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Is it possible to respray existing wrought iron gate into a different colour?

(pardon me for asking a noob question)

 

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Is it possible to respray existing wrought iron gate into a different colour?

(pardon me for asking a noob question)

Also looking at repainting my wrought iron gate (HDB)

Went to shop around but difficult to find these kind of paint.

Was quoted $280 to repaint (black with gold brush)

Anyone knows where or who is able to do this.

Thank you in advance

 

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Also looking at repainting my wrought iron gate (HDB)

Went to shop around but difficult to find these kind of paint.

Was quoted $280 to repaint (black with gold brush)

Anyone knows where or who is able to do this.

Thank you in advance

$280 for repainting in black brushed in gold is considered reasonable. You'll need to bear in mind that there is a minimum charge for these contractors for a lucrative profit margin. Many gate suppliers wouldn't even want to do the repainting unless the customer's gate has been manufactured & installed by them.

 

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$280 for repainting in black brushed in gold is considered reasonable. You'll need to bear in mind that there is a minimum charge for these contractors for a lucrative profit margin. Many gate suppliers wouldn't even want to do the repainting unless the customer's gate has been manufactured & installed by them.

Thanks as I have totally no idea how much it would cost for this job.

The rate is exclusive of GST.

 

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Thanks as I have totally no idea how much it would cost for this job.

The rate is exclusive of GST.

Hi u r most welcome :)

I think it's a reasonable price especially when they didnt supply you the gate.

But u might want to check with them of they are sanding down the old paint from your gate first before painting a new coat of paint. Any varnishing once painting is completed? And is it oil based paint they r using for your gate?

 

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Hi u r most welcome :)

I think it's a reasonable price especially when they didnt supply you the gate.

But u might want to check with them of they are sanding down the old paint from your gate first before painting a new coat of paint. Any varnishing once painting is completed? And is it oil based paint they r using for your gate?

Wow thanks alot for the tips....honestly these didn't cross my mind at all. Thought it was probably repainting only.

If they are gonna do what you mentioned, then $280 + gst is really reasonable.

 

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Yes which was why I thought that $280 is cheap if they were doing a proper job.

I went through nippon's DIY videos on painting & there was this segment on painting metals. It shows that sanding down is required.. Otherwise, the metal parts might have a "cakey" look to it if u get what I mean...

Those gates which had been painted frequently becox of loan shark harassment might end up with a "thickening" effect that looks awful as there are simply too many layers of paint over it.

 

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