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General Category => GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC => Topic started by: nonhog on January 17, 2019, 04:20:12 PM

Title: Paint chain link fence posts?
Post by: nonhog on January 17, 2019, 04:20:12 PM

Just checking if anyone has done this and how did it turn out?
Re-fencing the back yard for the new puppy.
Have old gates that are framed in standard zinc.

Title: Re: Paint chain link fence posts?
Post by: TR on January 17, 2019, 04:34:00 PM

I bought some Galv spray paint to touch a old gate and post....work pretty well.Bought it at Lowe's

TR

Title: Re: Paint chain link fence posts?
Post by: DeadNutz on January 17, 2019, 04:49:55 PM

Are the posts used and corroded from being in the ground? If they are I would get new ones unless this is a temporary fence. Like TR said you can use galv spray paint.

Title: Re: Paint chain link fence posts?
Post by: slip knot on January 17, 2019, 05:01:07 PM

Wipe with an acid prep to clean the zinc off. Some folks get by with vinegar. prime and paint.

Title: Re: Paint chain link fence posts?
Post by: Uncle Buck on January 17, 2019, 05:04:48 PM

Quote from: slip knot on January 17, 2019, 05:01:07 PM

Wipe with an acid prep to clean the zinc off. Some folks get by with vinegar. prime and paint.

Bingo, use vinegar and you can follow with any color you choose!

Title: Re: Paint chain link fence posts?
Post by: bonneyman on January 17, 2019, 06:07:34 PM

Agreed with the above tips.
My dad used to use vinegar to "prep" sheet metal for soldering - as solder won't stick to zinc - and I've used various 95% pure zinc aerosols to protect evap cooler pans and exposed ductwork.

Title: Re: Paint chain link fence posts?
Post by: nonhog on January 18, 2019, 06:02:10 PM

Thanks for the replys!
Not sure why I need to get the information now.
Won't be able to paint for months.
My boy helped me set posts.
I'll give it a couple days before stretching the chain link.