15 replies to this topic

[markaboot]

i'm doing a little tidy up of an engine. i already have some hammerite.
i know i probably should use high temp engine enamal, but im a bit skint.

how does hammerite stand up to heat and oil?
or should i fork out and buy some paint?

thanks mark

[WiredbyWilson]

I have done a few and never had any issues, can go dull but think any non-laquered paint does!

[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

shud be fine ive got a can of high temp laccer and high temp balck paint in the garage if you want to come over and paint the engine tomorow ?? in blackburn

[1984mini25]

I’ve painted mine with hammerite, has gone slightly dull over the years, but that might be a good thing as mine is bright yellow.

I’ve also painted brake callipers and disks (not the pad contact areas obviously) and haven’t had any problems.

[leepol83]

Got mine done in red hammerite and it looks alot better than engine lacquar in my opinion and its still bright after 1 year
hope this helps mate....

[Retro_10s]

Most paints will actually be fine (even radiator paint or barbeque paint) the most important thing to do is to make sure the block is spotless before painting.

Once you think it's clean,.. spray some carb/choke cleaner on it to make sure. it's likely you'll see some more dirt/grease come off.

[lowandslow]

yeah mines smooth hamerite but don't do what i did and do it white looked really nice for about 50miles then just went a funny colour

[markaboot]

shud be fine ive got a can of high temp laccer and high temp balck paint in the garage if you want to come over and paint the engine tomorow ?? in blackburn

cheers for the offer, thats very good of you.
i've only stripped and polished the head so far. was starting so see a few spots of rust appear but i've oiled it now. i'll degrease properly when the rest is done and do it all in one go.

[markaboot]

thanks for replys everyone, i'll probably just hammerite it.

[mozzo1]

nice one im glad that there is people that have tryed it as iv wanted to use yellow hammerite for long time but not wanted to risk it but thanks guys i will now

[Mini_the_Minx]

I used red hammerite on my redtop whilst it was out and so far had no problems.

Just make sure its nice and clean before hand.

[1984mini25]

Just be sure to be wearing some shades if your doing it bright yellow…

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[mozzo1]

Just be sure to be wearing some shades if your doing it bright yellow…

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man that is just totally WICKED, love it , now i defo know that im doing mine yellow. is there different shades or is yellow just yellow

[1984mini25]

Just be sure to be wearing some shades if your doing it bright yellow…

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man that is just totally WICKED, love it , now i defo know that im doing mine yellow. is there different shades or is yellow just yellow

Hammerite only do one shade of yellow, but after 3 coats witch is less than half of the small 250ml tins worth of paint, it should look something like the pick.

[Mini Steve]

I have been doing mine red the last couple days an it seems to take a lot of coats where as silver looked good after one!

Looks mint now its getting there tho