The gates need to be re-painted in black gloss, then the gold trim on the finnials etc have to be re-painted. Any tips on the best way to paint wrought iron gates? Any recommendations as to the best type of gold paint to use? It's going to be a fiddly job - I ain't looking forward to it!!!!

Any suggestions on prep work, securing the area in case of overspray, etc???? Never done this before, and can't afford to pay to have it done. Any detailed instructions or helpful sites would be greatly appreciated!

If so, would it be something you could do with a blow torch, or would you need to take it to a forge or similar?

I purchased some wrought iron gates 18 months ago. They were powder coated in black and I was told they were galvanised and would not rust. I have chased it up with the company who claim that they had sub-let that part of the business and were not liable, however they have since taken the business back and can correct the problem for a fee.