tom Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Need to cover some newly fitted railings,which have that new 'rusty' wrought iron aspect. I know I can get Hammerite from my local brico, but do I need do anything apart from a gentle 'rub down' before I apply it ?What do we think about finish, Mat Satine or Brilliant ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly (used to be Charlotte3) Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Hello Tom,If the railings are outside (I'm assuming they are) use a satin finish. Indoors you could use a matt finish if you want a softer effect.Never ever use black brilliant finish......nasty and naff! How could you even think it?[:D]Good luck,Aly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Lovely stuff, but don't forget the thinners / brush cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbooth Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 If it is only surface rust I would paint directly on the rust. If there are any flaky bits, remove those. I didnt buy the hammerite brush cleaner/thinners, better to buy cheap brushes and throw them away. There is alo a problem of where to dispose of the used thinners.Happy paintingChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I recently used some gloss Hammerite. I removed all rust and old finish (Nitromors) and wire brushed the surface, but didn't prime it (this was a plane body, not something outside). You have to remember with Hammerite that if you apply the paint and then 'work' it every mark you make will remain, so the idea is to get it on in one hit with no overbrushing. Worked very well, but I threw the brush away afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 We have just had railings and the guy fitting them sprayed them with what looks suspiciously like car paint to me - he's coming back on Friday - I'll ask him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 RussethouseI used to use chassis black for that exact purpose, it was far cheaper and better than hammerite etc. Bye the way to be pedantic you must use a minimum of 2 coats of any hammered finish to get full protection because as the paint dries into the hammered finish voids appear like the presence of silicone in the paint so the second caot will cover most but not all of them.Once I started travelling to France I discovered tractor paint which was far better still and roughly the same price as chassis black but with a good range of colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 The rest of the railings were sprayed this morning - it's Plasti - kote - ours is Gloss black, sorry Aly ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly (used to be Charlotte3) Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 oops, sorry Russethouse.There I go offending people again.I'm sure yours are the exception to the rule and look wonderful!!!Humbly,Aly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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