The results were so startling (in a good way) that neighbors have been stopping by to comment on ...
The results were so startling (in a good way) that neighbors have been stopping by to comment on my new fence. I will upload two before and two after photos. On initial application, the results are much shinier than a new fence, but I am so happy with the results it is amazing. I anticipate that this will extend the life of the fence.
Couple of things to note.
I did not ask them to shake it the pain; I should have. It easily too me me 10 to 20 minutes to mix each can using a paint stick. I had to be very careful while stirring the paint because the solids on the bottom were so thick and solid. Even if you have an attachment for a hand drill, use the stick first to break things up.
The can recommends that you use a 1.5" wool nap roller. The largest sold by Home Depot is 1.25". I purchased the 1.5" wool nap roller. Although I did not try the smaller roller, the 1.25" will probably work but based on my usage with the 1.5", I recommend that you follow the instructions on the can. If you do go for the smaller nap, stay with wool.
Use the roller first, then get the things that you missed with a brush. I started with a brush, and for the gates with the fancy stuff, perhaps that was best, but, I could have saved a large amount of time if I had used the roller first then followed up with the brush. I was not able to get the bottom part of the bar with the roller, for example.
Decide how close to the ground you want to go and then be sure to clear the grass and plants out of the way.
I used a pressure washer and that removed from things growing on the fence (moss maybe).
You will need to roll both sides of the fence.
Be careful around things such as hinges. You do not want paint in your hinges or movable things. That is bad.
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May 30, 2020
Paint is very thin but covers very nicely. We used a paint mitt rather than a roller to avoid th...
Paint is very thin but covers very nicely. We used a paint mitt rather than a roller to avoid the splashing a roller does. We got compliments on the way it turned out.
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Nov 8, 2015
One Coat
My fence is probably 30 years old and had significant surface rust. I prepped with mineral spirits, primed with Rustoleum rusty metal primer, and then applied this paint with a 3/4" roller and 2" brushes. It took about 1.75 gallons of paint (and nearly the same amount of primer) to cover 150 linear feet of chain link fencing. This painted covered excellent in one coat, but that was probably because I prepped and primed before hand. I had a helper and it still took 8 hours to do the painting alone.
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Jun 26, 2024
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Jun 26, 2024
Excellent coverage. Same result as Rust-Oleum's aluminum paint, but cheaper.
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Mar 28, 2024
Goo, but It is too expensive a gallon
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Thank you for sharing your experience with Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Chain Link Fence Paint. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14
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Nov 29, 2023
Didnt need get 1 gallon for amount of fence had paint but did great shop so use rest of paint for future use
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Oct 4, 2023
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Sep 28, 2023
Easy to uses, and cover well. Look nice when done
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Aug 3, 2023
Rust-oleum the best for outdoor midwest weather.
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Jun 14, 2023
Good product used with a sprayers and went a long...
Good product used with a sprayers and went a long way
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May 21, 2023
Covers rust easily - 1 coat...
Covers rust easily - 1 coat
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Sep 21, 2022
You don’t need much on your brush or roller goes...
You don’t need much on your brush or roller goes on nicely and covers very well.I only needed one coat.Neighbors have said how great it looks one has said he needs to do his and what was I using.
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Apr 13, 2022
they need to stock new cans and not sell old dry cans
I got a old can and when i try to stir the paint it is just silver muck on the bottom
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Response from Rust-OleumSupportApr 13, 2022
That is not what we like to hear, Pete! Since our Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Chain Link Fence Paint contains aluminum leafing pigment, it can settle out of solution to the bottom of the can. This pigment needs to be mixed well prior to each use to ensure proper coverage and performance. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2
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Jan 19, 2022
I definitely recommend to follow the instructions and use a...
I definitely recommend to follow the instructions and use a long nap roller and a paint brush where the roller won't reach. After a month, the paint seems to be holding up well, however only time will tell for the long term.
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Nov 16, 2021
My husband used it and love it. Said it spread...
My husband used it and love it. Said it spread on fence real good. My neighbor said it looked new.
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Sep 8, 2021
Paint is very thin & messy to work with, but...
Paint is very thin & messy to work with, but covers well.