Painting a Rusty Metal Gate (Restoration) | The Carpenter's Daughter

Here's how I removed rust from our 2nd hand metal gates quickly using power tools before painting black with gold balls.
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[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Definitely brushes for me, I think there would be a lot of over spray from spray cans and probably cost more too. Incidentally be careful with the angle grinder creating sparks as the metal in the spark is hot enough to embed its self into glass on the car at the front of your house. The metal dust can also stain cars if left and not washed off. Looks nice and smart those gates.

[@totherarf]

Is that getting a metallic paint job? ..... I'll get me coat ;o)

[@Onlinesully]

Jeez didn’t know that. that’s not great

[@araucariasightings3247]

I damaged my windshield like an idiot when 15 years ago grinding near my truck and I still have the same pitted windshield today. It was because I was too lazy to move the vehicle but I do regret it.

[@stephenhall5430]

Worx tools are great. They have something for every job

[@888johnmac]

paint tin in an old washing up bowl .. well my life has just been changed , thanks for that tip

[@888johnmac]

for outside i prefer paint brush ( less wasted paint & overspray ) .. turned out nicely

[@m6j159]

Yes...I'm with you there...brilliant idea👍

[@Newsystem10]

Incredibly thorough preparation. Railing can be so time consuming. Great job.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! :)

[@jamescanavan230]

One of the few Honest quality content creators out there. Keep it up!

[@pteddie6965]

The gates look great. If you have the patience for it, brushes are the way to go. Thanks for sharing this one with us.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! I'm glad most are saying brushes. It felt nice and leisurely after saving time powering through the prep!

[@suzannepropst596]

so I'm just starting to research how to remove rust/peeling paint & to repaint my hand rails. I appreciated the tips from your video, thank you! I've watched a couple where they spray painted & I think I might just paint with a brush like you did. Much better for the environment and not as much to mask off and cover!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Agree! Plus I think painting is cheaper 😀

[@suzannepropst596]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK I'm running to many hiccups in this project. I've tried wire brushes with a drill, sand paper, paint stripper and not making much progress. Plus scrapping. I have many curves and the spindles are curved. any suggestions?

[@lwoodt1]

Stately looking gates. Painting the knobs makes them stand out and gives the gates much more definition. Media blasting is also an option for paint removal. A nicely done video showing the different tool options as well.

[@garydouglass9577]

Brilliant job. Mini roller and brush I’d choose. Well done 👍

[@felixreali7101]

great video (again). Tip: for anyone needing to use knee protection for any DIY work, try using volleyball knee-pads! I've been using an old pair for years now and they are brilliant. Nice and soft and bendy.

[@theresagreat1618]

It came out beautiful great job

[@mikenewman3715]

Stunning as always.

[@Harriboiiiii]

Thank you for the excellent video, I painted our metal gates and banisters when we first moved in and I never took the time to remove any of the rust but now that it's due again (3 years later...) I'll be taking advice from this. Thank you again!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! Well, you never know... I might have to paint it in 3 years too 🤷‍♀️😂 Maybe Hammerite isn't as good even on the tiniest bi bit of rust? I'll have to share on update over time :)

[@jessekaur100]

Would love an update on the paint’s longevity & rusting if any. Thanks 😊

[@nicholasnicou2598]

Vikkie, you're a friggin' legend! You should start a company over here in Cyprus doing this work, there's quite a few Brits living here.

[@stephencollins7714]

Great job as always, what I love about you is that you never bodge anything and are happy to try new methods. The idea of the paint pot in the washing up bowl is genius. It did worry me a bit when your car was so close but I am probably over protective of mine. Think the gold worked really well

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! The old washing up bowl was actually a viewer's tip years ago and have used it ever since! Also, the car bonnet is the next restoration video 😂 *But nothing to do with the gate... the lacquer's peeling from a pressure washer lol

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK i always try to be careful pressure washing my car in case it lifts any loose paint. My problem is i work at british steel in scunthorpe and my car gets either covered in dust when its dry or lathered with the wet dust and crap when it rains. So it gets covered in traffic film remover. Then pressure washed off including under the wheel arches. Then end up swilling drive down afterwards.

[@stephencollins7714]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK The Mechanics Daughter coming to a KZbin screen near you shortly.

[@stephenobrien2876]

What a brilliant job vikki your such a inspiration x

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Aww, thanks so much :)

[@SteveC38]

That came out Awesome! Nice Work👍

[@ToughBuiltEuropeOfficial]

Loving the GelFit knee pads and ClipTech tool belt! 💪

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

😄 Thanks! Love the extra bits I picked up too for my phone and hammer ☺️

[@_tmmy_]

It would be lovely to see what the bungalow currently looks like after all that work you have done on your videos with your parents and husband helping you! I imagine you must have some videos yet to upload but please do keep up the good work 👍🏻 Those concrete ‘Spax’ screws which I have seen on several videos (although there’s many makes out there) are brilliant as well, especially when you are doing timber work and can’t get behind to bash a plug in because it’s already in situ.

[@Mikidy303]

NIce Job, I like the gold touch. I'm a big fan of rust converter chemicals. Many that aren't not bad for the environment. takes a lot of the work out for me. thanks for posting.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks for the reminder! I need to a rust converter soon on a patch on the boat. Someone today told me I should never use red oxide before painting as the top layers don't stick. So it sounds like I need to go back to bare metal again, rust converter, primer, etc. What joy 😂 *Luckily it's only a small patch

[@ianpearse4480]

Thanks for the share. Hope my gate looks that good once it's done.

[@seandanes3859]

Painter here 💁. What use inbetween the spindles is a 13mm mini belt sander. It can be used on all of it. They are brilliant little tools. Although I've only seen corded and air driven models, no battery options.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I love the sound of a mini belt sander!!!! ☺️

[@scottsmith8546]

Nice job Vikkie, the fence looks great and your patience definitively paid off. PS - As for me, I would have taken them into the garage, sand blasted them and then spray painted them, even the gold tops.

[@juliehenderson1672]

Gold accent privides a great look! Nice job!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks so much! I thought so too. Pure black looked so average compared to the rest on the street lol

[@msk3905]

I am glad that you didn’t forget the knobs, they need attention to!

[@texasproud3332]

Good video I think the brush on method is great but like any painting project prep is the key to it all

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you and absolutely! Not a fan of doing a job twice!

[@philrockabilly]

Great job. 👍

[@H3YdUD3]

Great work

[@sonicstoryteller]

What a cracking job Vick definitely brushes a good Harris ,,, I could watch you 5 nights a week and twice on a Sunday ,, great job. Best wishes from Shropshire 👍🌹

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Haha... I'm sure you'd get bored 😂😂

[@sonicstoryteller]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK I could never get board of you 👍👍🌹

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

☺️☺️

[@wisher21uk]

Very nice job there Vickkie black and gold looks fab you seem to pay a lot more attention to the very very upper parts of the gates 😉 lol

[@skimmingstoness]

I remember selling paint when Hammerite brought outage ill-fated Metal Master, was a disaster. It was basically a static charge machine and the paint tubes cost a fortune. Nothing better than a brush and a tin of paint.

[@denewoodthorpe5872]

Nice job as always👌👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks again😊

[@wannabetrucker7475]

Lovely 👍

[@tonymanero5544]

In the US, there’s a chemical called Ospho and similar that neutralizes rust for painting. Then there is a primer made primarily from zinc. The zinc will keep the metal from rusting. Then the paint top coat.

[@onehourbreak]

I'm not sure I have the patience to do that, amazing

[@CheckFred]

I remember when Hammerite first came on the Scene with their 'planished' look .... I painted a WHOLE 'Vauxhall Victor' in their Metallic Blue ...... Those were the days when 'Flocking' cars seemed 'cool' TOO! ;-)

[@johncrisp6683]

After a year, are you still as pleased with the wonderful job you did?

[@genghisbunny]

I love the spray gun, I remember you got it later on, would have made this so much easier, but great job regardless!

[@RelaxingASMRColorsDrawFun]

👏👏❤Good nice job.🥰🌹

[@totherarf]

Did mine in Hammerite Green with Gold accents! (but then I Am different) Hammerite is a strange beast .... I go for the paint brush, 2" for speed. If it is normal paint, say a gloss (I always go for liquid) a radiator roller is by far the quickest. This method works well on gutters and downspouts too ;o) Changing the subject a bit to Rust. ..... If it is flaky you do need to remove it, but if only a light coating it may be worth painting it with Ferric Chloride. This is the active ingredient in many car rust treatments. It converts the rust to an inert black coating that will prevent further rusting. Gloves area good idea unless you want nicotine like stains on your hands! Simply wash off the excess after an hour and you are good to paint ;o)

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

I know hammerite can be a pain to work with. If goes well can get good results. Other times no matter what i do it doesn't look right.

[@nickk.827]

I've just had the exact same laborious railing job! And more ornate, bloody nightmare!!😁

[@nickk.827]

P.s not that I'm predidice over a person's size or stature, a future tip for railing or the like painting, find a small person who doesn't have to contort their entire being and then have to take copious amounts of brufen!! Might cost more But worth it.😁 hope this helps.

[@nickk.827]

P.s not that I'm predidice over a person's size or stature, a future tip for railing or the like painting, find a small person who doesn't have to contort their entire being and then have to take copious amounts of brufen!! Might cost more But worth it.😁 hope this helps.

[@Daniel-ue8se]

Nice!!

[@necurrence1776]

This gate has less rust than mine yet I’m still planning to strip the rust and the old paint manually. Removing it with power tools seems uneven, way too aggressive in accessible areas and not at all in closed corners. The new paint will flake in those corners together with the old one. Thanks for sharing, I’ve learned something from your experience.

[@OriginalRaveParty]

The results look much better. I would have done the exact same colours too. You can't go wrong with black and gold accents.

[@OverGrowTheUk]

Wow beautiful and practical what more could you ask for 😁

[@Sticknbkid]

I am hear researching rusty gate restoration for my next project. I got few lessons on this video.

[@Paul-mz2dq]

Nice video 👍🏻👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

[@Paulie1232]

Not sure if you have the product in the UK, it's called POR15, it's used in the Automotive industry. The stuff will stop rust in its tracks and never come back. The only issue is you need to top coat it, which means painting twice. But you'll never repaint it again...other then that that, great job...looks good...

[@losttheplot26]

Owterol oil additive rust inhibitor. Red oxide primer undercoat and two coats of rustoleum combi colour more shiny black than hammerite

[@JonDingle]

I rarely use a spanner to tighten the nut on a grinder. I just twist the disc tight by hand and the nut will nip the last bit when the grinder is put to work. Removing rust, l paint on phosphoric acid, go make a brew, get a biscuit or three and then wash it all off 30mins or so later and bingo, no rust!

[@nicksmith9371]

Brush over can. Tend to find the cans give a lot less, you lose more, you get less to begin with and these cans although slightly better than years past are harmful in comparison. Plus I quite like textured on things like gates.

[@chatterboxpopsi8265]

Hi vikki enjoyed your blog

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Glad you enjoyed ☺️

[@tube56t53]

So there is hammerite paint, direct to rust, does this mean u dont need to remove rust and paint directly on it?

[@Petertronic]

I also have a rusty old gate that also needs doing. It has lots of curly scrolly bits so those power tools might not be suitable! Oh yes brushing paint is 100% better. The coverage from spray cans is always very poor, most of it goes into the air and surrounding area.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

There's been a couple of mentions of either a mini belt sander or power file if that helps? And I imagine the spray paint going everywhere, it was that windy. Plus, I'd have needed a face mask no doubt 😂

[@Ploggy.]

Wow you don’t do things by halves Vikkie that’s a nice job 👍👍👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Only had 2 days of nice weather before it was forecast with rain, so powered through it. Didn't want to wait another year 😂

[@woody123930]

As someone who worked making these gates for a living many moons ago re-coating on site was always done with a brush . If like you they had to be rubbed down we advised hamer rite for the finish as the only way to get complete smoothness was to dip and strip . This would have been done in the factory and then re-sprayed . Spraying on site was normally a no no as you have no control on the environment and overspray tended to get everywhere due to the wind . Unless you had a portable spray booth .

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Very interesting and thanks for your insight :)

[@steveinsj]

LOl, Im just doing a quoting for a job like this - Thumbs up!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Do you mean you're quoting it for someone?

[@steveinsj]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Yes, Im rehanging the gate and painting. There are some good wire brushes from Toolstation that work in the grinder and your drill gun that will save some time. Side note have you tried Owatrol Oil great stuff it helps save on the labour. Hand painted for the gate as spaying will be lost to the wind. Ta

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

I have a black and decker power file which comes in very handy on awkward rusty spots. I see the sealant covered leggings have made an appearance again. Personally have found with hammerite even with a brush it usually covers well. Also have used the poundshop paint with reasonable results

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Is this the mini belt sander? That's what comes up when I search power file.

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK does look like they do come up as mini belt sander but have sent a picture of the black and decker one i use via your contact section on your website.

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

I wish had used knee pads more often. Damaged my left knee many years ago wiring a new built house. It now has a early stages of arthritis in it and right knee plays me up every now and then. So is worth wearing t them.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks for the warning! I've sadly read a few comments like this, so they're good reminders as I'm a devil for not botherinh and making do! Hope your knees get better!

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK not much can do with my knee other than take it steady on it. Is worth looking after your knees and joints

[@paul1962uk]

There is that method or get them powder coated, which one is more cost effective though!

[@MrCrabbing]

How is the boat? you could do a gold rubbing strake on her. I have found a wire wheel in the grinder excellent for rust removal but it sometimes painful to use as the little bits of wire fly of and stick in you, also you need good protection especially face mask

[@ohasis8331]

Gates, arrgh! I don't know how many times I've done my sister's gates over the years, not a job I like. I gave up on the hand/tool removal and went for a brush on stripper cum rust remover. Does a pretty neat job and a lot cleaner. BTW, that black button on your grinder, if you press and hold it in, you should be able to grab the disk by the other hand (use a work glove if you nave delicate pinkies) and turn it. You can use this to take disks off and to put them on. They'll auto tighten once you get them on. Was that a football I saw Hans nudging at the start? Getting a bit above himself, no? The gold adds a nice touch and they look great.

[@edo7131]

How about applying an antirust coat before painting..without it the rust will come back.

[@Morpha-Ahprom]

👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Cheers 👍

[@araucariasightings3247]

Great video. Did I spot a monkey puzzle tree in the background? The Araucaria bidwillii (bunya) and the Araucana (monkey puzzle) are my two favorite trees. If I could grow a monkey puzzle where I live I would but it's too warm from what I have learned.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Yep 😀

[@StratsRUs]

Thank you.Do you know how long the metal paint can be stored for if quite a bit was left over from last time ? About three years ago I think ? Thanks

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I've probably returned to a tin older than that and used it 😆

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I don't know the exacts though

[@StratsRUs]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Thank you for your time, though.I appreciate it

[@GabrielIonescuisro]

Normally you don't have to go all that far with removing all that surface rust with this type of gates, if you use a good special paint with rust inhibitor in it, it should do the trick. Soapy water also was unnecessary, a good wipe with some paint thinner it's enough. As for the way of applying paint, if you want a longer lasting protection it's best to use brush and roller, spray paint will fail in a year or two, the coats are way thinner than brushed paint.

[@juliehenderson1672]

Have you tried C.L R. Liquid? Calcium, Lime and Rust remover?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

No I haven't, but I'll look it up :)

[@darc_harmoni4828]

So there is no need to apply a primer first? Or does the first coat serve as a primer?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Not with the stuff I used.

[@omraz7864]

is paint better than powder coating? your gates were they powder coated before getting rusted?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Good question! I'm guessing they were powder coated initially, but don't know as this was a 2nd hand gate we installed. A few others in the comments have said paint is more hardwearing than thin powder coats. With brushing it on, it's unavoidable to get brushstrokes, but I like it.

[@juliehenderson1672]

Do you need rust protection before painting?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I think it depends on the paint, but perhaps it's a belts and braces method though!

[@bigandy9768]

Where was the dogs PPE, surely it should off been wearing safety glasses?! Or even a high vis or a hard hat lol, 4 safety boots?.

[@SN-hx4mg]

Can usually paint my gates as well 😂😎?

[@tevman69]

You have one-lucky husband.

[@ahrisss]

I suggest sandblasting in a workshop that offers this for selfservice.

[@paulyh4531]

Paint brush every time , spraying would spoilt your mini 😉 used that hammerite loads of times , brilliant stuff,used it on a metal bench in green still looks alright after 10 years. Only thing is birds keep shitting on it. 😂👍

[@davidprice5707]

Paintbrush for me

[@dianadelahaye7660]

No primer?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

This Hammerite stuff doesn't need it.

[@jerryvanrees2689]

No spray cans. Results can be so much better when using a brush. Personal preference is a round brush vs. square type. Decent job though.

[@alanireland5222]

Paint brush :)

[@cheriearcher6643]

Great job. Next time you might wanna wear a long sleeve shirt

[@toast6135]

Did you look at wire brushes for your drill or grinder? You can also get brass ones that aren't as harsh as steel ones. These can often get in tight spots. Another trouble with angle grinders is if they produce sparks, they can burn your car paint or windscreen if you're parked close. I possibly would of used some rust killer before painting too. The paints that claim direct to rust just contain the rust they don't convert it. Something like krust or jenolite. You don't have to use fancy car primer but even red oxide would of given a better protection against bumps and scrapes if used before paint. I always thought hammered finish was tougher than smooth but I could be wrong and not everyone wants their gates looking like a 70's milling machine. Little jobs like this make add up to make the whole property look good so worth doing!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! Yes, I tried a wire brush drill attachment and it didn't do much, but I don't think it helps that it's 1" diameter as it kept spinning off, out of control on the little surface area I could work on. It was great for taking off a bit of rust off the roof of our boat though.

[@stevewoodw]

It looks like the jobs done and the video's not finished - this would have been checking out if it wasn't ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5iXZ4yLpNuDi8U ). Thick paint on top of a rust converter looks sensible - they don't work half as well as they first appear to.

[@philiptaylor1399]

Uve got to get round ur knobs vickie. Lol

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

In tight gaps 😂😂😂

[@robc8593]

Noisy paint or just cold ears? lol

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Been waiting for someone to comment something similar lol... love my bluetooth ear defender headphones. The charge lasts weeks and even wear them editing videos.

[@robc8593]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Should have known you would have the right toys for the job x

[@PaulSmith-rd8yc]

Little tip with paint warm up a bit so when it cools down it pours all the paintbrush out and old coach painters tip

[@trevorpeauk3931]

Being black, you could just use Hammerstein, which keeps rut at bay.. nice work Vickie.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Sounds like a rock band lol

[@ratchriat1716]

you could done wi a better paint brushe.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Perhaps! Opted for a natural brush with it being an oil based paint.

[@in6587]

just remove the gates and take them somewhere to get them sandblasted...

[@darrenwilliams7741]

Just use Hammerite Direct to Rust Metal Paint 🤣 no need to grind the rust with that Paint

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Ah... I'm not sure about that! Better to remove as much as give it the best chance possible. Plus, there was a log of bubbling and wanted a smooth job overall.

[@trevorpeauk3931]

Agh, too hasty. Hammerite it is.!!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Haha.. i was about to google this new product I'd never heard of 😂😂😂😂

[@laurencefeeney1661]

Sorry, but this video is like a lot of KZbin offerings from the U.S A. Like our U.S. posts, you use a sledgehammer to crack a but. No need for eye protection, No need for ear protection, No need for a dust mask, No need for knee pads, No need for electric tools. At least you went for a good paintbrush .Tip( wind an elastic band midway on the bristles to reduce the amount of paint getting up to the ferrule which makes brush cleaning easier). So you use £1,000 of equipment and consumables to do a £20 task. I have done similar, but taken longer for a lot less. Hammerite is overpriced shite. I used broken hacksaw blades to remove every tiny bit of paint ; without gouging metal , which leaves deep marks. Minimal or no dust is made and the finish is good for paint.

[@josehernandez6764]

No primer?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Don't need it with the black metal paint I used