How much does it cost to get something powder coated?

I have no idea on cost of powder coating.

What I would probably do is use a wire brush on a drill (or angle grinder) to clean off any existing rust and old paint. Then (immediately after), I would wipe the metal and then prime with a good primer from Rustoleum. Then paint 1-2 coats with a good Rustoleum paint.

If you use a wire brush with an angle grinder, be aware that some of the wires will come off the brush while you're using it. The grinder spins at thousands of RPMs and that's a lot of centrifugal force. Need to have good eye protection. It's also a good idea to have a dust mask.

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What I would probably do is use a wire brush on a drill (or angle grinder) to clean off any existing rust and old paint. Then (immediately after), I would wipe the metal and then prime with a good primer from Rustoleum. Then paint 1-2 coats with a good Rustoleum paint.

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This is the way. When you whipe it down, use WD-40 then let that evaporate off of the surface. Rustoleum has some truckliner think and rugged rattle can paints that I would use after priming it it you weed whack around it or wrecklessly ram the mower into it.

Nothing you can do will beat a powder coat. They sand blast, prime, spray ceramic on, and heat (HOT). Very glassy finish.

I had 4 outdoor spring chairs coated at Nico Industries at the Hammond airport exit off I-12. They did an excellent job for $150 per chair. Name is now Hudson Services.

You should consider galvanizing your frame. I had some things galvanized at a place in Chalmette 30 yrs ago that have been out in the weather and still look brand new. Not as pretty as powder coat, but very durable.

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I have an old swing (8 x 5) set frame

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These dimensions are fricking with me.

Not powder coating but rust oleum hammered paint can be applied directly on rust, I have used it , super easy and works well

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