I have a colorbond fence.
If you don't have colorbond in your area, it's painted steel panelling that can be used for fences or roofs. My fence looks like this:
But what you can't see is the back – there is an unpainted steel crossbeam.
I'm thinking about painting the crossbeam. Is there any particular preparation I should undertake with the steel?
I've heard I should sand it. And I should use a spray rather than brush… Does anyone have experience with this?
Best Answer
Do not flood the steel with rust preventer. Let it dry and wash your hands properly. If the rust remover makes white bulges just remove it with a another tool. Do not touch with your hands to avoid a) acid burn, b) oil residue on steel
We use to do that in South Africa on all gate installations because summers were extremly dry and some winters could be torrential with flash flooding. This method lasts years and years. (It is a method borrowed from the automotive industry - in its simplistic form)
Good luck