How to paint galvanised metal and picket fence?

[Aedp1]

I have 70 meters of fence to paint - 40 metre of picket that is changing colour and previous vendor only did one coat, as well a narrow corrugated metal fence for 30 metres which to specific powder coat is too $$ hence I will paint. Replacing current colourbond which has seen better days. Seeking recommendation of type of spray paint gun to buy IF that is the be most efficient option, or if old fashioned brush will deliver ultimately a better finish.  Economy of my time important but it's a lot of fence and needs to look good.   Unsure if a roller will work on narrow corrugated.  I am a Ryobi owner so if spray is an option anything in that family I would have back up batteries on hand.  TIA.

[JacobZ]

Hi @Aedp1,

Considering time is important, I would suggest using a sprayer. Once the fences are prepped and the paint is mixed, they fly through jobs like this.

Unfortunately, all of Ryobi's paint sprayers are air tools, which require an air compressor, which is a shame because the backup batteries would have come in handy.

I'd suggest having a look at the following paint sprayers as potential options for you -

• Wagner Fence & Deck Paint Sprayer
   
• Wagner W125 Wood & Metal Paint Sprayer
   
• Ozito 400W Power Paint Spray Gun.

As these paint sprayers all need AC power, you'd also need to grab a long extension lead.

Check out How To Spray Paint A Fence for some guidance on the process.

Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob