Chris_R
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 07:40 PM |
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What's the crack with Hammerite?
If it goes on too thick it runs, if it's not thick enough looks crap. don't expect an answer, just bothered that you pay a fortune for a
tin that contains a paint that is almost guaranteed to give a poo finish.
A bit of slapstick never hurt anyone.
http://www.chris.renney.dsl.pipex.com/
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 07:49 PM |
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doesnt do exactly what it says on the tin
atb
steve
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Chris_R
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 07:53 PM |
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Do Ronseal do a quick drying metal paint? And what's more, could I sue Hammerite for generally being shit?
Ooooooo, I wasn't censored. Just put a ? after the word shit?
[Edited on 20/9/04 by Chris_R]
A bit of slapstick never hurt anyone.
http://www.chris.renney.dsl.pipex.com/
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 07:55 PM |
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Sprays great. If you degrease properjob its no problem. Just remember to use acetone instead of laquer thinners. Not had any bother. Cant see what
all the fuss is about. Tis expensive but availible when other paint shop are shut (MGW has spoken.LOL)
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Chris_R
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 07:57 PM |
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Sorry to those of a sensitive disposition. 
A bit of slapstick never hurt anyone.
http://www.chris.renney.dsl.pipex.com/
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Viper
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 08:00 PM |
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Must be the operator, i have never had a problem with it.
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 08:01 PM |
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it goes on like treacle and falls off just like any other paint.
i put some on an aerial rotator on my roof and after a couple of years it just flaked off. item was good new clean condition.
atb
steve
[Edited on 20/9/04 by stephen_gusterson]
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 08:03 PM |
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same here just use one light coat brushed on then whilst it is still wet spray another coat of the same colour on over the top. Leave to dry for at
least a week. Best way I've found to get that "powder coat look".
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 08:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Viper
Must be the operator, i have never had a problem with it.
nuff said
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Chris_R
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 08:31 PM |
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It's just me then? 
A bit of slapstick never hurt anyone.
http://www.chris.renney.dsl.pipex.com/
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 08:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
Sprays great. If you degrease properjob its no problem. Just remember to use acetone instead of laquer thinners. Not had any bother. Cant see what
all the fuss is about. Tis expensive but availible when other paint shop are shut (MGW has spoken.LOL)
The stuff contains silicon, it gives the fisheye hammered look. If you use this in your gun it will spoil it for any other coating you use in that gun
ever again, it does not matter how well you clean it, once you have silicon, you have it for life
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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nick205
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 08:46 PM |
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I used red oxide primer - bloddy excellent, sticks like poo to a bed sheet and easy to use.
I then used Johnsons Chassis enamel - expensive, too thin and falls of if you dare to even look at it.
Wish I'd been a bit more fluh and paid for powder coating!
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macspeedy
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 08:54 PM |
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if you warm the can up a bit before you brush it on its easier to work with
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dave1888
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| posted on 20/9/04 at 10:16 PM |
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I second that if you put a bit of heat into the can and the workpiece in makes for a better job
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SeaBass
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| posted on 21/9/04 at 08:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
Sprays great. If you degrease properjob its no problem. Just remember to use acetone instead of laquer thinners. Not had any bother. Cant see what
all the fuss is about. Tis expensive but availible when other paint shop are shut (MGW has spoken.LOL)
The stuff contains silicon, it gives the fisheye hammered look. If you use this in your gun it will spoil it for any other coating you use in that gun
ever again, it does not matter how well you clean it, once you have silicon, you have it for life
How many people are using the 'hammered' finish though?
Cheers
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ayoungman
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hammerite
Go to an automotive paint factors and get them to make you some synthetic enamel. They can make it brush on, or for spraying. They used to call it
'tractor paint'.... its well ard and once cured, its tougher than hammerite. You can get it in any colour unlike hammerites limited range.
If you stand the tin in hot water for 5 minutes, it will go on without brush marks,.......old coach builder taught me that trick !!!!
"just like that !"
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Chris_R
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| posted on 21/9/04 at 07:05 PM |
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Well, I heated the Hammerite on the stove and brought the subject indoors to warm up. I'm now very dizzy. The finish looks better and it's
easier to apply, but the fumes will kill you. Note to self: do it out doors next time.
A bit of slapstick never hurt anyone.
http://www.chris.renney.dsl.pipex.com/
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 21/9/04 at 07:08 PM |
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Read the post before yours - heat the tin up in HOT WATER!
Some of these paints give off fumes that can put you in an illegal state of mind...
David
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Chris_R
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| posted on 21/9/04 at 07:14 PM |
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I think pound for pound it's gonna be cheaper than beer, but beer does have a nicer dizzy. 
A bit of slapstick never hurt anyone.
http://www.chris.renney.dsl.pipex.com/
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