Re: Painting a metal gate
having been a blacksmith.
dont use hammerite shizz. buy proper oil based gloss paint, it lasts a lot longer and is cheeper. thin the paint down and lay 2-3 coats on using a lambswool or a foam one designed for gloss paint mini roller (radiator) to paint the gate/railings as its easier and faster than a brush. put a dust sheet down as your going to get paint on the ground/path.
use a wire brush and a chip hammer to clean the old paint up. any large patches of paint needing repaired can be done using car body filler.
as for the amount then get a small pot and if you need more get another, also remember the thinners. non drip gloss is shizz as it sags under its own weight so best thin it down.
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