Best paint for wrought-iron railings

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Quite by accident, I discovered the best paint for outdoor wrought-iron railings is PlastiKote Universal Black Engine Enamel. About 20 years ago, my buddies and I assembled a small-block Chevy V8 for use in our '67 Camaro 1/4-mile drag-race car. We painted the OEM block with PlastiKote Chevrolet Orange paint and ran the engine for a few years. We overstressed the block, decided to upgrade to an aftermarket block, and tossed the old OEM block behind the barn. It sat out on the ground in the weather for at least 15 years, and I'd always marvel at how well the PlastiKote paint was holding up. It continued to look like new!

Based on my observations, I decided to get some PlastiKote Universal Black Engine Enamel to paint the wrought-iron railings at my house and my parents' house. In the past, I always used black Rustoleum enamel, but it never lasted more than a few years with the weather we have here in New England. Now, I'm pleased to report that all the railings I painted with PlastiKote have held up well for more than five years and still look like they were painted yesterday.

If you're interested in trying PlastiKote paint, you can get it at Amazon as either a single spray can or a box of six cans:

http://a.co/38d2j9j

I hope this information is helpful to you.
 
Regular Rustoleum is not suitable, you need the marine version with the built in UV protection. Yes, this is based on personal experience. When using it with a paint gun, I also add a hardener.

https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-206999-Marine-Topside-1-Quart/dp/B000BZTJT2

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I have never seen this item in the store, I mail order it. I have used it to paint a car, metail railings, and the outside portion of an exterior door.
 
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