Re-painting outside iron fence

[newood2]

I have a iron fence 60ft long by 5ft high to repaint. It will need a lot of scraping off of corrosion and rust, then prime and paint. What name brand primer and paint would you recommend? Should I use flat or gloss finish?

Howie

[Pappy]

I am partial to Rustoleum paints. Use the rusty metal primer and I would lean toward one of the 'Hammered' paints for a top coat. I did some picnic table legs with it several years ago. The cedar benches and top need refinishing but the legs are still good.

[jhart]

Agree with Pappy on the Rustoleum paint. Used it on some old patio furniture 7-8 years ago and still looking ok. As I remember, scraped and brushed the metal first and then used cans of the spray paint. I didn't prime it first, just used the Rustoleum paint straight from the spray can. I believe I put on 2 coats.