How to repaint pallet forks?

[jodebg]

Just purchase a used set of Bradco pallet forks.

Some of the paint was worn off and there was some light rust area.

I lightly sand the complete frame removing the rust and loose paint.

Looking for suggestions on how and what to apply to repaint the frame.

 

[4570Man]

I wouldn't bother. Even the best paint quickly wears off.

 

[Deere Dude]

Brush on some rust restorer and then paint it JD green.

 

[94BULLITT]

Prime the rusty/ bare areas and scuff the rest.

I've had good luck with genuine Kubota paint in the quart.

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[bindian]

Flat Black spray bomb Rustoleum.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

On rat rods it's called "original patina" and you carge extra for it!

 

[JerryK]

Flat Black spray bomb Rustoleum.
hugs, Brandi

SEMI-GLOSS black Rustoleum here, Sis. Semi gloss is what John Deere uses on its black painted stuff... More better .....

 

[jodebg]

I will either apply by brush or use a spray can.

How many spray can will I need to paint the frame?

 

[JerryK]

I will either apply by brush or use a spray can.

How many spray can will I need to paint the frame?

Hard to say... I try to paint all my stuff either Rustoleum Sunrise Red or Semi-Gloss black.. So, if you do the same... buy several... and paint stuff with the extra. [ that's what's it fer... ] I even buy some blue or green sometimes and paint my shovels/etc....

 

[ishiboo]

On rat rods it's called "original patina" and you carge extra for it!

And rat rods often use John Deere Blitz Black, which would be appropriate here too