Hi guys, and DIY experts,

I've been thinking of painting my gate. This is my first time and here's what my initial research lead me to.

1) Nippon 9000 undercoat
2) Nippon 9000 Gloss Finish
3) Go to a shop aka Ace hardware, and select a Nippon 9000 can (D-Deep, P-Pastel, etc) and mix in their machine for color.

Question:
Where's the best place to begin looking for Nippon paint? Ace Hardware does provide 15% discount though.

i was thinking of Dulux too, and their website is highly informative and impressive! Thing is, i understand that their pricing is also 20% higher than their competitors, hence i did not take their product seriously. However, do you think i should relook at it? Is it worth the effort? Or should i just consider other brands, even?

thanks!

I like that idea, but i guess i want personal satisfaction from this too, hence the thought of doing this myself. *grin*

i definitely hope i dont regret there after!

The other things i need too are the following:
1) steel brush (to remove oil paint)
2) sand paper - anyone know what grit level?
3) touch up brush - 1.5cm, 4cm and 6cm
4) thinner (whats the diff with turpentine & spirit?)
5) loads of patience and energy

momusu,

That's good feedback! Good to know someone else has done this! very motivating indeed!

My renovation guy used a flat paint for my gate. Real problem. No wonder the paint didnt last.

Anyway, i'm all for a gloss finish, and Nippon looks like a good way forward.

I'll be using a steel brush to get rid of some part of the old paint. Then intend to remove rusty areas. How did you do it? Sandpaper or some machine? Do share the grit level with me yah!

more expert advise?

fire it up! that's for walls! *grin*