Decided to spruce up the Suzuki's steel wheels....derusted first then 2 coats of Hammerite white smooth paint...did this last about 3 years ago but plenty of the red stuff showing again......
i wonder what others paint their wheels with ?????? if at all
Jim
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Although Hammerite says "straight to rust" I wouldn't even Paint it on bare metal...it's crap 
The only time I've ever had good results with hammerite that had actually lasted is when it's painted over a good etch primer.
The only time I've ever had good results with hammerite that had actually lasted is when it's painted over a good etch primer.
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I used cheap rattle cans on the alloys, wire brushed them up and primed with white (3 coats) then satin black 3 coats. Baked on over a convector heater. Seemed to take quite well as it kept the alloy wheel nice and warm to the touch.
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Here, here. I think saying it's crap makes it sound better than it is!ScottieJ wrote:Although Hammerite says "straight to rust" I wouldn't even Paint it on bare metal...it's crap
It used to be awesome before the environmentalists got on the scene.
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Ignis Sport 1.5 16V; Jimny gearbox, 410 transfer box; 5.125:1 Vitara diffs; rear Lockright, Rob Storr full float rear axle, rear discs, YJ springs, virtual lift, 31" Grizzly Claws, beadlock rims, +50mm LR arches, LED rear lights, LED roof spots, bucket seats, Luke harnesses, internal cage
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I do like hammerite, I do struggle to get the aerosol to take on aluminium bits though, it just sort of runs away from the edges of the metal,
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I usually call it Hammershite but thought i'd be polite!Ladaman wrote:Here, here. I think saying it's crap makes it sound better than it is!ScottieJ wrote:Although Hammerite says "straight to rust" I wouldn't even Paint it on bare metal...it's crap
It used to be awesome before the environmentalists got on the scene.
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There was a special thinners needed to clean brushes on the earlier hammerite paints but now tin says white spirit.....i always use cellulose thinners anyway.......
yes lies on the can
jim
yes lies on the can
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Rattle cans...kill all the rust, prime it, top coat then a ton of lacquer. Lasts for yonks.
If it ticks over...leave it
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Should have used the super coal!Jordi wrote:Baked on over a convector heater
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Ha ha, haven't had any of that since last Christmas, it destroyed the fire grate. Don't think it would have been too wise as the tyres were fitted at the time.dan_2k_uk wrote:Should have used the super coal!Jordi wrote:Baked on over a convector heater
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank