jezzmatezz 2 Report post Posted December 30, 2012 Hi AllI bought a resale flat this year and i am intending to move in soon. I've done most of the renovations but the Rod Iron gate seemed to be in okay condition, so i kind change the lock for it.As i also wanted to give it a touch up i was hoping to paint my gate.Initially i only wanted to paint some of the parts gold (basing from the original design), but i noticed that some parts of the main area are rusty and those parts are coloured green (basing on the original design).I would like to seek your advice,1) what is the recommended type of paint to use for such rod iron gates.2) is it advisable to sandpaper off the rust before repainting? if i sandpaper off, the areas that i didnt want to paint (green part) will be affected thus i would need to repaint the entire gate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dexterou 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 The paint you ask those shop you are buying frm, they will advise you. My opinion is you sand the whole gate and repaint it so as to prevent any future rusting.one time do finish all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzmatezz 2 Report post Posted February 14, 2013 thanks for your advice bro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzmatezz 2 Report post Posted March 3, 2013 Just repainted my gate over the last weekend.turned out better than i expected Total damage was below 50 dollars (paints (Black and GOld) + Brushes + Turpentine.BeforeAfter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ong18 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 Wow!Yr diy effect turn out well. Looks like brand new.What kind of paint is this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khim 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2013 Hi wat paint is this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzmatezz 2 Report post Posted March 5, 2014 Hi BothSorry for the ultra late reply, the paint that i bought was from the hardware store.just ordinary paint for metal surface. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sforshor 84 Report post Posted March 6, 2014 Just repainted my gate over the last weekend.turned out better than i expected Total damage was below 50 dollars (paints (Black and GOld) + Brushes + Turpentine.BeforeAfterVery skilful painter...nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzmatezz 2 Report post Posted March 8, 2014 Very skilful painter...niceBro thanks for the compliment.But really, i don't have much skills in painting. Just used masking tape to ensure to protect some areas from being "touched" by the gold paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonn1314 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Can enquire did you sand down your gate? Also how many layer of paint did you apply? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzmatezz 2 Report post Posted June 1, 2014 Can enquire did you sand down your gate? Also how many layer of paint did you apply?Hi Bro,i briefly sand down the rusty portions.After giving a good and Dry wipe, i painted only 1 coat. for both the black and gold surface. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
