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[dazzul]

Ive been looking at the Hammerite section in shops but theres so many to choose from, just wondering what kind of paint, is suitable? just general outdoor railing paint ?

[Zacherius]

Ive been looking at the Hammerite section in shops but theres so many to choose from, just wondering what kind of paint, is suitable? just general outdoor railing paint ?

SEE - http://www.hammerite...etal_paint.html

Hammerite Direct To Rust Metal Paint can be painted directly onto rusty surfaces, and thanks to its special 3 in 1 formula there is no need to use a primer or undercoat - saving you precious time!

Touch dry in an hour, Hammerite gives long-lasting protection and is suitable for use on a wide range of exterior metal including gates, railings, drainpipes, guttering and garden furniture, and Minis..

Apply direct to rust
Protects for up to 5 years
No primer or undercoat required
For metal inside and outside the home


Available in smooth, satin or hammered finish
Available in 250ml, 500ml, 750ml, 1L, 2.5L & 5L, 400ml aerosol
Colour choice

Smooth
Hammered
Satin

[analogue_radio]

That's the stuff I use ^ works a dream.

[beejay]

None of it, its ****

Well in my experience anyway.
It doesn't flex and starts to crack up and fall off. Fine on a gate/fence but not on a car.

[analogue_radio]

What do you use?

[beejay]

What do you use?

POR15 from frost.co.uk.
To be fair to hammerite its a lot easier to use though! POR is a pain to get off things; skin, hair, brushes etc.

[captain kirk]

i use hammerite smooth,i think it works a treat.

[finch661]

can it be thinned down for use with a spray gun?

[jjojjas]

wickes outdoor steel paint.
Its better than hammerite smooth and I'm sure its cheaper. A few of the landy guys used to use it, the rest used Por15. Not many liked hammerite.

Jas