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[MS Injection]

I've just got myself a replacement radiator slam panel for my black 2.8i special, and now that the rain has set in I plan to divert from other jobs and paint it and my front bumper. I obviously know that the bumper is satin black, but any ideas on the slam panel? Same? Any recommendations on paint manufacturer?

Cheers

[stevemarl]

Personally - provided it`s well prepared, I`d use hammerite smooth. I always think it`s quite easy to use & gives a good finish. BUT, it will emphasise any imperfectios, so get stuck in with the wet & dry!!

[Matty2148]

make sure its the smooth paint ! It looks a treat.

[Andrew 2.8i]

Hi,
I use hammerite smooth brush-on, which is fantastic. However, I've never got on with the aerosol, which I found was watery and took an age to dry.
I can highly recommend Autosmart satin black aerosol.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Autosmart ... 1e83f4d5ff
Or Tetrosyl satin black.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TETROSYL-TRAD ... 1e898ec502

All the best,
Andrew.

[mjcapri]

I never use hammerite it causes all kinds of problems. For a start it has a silicone content which means other paint will not overcoat it. Plus for whatever reason, when the paint peels off (and it usually does) it seems to always do so to reveal very rusty metal..... Don't want to sound a smart arse but years of experience including 7+ in the trade taught me the aforementioned!

See if a local motor factor sells U-pol I've used it for years and as far as aerosols go it's great stuff .

[Jim]

I never use hammerite it causes all kinds of problems. For a start it has a silicone content which means other paint will not overcoat it. Plus for whatever reason, when the paint peels off (and it usually does) it seems to always do so to reveal very rusty metal..... Don't want to sound a smart arse but years of experience including 7+ in the trade taught me the aforementioned!

See if a local motor factor sells U-pol I've used it for years and as far as aerosols go it's great stuff .

Lucky I read this....I was going to paint the back of my wheels with black hammerite paint but I won't bother now as the joint between front and back may cause problems.

[MS Injection]

The Hammerite can says it would last for up to 5 years, which probably explains why it peels off. I will go for something longer lasting.

Thanks for the suggestions, ideas and links

[Adlen85]

The U-Pol stuff is the bomb-dizzle.

I keep boxes of their primer, satin black, gloss black and clear coat in stock.

Ace stuff. I don't use anything else.

[Andrew 2.8i]

I never use hammerite it causes all kinds of problems. For a start it has a silicone content which means other paint will not overcoat it. Plus for whatever reason, when the paint peels off (and it usually does) it seems to always do so to reveal very rusty metal.....

Hi,
Thanks for the information, even if it is too late to help me!

Andrew.

[Terra-Kotta]

Yeah.

Who's da daddy. Who da daddy.

[mjcapri]

Yeah.

Who's da daddy. Who da daddy.

Errr.... You're not working for the CSA are you Glyn?

No worries guys. To be fair a lot of people do use Hammerite as its so readily available and is well known.

As Adlen says, the U-pol is good stuff!

[Harlow]

CRAP!

I've used Hammerite all over the running gear of my car during it's restoration.

Anyone got any suggestions as i see three routes:

1) Spray good stuff over the top
2) Rub down all the paint and re paint (don't really want to do)
3) Wait five years then respray!

better learning this now than once i'd built everything up! lol

[stevemarl]

I did mine too 20 years ago and it`s still near perfect! Honestly, if you`ve prepared it properly It will be absolutely fine. It doesn`t drop after 5 years...

This rocker cover`s a bit dusty, could do with a clean, but it was painted in the early 90s, still OK

[scherrit]

I like Rustoleum combicolour. Seems better than the Hammerite.

[Andrew 2.8i]

if you`ve prepared it properly It will be absolutely fine.

Hi,
Hammerite claim on their website that the paint can be applied with minimal surface preparation before application. However, when I've tried to apply it in that way it barely lasts a year before repainting is necessary.

All the best,
Andrew.

[pbar]

Hammerite is very forgiving actually, I've seen people putting it on old knackered rusted flaky gates and railings. And it does still apply quite well. It's tried and tested, de facto, been around for years, used forever, gallons of the stuff used all over the place, lots of people on here use it, it's fine!

But the better the prep the better the finish. Just common sense really.

[mjcapri]

Obviously the prep is important, but the majority don't do this properly. If you like it use it - I don't so I use something else. I probably would use it for painting railings, gates etc but I don't want it on my cars. There's a range of 'proper' corrosion treatments and protection systems for cars which I have found to be far more effective, as you'd expect really.

Overpainting can be a serious problem though - If you're planning a respray DO NOT introduce Hammerite to your cars bodywork!

[pbar]

There's a range of 'proper' corrosion treatments and protection systems for cars which I have found to be far more effective, as you'd expect really.

Yes, of course. For the underside I prefer to use underseal for example.

If you're planning a respray DO NOT introduce Hammerite to your cars bodywork!

Do people actually use Hammerite on the bodywork then?

[Harlow]

Ok thanks alot gents appreciate all input and opinions!

I spent hours upon hours rubbing down all the running gear (bodywork i'm having done professionally!) in all the nooks and crannies and red oxide primed it building up the layers so will leave it as is for the time being then.

I have a complete set of spare running gear which when i get round to refurbing i'll use the other stuff linked above.

Give me 5-10 years and i'll let you all know my findings!

[mjcapri]

There's a range of 'proper' corrosion treatments and protection systems for cars which I have found to be far more effective, as you'd expect really.

Yes, of course. For the underside I prefer to use underseal for example.

If you're planning a respray DO NOT introduce Hammerite to your cars bodywork!

Do people actually use Hammerite on the bodywork then?

You're going to think I'm a right awkward sod but but I can't stand underseal either lol.... It gets damaged and starts to peel, traps water behind it and causes all kinds of problems. Its especially bad in corners etc. I have used the version with added Waxoil though recently which seems better so we'll see.... At least it stays soft(ish).

Yes people do use it on the bodywork but even in less obvious places it might cause an issue if you want a full respray.