Thank you for sharing both your triumphs and mistakes! It's helpful to the rest of us!

Best video I've found on the topic. Lots of useful tips for my dual swing gate project. I've replaced several 3/4x3/4 inch square tubing pickets and sanded down all the other pickets that didn't need replacing. I probably went a bit too far with my 80 grit flap disk on my angle grinder, but it got it clean. Your sander approach is MUCH faster.

Best Painting Teacher Ever!! Thank you!

This guy is just so good and professional, does really superb job that people keeps coming back to him to do work. Awesome my man!👍

I had no idea John Cena was a painting contractor

Thank you so much for the education. I've been out of the painting world for many years. The info on the Appallo sprayer unit vs the air less was one of my biggest worries doing a wrought iron fence with the over spray an product waist issues.

I did a metal fence a few years ago using the same material. I go back to that client quite often and that fence is still holding up very well. The prep makes all the difference too. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Señor.

I’m about ready to tackle this in my backyard and your video has been very helpful. Thank you.

Men you are really best painter for me!!!!!!!! You doing it best!!!! Thank you for yours videos!!!!!

Ive done a ton of these fences and thats almost exactly how I do them spray shields drops and hvlp with lots of cleaning and Prep. It is a workout to do these iron fences for sure . you definitely feel it the next day. I have a set of outdoor drops and indoor drops for the overspray factor

you have helped me a ton with my business thank you!

Thank you for making this!! I believe it will help a lot!

You have lots of patience to be doing that. I am now mostly to Wallpaper and when I go back to Paignton, it’s a real labour because I love doing Wallpaper more and all of that bending and sanding is so tedious; I’ll give you a ton of credit!

I love the fact you have a woman out there working with you! My husband and I started our own company in 2019 and have been watching your videos to keep learning! Love your videos. They always help so much.

Lots of great info! Thank you!

I have had to do small sections of railing occasionally. You can use rusty metal primer in spray cans, prepare for some overspray. Finish with 2-3 coats of satin, typically always black. You can do recoats pretty quickly on warm days. HVLP sprayers are very nice for control.

Sure wish there were more conscious painters like you around. Guess we need to move to Idaho. Beautiful work.

I love your help man. keep doing you!!

Chris is just good at what he does really informative video like it!

That white Jeep Gladiator with the red wheels keeps catching my eyes LOL! Great video thanks for the tips!

really glad i subscribed to this channel. very rewarding info

Great job brother

Good Job Chris Very well explained and very professional job!! Just remembered as my first time, it was as same as you Chris, I have done with HVLP sprayer as well, and I had the same problems as you had, like during the process, it was like overspray everywhere around the fence, on clothes, around the body, on the dropped sheets, it was smaller particles of paint in many areas around the fence, it was crazy!! However my second time, and after that for many years I have been doing in a differently way, as I change the whole process as doing this type of job, specially doing near the ocean, like in beach cities, as described below; Step1- I sanded and Scrubbed the whole fence( depends the place and type of job, could sand blaster, but not in this case!), after that I have blown up the whole fence, like very close with a pressure air, to get rid of any type of dusty, and after that I cleaned 🧽 with anti greased, or mineral turps. Step 2- I have applied the rust converter, after that I applied a coat of pure zinc, after that I applied epoxy primer, and after that I applied 2 coats of Epoxy Enamel, as my top coat (black). I have done this process with 2 experienced painters, one each side of the fence, as sanding, scrubbing, cleaning, and painting with baby rollers (as similar as the one Chris have used), Conclusion as doing iron fences; I found that type of job, very hardworking energy consuming, and very repetitive, like a lot of preparation, a lot of Labouring, more work then profit, but the fence final result it was incredible good!

enjoying your videos and your Technique. I find that there are different types of iron gates there are cheap metals and there are better metals that is sometimes not built very well. the inferior usually bleed rust from their joints due to hollowing out. I started correcting this by using some clear silicone on those bleed spots. has been working just fine. Peace

Thanks brother great job and info your a pro man

I work oil based alot here in Texas, all interior trim and cabinetry is oil based. Cleaning your hands is easy but a bit harsh bc you gotta wash your hands with some paint thinner which could dry them out if you don't immediately hit em with some soap and water.

Excellent step by step instructions. Reminded me of trading mission briefs in the Army. Mission brief, equipment, execute, debrief (WHO & WHAT went wrong), How can we better improve for next time. Thank you sir!

This video was perfect! You answered just about every freaking question enquiring minds wanted to know. From “what about the overspray dude? Where’s your drop cloths dude? and the number one mundane question, how do you keep your pants so clean?...or don’t lol. Thanks again Chris.

I used a wide body kitchen knife for taming my porch wrought into submission. Fast violent arm obviates the slow sanding routine.

we spray our primer on wrought iron fences . we prime it all regardless. we have 2 guys spraying , one on each side going different direction on each fence square to avoid flashing. we dont tune the spray down as much because we found heavier fast coats seem to lay out smoother after 220 sanding and tack cloths. we also use cardboard and try not to use wimpy drops due to the stickyness to your feet .

IM feeling like a pro..... I figured out that U shaped spray doing my railings. Its a PIA to not get those missed dry spots if you dont do it this way. So easy to not see a spot you missed. LOTS of prep for my railings and fence. Thanks for this video.

Thank you 🙏🏼

The verticals are called stiles. It is often referred to as spindles but we all know spend those are round decorative.

Excellent job congratulation

Consider using RYOBI One+ 18v battery (multiple batteries required) sanders no wires needed... I personally use a DeWalt 4400 PSI 4 gallon per minute pressure washer with a venturi sandblasting attachment, leaves nothing behind... Not even concrete. The pressure washer sandblasting does not create sand clouds and the sand can be sun dried and reused, use blue plastic tarps instead of canvas or paper due to water. The pressure washer can be used to sweep up the area for and sand over spray. Great video 👍🏻

Can you do a video on quoting and cost to repaint a iron fence. I feel like i never know what to charge for them. Thanks for the great content.

I roll of butcher’s paper would be a quick affordable masking option. It is 18” wide and comes in 1000’ rolls for $20

Thanks! London, United Kingdom ♠️

Suggestion; Many of your colleagues out there are not in good physical shape as you are… You should do a series on what you eat every day; I think it would go over well. Just a suggestion Chris… Great videos

Very nice work. Not easy as so very tedious as done this myself before hard work. One suggestion is (Unless I can't see them on you) is to consider wearing Kneepads to protect your knees on that hard cement!! I am almost 70 and for years my next door neighbor was an orthopaedic surgeon and warned me when he saw a very younger me working on hard cement ground kneeling no pads. He walked up as home for quick lunch in his MD clothes Waved his finger at me pointing at my knees saying No, no, and no. Unless you want to see me later laughing. Ok Doc thanks got it:) I bought some nice knee pads at Rodda paint store in my town of Ontario, Oregon so nice to have on. Never would I not wear them. I would imagine you could add knee pads to your list of products unless I missed it? Thanks for the great informative video!

No disrespect , it should be good for a year or two 😁🤫 not had any luck painting rust surfaces. Though you did an exceptional job ,products have limited performance .a weenie roller is a wizz roller I think .very good discription explaining trimmers if weedwacking and snow shovel chipping if this gets snow were you are. A true professional.

Many thanks!! Do you make house calls to San Diego??? Just kidding . . . I am going to use your tips to paint a steel security (screen) door. I appreciate the time it took for you to make this video!!

Although it was extremely hard to stay focused 💪🏾😍 I made it to the end of the video 🤦🏾‍♀️👍🏾

A have 2.5 weeks preping and painting 3.5 sections of 6x8f iron fence I feel like doing great job but taking too much time A plywood board helps a lot for the over spray

The technique of painting starts at 28:45 so pay attention. I love your videos because they are so practical and useful for a novice. I bought the monkey suit as you recommended. Just wondered if you had to do any equipment cleanup after day 1 before you started on day 2?

Excellent video , we have a small section and do not have a sprayer , any suggestions about using rattle spray cans ? Thank you

Thank you! I'm spraying an exterior steel staircase. But I'm already committed to using a Graco Painter Plus. I'm going to thin the enamel with Xylene, because I am limited to a .015 tip and the primer recommends .017-.019. I'll be using a .315 tip. Hopefully, it will work. Any words of wisdom? KEM Bond Metal Primer and Alkyd Gloss Enamel.

Chris - Do you do ever come to Central California for wrought iron fence repainting jobs? You do excellent work.

I just subscribed dude

John Cena is a really busy. He even has a painting channel. Its amazing how good makeup people do in his movies.

thank you for the video. why didn't you sprayed the rust metal primer product from rust-oleum?

Hey Chris! What do you think about rust converter ? I used to use it first as a primer then rustoleum . If you get it on your skin use baby oil . I used to spray out automotive bays at Cadillac in San Diego I’d wear a spray suit Vaseline my face ,mask, eye protection still get that shit on me . Kept some baby oil gel in my spray box . I have drops that I sprayed “interior “ and “ exterior “ on them .

what type of sheet sander was that? thank you

I was thinking about using my electric paint sprayer to paint my chain link fence with silver (metallic) rust-oleum chain link fence paint. It has a thin viscosity, and says on the can that there's no need for thinning, but also only mentions brushing/rolling it on. Do you think it's doable with the sprayer or am I out of my mind for even considering it? Btw, it's oil based.

Can I use my Graco ULTRAMAX battery powered sprayer to do my metal fence?

What HVLP do you prefer?

Can anyone help. Can I repaint a fence with out sanding or do I have to sand it all down and then primer the whole thing all over again. When do I need to primer

For the white pants, you could get some white fabric paint and cover it up. Might not be good as new, but at least you won't have black knees.

Do you have a training for bare metal Iron Fences?

I'm doing 40 metres of railings they were in really bad condition rust underneath the paint . How much would you charge for a rust primer and 2 top coats

Hey there I'm helping my dad paint his wrought iron fence and we're using a foam brush, the problem I'm running into is that it's leaving streak marks on the horizontal parts in between the spindles. Would switching to a different type of brush help me or is it just bad technique?

If you do weekly iron projects look into an electro static sprayer.

Another Question Chris. Here is the city we dint get many paint jobs like this. But I would love to have a HLVP in the storage just in case. What would you recommend for a someone like myself. Not too costly but good.

Do I have to primer a Fence that's never been painted

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Hey I just have a question regarding your prep. I’m no expert I just wanna learn. But wouldn’t it be better if he scrapes and sands all the rust and paint that’s is peeling before using the degreaser? Would it be better if you use the degreaser last ?

Your videos have helped me so much! Thanks. Quick question I’m going to paint my patio iron fence but the outside is elevated about 10’ off the ground. Can I paint the inside first, then go off the patio on a ladder and do the outside or will it look weird. Or do I need to do each section in its entirety and then move down the line?

Kris, Tom Duffy flooring has heavy-duty knee pads. Please check them out. Your knees will thank - you.

How much do you charge for paint a fence like that?

What’s the rate to charge the client? Can it be sprayed right on top of original paint if paint still is well bonded.

Is the process the same for metal fence with mesh on one side?

I have commercial gates similar to those in your video. I have a graco 390 airless sprayer. I would not make sense for me to buy an HVLP setup because I have 40 linear feet of gate. Can I do the job with an airless with a 119 tip?

How would one go about removing old layers of paint - in the most efficient way ?

Great video! Could you talk about pricing? For instance, for this fence and for all the work done how much was the charge? Maybe how long is the fence and maybe price per linear feet. Thank you!

Love you instruction and detail. 80.00 for painted pants seems a little unrealistic

Straight vegetable oil disolves the paint off of skin then use straight dish liquid to lather then rinse.

Great video. I’m going to bid one here in the next few days. I’ve done them before but I’ve never bid one. Any tips on how to bid them?

How do you calculate how much you charge for iron fences like this?

how much can you charge for a job like this

I have a bid that I need to prepare that is very similar. Can you give me a good idea of how long it to you and what did you charge the customer for this job. THanks!

If using an acrylic latex paint in a HVLP do you dilute it with water and is there a max you dilute ie 25% water, 75% paint? Thanks like the video's

I've been building metal handrails and railings. I'm thinking about starting to paint them myself. What do you recommend for budget but decent equipment and what primer/paint would you recommend. I've heard an industrial enamel, auto paint, rustoleum..

Greetings fellow back breakers! I'm sure you have a set price. Whats the average cost for something like that? Or what is a good price per foot? Thanks

Chris, why not just cut up a big box? Instead of using all those shields? Just wondering. Also is there a reason why you used the rolling primer VS the can? I’m wondering tone vs quality vs money. Teach me guru 💪🏽💪🏽💯 Please know that my questions are only to help me make better painting decisions. Not to criticize at all. Love your work and tutorials

Chris - How do you bid a job like this wrought iron fence job? I am working on a condo complex with 30+ wrought iron railings and have no idea how to bid this... Thanks!

The fence parts are called top and bottom rails and in between those are the pickets. I wish I could use oil base for my customers but Rustoleum doesn't have an assortment of colors so Alkyd is the next best thing. Also you're not going to prevent rusting with any exterior products on a fence that has it's posts in the ground. If the posts are in cement the fence lasts forever but fence with posts in dirt rust from the inside out. They actually make electrolysis plates like you see on boats to prevent the fence from corroding. The ground act as the anode the fence is the diode, add rain or sprinklers and you have a battery that slowly eats itself from the inside out.

Hey Chris, what about using a Titan 440i if that is all you had for a sprayer?

Anybody ever use electro static sprayer for metal like this? Years ago we used them, made the masking much faster

Do you follow the same process and use same materials for an aluminum fence?

If you add acetone to oil base it dosent take the shine away?

I had a question : do you recommend to spray paint wrought iron fence w designs and loops on the designs of the fence or would it be better to use rollers

How due bud metal fence Basic idea Seems like lots of extra prep and detail I’m getting lots of requests for it, not sure best bid process

I'm in California and can't use the oil-based products. What do you suggest?

Chris, why not your Titan Cap Spray 115?

Chris had a question about what you billed. How much would you had charged when you had your company with a crew of guys?

Sorry to waste your time asking this question but I can’t find it. I have a sander but can’t find the hook and loop sand pads or system you use on the sander. Mine has those hooks that you slot paper into. Do I buy a new pad to receive these times of sponges? Any links? Happy to buy from you. Thanks!!

What sander are you using?

I ruined my knees by not using knee pads on some many paint jobs , please start useing them your knees well that you ..ps did a fance like this with a small roller ,wish I had the sprayer you used , thank you for your passion and great work..

Did you end up painting the bottom? Ty

I haven't seen a video on how best to CLEAN spray equipment