that needed to be done to it; I think its better off NOT sitting at the back of a thrift mart. Lucky me!
The refinishing process

I used a rough 180 grit sand paper and metal sponge to wipe the entire surface, removing loose rust and debris. A bucket of water helped keep the sponge clean after the initial sanding once-over. I moved on to a spray metal primer and covered the dings and imperfections that would surely show through the coat of enamel. Next I used a clean bucket of water and wet 600 grit sandpaper to fine sand the surface. And lastly, I gave the stool one last preparation of wiping it with a clean wet rag and let it dry, removing dust. I spray painted metal enamel in Rustoleum's Almond.