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[Sir Tigger KC]

Any good?    I have a section of fence that needs repainting and was thinking about trying a pressure sprayer instead of brushes to speed the job up.   

Although I'm sat listening to the howling wind and am wondering if I'll have a fence left in the morning anyway!   

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5L-Pressure-Pump-Sprayer-Gun-Shed-Decking-Fence-Garden-Wood-Paint-New/114297678218?hash=item1a9cac298a:g:JoQAAOSwcTZfC1XB

[Shackeng]

I use an old garden sprayer modified with a schrader valve instead of hand pump, charged from compressor.
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTczEo-sJVpjiD9EwQ6rEhy8Mi8tjxzAhqSnA&s

[Marks DTM Calib]

Tried one at the MILs some years ago, they create a good quick finish 

But that is where the good news ends, it just doesn't last, this modern wax and water based fence paint needs forcing into the wood grain to get any decent life out of it, and so the finish with the sprayers just doesn't last.

So if your ok with re-application regularly, then no issue with the sprayer

[Rangie]

Bought one tried it,  brush in my opinion is much better .

[Raeturbo]

They seem to use more than a brush.

[STEMO]

My neighbour used one on a breezy day and spotted about five cars along the street.

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

My neighbour used one on a breezy day and spotted about five cars along the street.

Good multi tasking. Was he completing an I Spy book?

[Lizzie Zoom]

Yep, it is always the brush for me, although even though I wear protective clothing I still get covered myself. 

My ex used to do all the fencing in the past as he loved doing it, but now he has gone fence maintenance is down to me

[johnnydog]

Can't beat good old fashioned creosote, but unfortunately the 'fence' police will have you - if you can still breath when you've finished....

[Rangie]

We have around 40 panels + a couple of gates which I try to treat annually don't mind doing it but do between 5-8 per day which is more than enough for me, by then it's time for a beer..🍺

[Broomies Mate]

Can't beat good old fashioned creosote, but unfortunately the 'fence' police will have you - if you can still breath when you've finished....

Used engine oil is the top-dog.  Smells lovely on a hot summers day, too! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Can't beat good old fashioned creosote, but unfortunately the 'fence' police will have you - if you can still breath when you've finished....

.....mixed with old engine oil.

Waste not want not.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

What BM says.

Those V10 engines hold a lot of oil.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I put up a new fence at a rental property a couple of years ago and painted it with used Genuine GM 10W40.  I was there a few weeks ago and noticed that the water was still beading on the wood, so it'll last for years. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I put up a new fence at a rental property a couple of years ago and painted it with used Genuine GM 10W40.  I was there a few weeks ago and noticed that the water was still beading on the wood, so it'll last for years. 

......and presumably it is more environmentally friendly than tipping it down the drain  of your neighbour.