hiya, i have resently got my hands on this sign and was wondering if anybody can help me out regarding who is a good repairer and how much it would be likely to cost?

i dont really like pristine looking signs so i would only be interested in having the marked areas below repaired.... thanks in advance

p.s im interested anything that is garden/allotment etc etc related... : )

cheers for that honest info Al,  prehaps ill will have to have my first attempt at doing a touch up... please can you give me a few basic hints and tips regarding doing it, because to be honest i dont really know where to start and how do i get the right colour match and what paint type do i use (enamel?) and whats the best way to clean it before starting (soap n water) etc.

an answer will be appreciated when you find time, cheers chuck

Have ago yourself, you've nothing to lose and may surprise yourself! when i do my signs i've no one to please but myself so it never really matters too much about the out come. i use Jenolite and wire wool to clean very bad rust staining, taking great care where the enamel has lost it's gloss as you can badly damage what's left, but the jenolite also helps with the rust patches. If it's going to be just a fence sign then red oxide and the top paint coat does me, a better sign may receive car body filler (Davids isopon p38 or such like) the more sanding and refilling the better the result.taking care not to overfill and damage the good enamel with sanding, then for the top coat i use Humbrol enamels and mix to match as close as i can. it may not be to everyones liking but the end results are always better in my view to the rusty wrecks i start out with! I've seen some superb restorations and would be interested to know of other peoples methods.

cheers rusty, i look forward to other member surgestions and helpfull hints too

There's a better 'One & All' appeared on ebay now. Might save you all the trouble?