If you are anything like myself, when working in the garden I am constantly putting my tools down, and then forgetting where I had last placed them. So to solve this problem, i have painted my garden tools bright red. this makes them easier to see against soil coloured background. However, in hind sight I should of painted these a bright pink, that way they are more likely not to be claimed by others.
Visit your local hardware or paint store and ask for an epoxy enamel paint. This is preferred, as it will dry hard and is suitable for the wear and tear that your tools will be exposed to. You will need no more than 500 mil, to give your tools a couple coats. Your tools will come up as good as new. This is also, as great tip to give life back to any old tools that you may inherit or find at second hand trash and treasure markets.
June 24th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Good tip Backyard Farmer. Think I’ll get out in the backyard today and start painting my tool.
July 12th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Rather interesting. Has few times re-read for this purpose to remember. Thanks for interesting article. Waiting for trackback
September 6th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
I see you painted the tines of the garden fork in addition to its handle.
Did you need different paint for doing metal (and rust?)?
September 7th, 2009 at 6:18 am
I use an enamel paint that is specially made for metal, However I paint the handle with the same paint, as the enamel paint drys really hard and will withstand wear and tear during use, and won’t chip as much as regular paint.
August 1st, 2010 at 10:18 pm
How is epoxy enamel paint for filling in and holding a splintering out piece of a handle? I have several old shovels that are great except for a section of the handle that has a problem. Right now the best cure I have found is 3M Electrical tape.