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I quoted to hand paint a substantial area of closeboard fencing panels in the garden of a new build property 3 years ago using the potential customers newly purchased supply of fence paint , Not a well known brand , probably water based . 

They just got back asking if i would like to re estimate apologising for the long delay . My question is after 3 years will the fence paint in unopened tins possibly have degraded and lost its integrity ? 

I dont want to waste the paint and put the customer to extra expense if the paint is viable but at the same time i dont want to use it and end up doing a terrible job . 

any suggestions please . Thanks 

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  • Do a test area on scrap timber to check integrity, get customers approval or disapproval  on result making clear if approved that it's at their risk. Personally we won't use water based , doesn't last and fades quickly and does little to protect timber from degradation. 

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    If its been frozen in a shed over the 3 years it could be damaged..... for the sake of the cost I would advise the client to replace it if that is at all likley 

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    I would ask the manufacturer of the paint - simples!

    • PRO

      Thanks for the suggestions , Very much appreciated .

      I have had to decline the opportunity due to other commitments . 

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