"Andy Dingley" wrote in message
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On Wed, 11 May 2005 17:58:43 GMT, "BigWallop"
wrote:

If you want glossy black, then give them a coat of Hammerite Enamel Black.

It doesn't last ten minutes on thin steel gates (Hammerite is too
stiff, and doesn't like the bending). Over powder coat you won't even
get five minutes.


Gates are handmade and aren't thin - the metal used is about twice standard
gates - a friend's husband has a forge in his backyard for a hobby, so money
went into the materials.

Any ideas on the dulling?