How to repair or paint front fence?

LorenClayton

Hello

I've been chipping away at this fence, removing as much soft wood as I can. I think what's left is fairly intact. I'd really appreciate some advice on how I progress from here. I liked Mitchell's reply to someone else with the same problem https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Outdoor/How-to-restore-a-rotted-timber-post/m-p/143384

so would Earl's wood hardener be the best to use here? I'm not worried about how it looks; I just want the fence to be as sound as it can be without having to replace it. Do I need to fill afterwards - or would it be OK if I don't?

I was planning to get a Ryobi 18V random orbital sander and then primer and Wattyl Solagard Deep Ocean Low Sheen Exterior 

paint to finish off.

Thank you all for your help.

EricL

Hello @LorenClayton 

I believe that it would be more cost effective to replace some of the fence panels rather than patching it up with wood hardener and builder's bog. I recommend looking at replacing the middle support post and the last four panels at the bottom of the fence. I suggest measuring the size of the panel to make sure you get a similar one. I suspect that it is either a Merbau decking panel or 90 x 22mm Decking H3 Treated Pine. 

I recommend sanding the surface of the remaining panels and painting it over with a new coat of paint.

Let me call on our experienced members @DIY4Knuckleheds and @Remarka6le for their recommendations.

If you need further assistance, please let us know. 

Eric