Hammerite

[stephen]

Just curious, do you have Hammerite in America?

 

[bartleydad]

I don,t think so ...What is it used for ???? Bartleydad

 

[KZ1000]

Yes we do, I use it quite often, Rustoleum now has its version out, think it's called hammered

 

[stephen]

The UK Hammerite is a brand, they make brush-on paint and spray paint. The thing it is famous for is spraying direct to rust - it's a primer/undercoat/topcoat all in one.

 

[KZ1000]

Hammerite is available at most hardware stores that carry a good supply of paint, I have also found it at big discount stores like "Ocean State" "Big Lots" etc. I believe it is not a big seller because it is not well known how good it covers, and how nice of a finish it gives. I use it on a lot of restorations of Gas Pumps, and related items, it gives a "Hammered Metal" finish

 

[rat royale]

Just curious, do you have Hammerite in America?

Yes. Even better than that, it is available as a powdercoat finish. That stuff is almost bulletproof! It is a great finish to apply to a frame that is quite pitted/rough, as it hides the issues while making it look REALLY good. I have used it on a couple of frames, the first (purple) was due to the novelty of it, the second (blue) was due to the condition of the frame exterior surface being as rough as a corncob (but still very much strong/safe). Here are a couple of shots of it. These are coated a second time with translucent colors to give them a little something extra.





I have used the spray and brush on stuff before, and it does essentially the same thing, but is not quite as durable in the end.

Neat stuff though..

Rat Royale
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[stephen]

Cool :mrgreen:

I'd never seen it mentioned on these boards before!