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Hammerite Rust Cap Smooth Finish paint is a self-priming, fast dry, rust preventive coating designed to provide both interior and exterior long-lasting metal protection. It provides a decorative finish that resists corrosion and the weather.
Hammerite Rust Cap paint dries to the touch in 30 minutes. Recoats should be applied within 4 hours, before curing begins. This versatile paint can be used for a variety of applications - from covering rust to painting lawn furniture, crafts, metal wagons and more. It's terrific on iron, steel and most metal surfaces.
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BRAND:
Hammerite Paints
Number Of Parts:
One Part
Type:
Anti Rust
Questions & Answers about Hammerite Rust Cap "Smooth Finish" Cans:
2012-09-16A shopper asked: My storage shed roof is pretty rusted and my contractor suggested using Hammerite. The shed is about 8' x 10' with a sloping roof. I think it's a steel roof.
Is this product a good solution? From what I can tell, I don't need to prime it. Also, thinking of painting on and possibly using a spray can for difficult to access places, but looks like spray can may jam up.
Suggestion/comments are appreciated!
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2012-09-17WILLIAM WHITE: No priming with hammerite, remove loose material and paint. I suggest you brush it on instead of spray painting. It takes a long time for it to cure, be patient, give it at least 2 weeks to fully harden.
2012-09-17JOSE URIBE: I used both, brushed on and spray can; the spray can didn't jam up but it didn't covered the inside of the holes of a metal security screen door as I thought it would. I recommend for a large flat surface to use a brush instead of the spray can. All the flat surfaces I treated with brush are doing very well.
2012-09-17GREGORY MILLER: Used smooth on wrought iron lawn furniture last year (White). Brushed and experienced the challenges others cite of dragging and brush buildup. Particularly due to 1/4" wire decorative and small angle top/leg frames.
Still worked well and provided excellent surface. Buy xylene and auto laquer thinner at paint shop to clean brush when dragging gets bad. Keep top on can closed and poor small amounts into use container. Re-thin 5-10% when either pot gets thick and stir often.
Good stuff, as advertised. Have spraying experience and I think this stuff would be very hard to do anything except put product on your substantial surface for tip off with wet brush.
Family farm (my brother) used it on my rec on grain wagon with excellent resutls even where grain exits and typically strips paint in two seasons.
2012-09-18BILLY SHERRY: hammerite is a great product. I would recommend it highly. I you use a brush follow directions and don't over-brush.
2012-09-06A shopper asked: Will this work on under carriage of a car ?
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2012-09-06MILTON OLEN: unfortunatel we do not use it on vehicles, but have used many gallons over many years and am very happy
2012-09-06DAVID KENNEDY: I used it on a trailer hitch seems to have worked fine
2012-09-06RUSS HILLMAN: I painted some fittings on a workbench. A perfectly smooth paint job was not necessary. I painted on a clean, dry surface, it is holding up great, no flaking, no rusting. I'm happy Hammerrite.
2012-09-07JOHN BOYCE: First ,Hammerite works as advertised. The hard part would be getting a clean surface to paint.
2012-02-18A shopper asked: will this work on a cast iron bath tub?
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2012-02-21FRANK HALL: I could not tell you. It was used on an outdoor steel pavilion that is exposed to salt water spray. This application did not retard rust development. I am sorry that I cannot help you further.
2012-02-21JOSEPH JENNINGS II: Anything steel, cast iron machinery outside in weather or cast iron inside in bathroom. This paint is tough.
2012-02-21TOM JACKSON: I can't say for certain that it will work on cast iron. But I have used it on the steel cab of my rusted work truck which lives outdoors 365 days/year. I primed the sanded steel with Interlux 2-part metal etch/primer, then over coated with this product and it has stood up to hot sunlight, rain, hail, ice and snow for the last 2-1/2 years....
Cheers.
Tom
2012-03-03WILLIAM CORMACK C/O WHELAN ASSOCIATES: I have used this on cast iron porch railing and steel bulkhead doors. It worked well there. Not sure about bath tub.
2012-01-02A shopper asked: What do you use for clean up? If it gets too thick, like an opened can, can it be thinned? if so, with what?
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2012-01-04JOSEPH JENNINGS II: I have used lacquer thinner to thin for rolling, and spraying of airgun as well as airless. We paint forklifts and enjoy the hard finish and no rust bleed through protection. We use gas to clean up and final clean with straight lacquer thinner. I have never seen such a rust stopping paint even over pitted plate steel we made chain boxes out of.
2012-01-04JOSEPH JENNINGS II: For clean up I use straight gasoline, with lacquer thinner as final clean. I use lacquer thinner to thin for rolling, compressed air paintgun as well as airless. This paint is the toughest non bleed through I have ever used on semi trailers, forklifts, cranes, rigging tool boxes that get chain slams constantly ! We have painted pitted steel plate after wire wheeling --- and the rust does not come through the silver, white or, black. Dries to walk on --- the back of cranes and forklifts in 24 hours.
2012-01-04DANIEL FUESSENICH: Sorry, I haven't used the product yet! Dan
2012-01-05JOHN BOYCE: I'm not sure what I used to thin Hammerite Rust Cap . I did find a can of M. E. K. next to the can of Hammerite on the shelf. if that is what I used I used very little of it in the Hammerite Rust Cap. M. E.K is nasty stuff, use it carefully. I disposed of the painting utensils.
2012-01-06DAVID LAWSON: Hammerite sells a dedicated thinner-brush cleaner that works perfectly and is a must because the product seems to need thinning as you work. Also if you don't like the primary colors it comes in- you can mix them together. Use a color wheel and experiment a little- for example red and green are complimentary and will mute each other.
2011-12-21JONATHAN BLEES asked: This is a tough paint. Can the quart brush on paint be reduced, and sprayed as on as an auto primer finish coat, say 3 coats ?
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2011-12-21CHARLES WHIELDON: I applied this paint to my front door with a brush. It's a very thick paint and holds up very well, compared to the usual rust-preventive paints available from the big-box stores. You might loose some durability by diluting the paint sufficiently in order to permit spray painting. If I were you, I'd stick to using a brush because of this possible downside.
2011-12-21JAMES CARR: Hi Jonathan,
I used this paint on a steel trailer in rough shape (finish wise) but I brushed it on and did not thin out for use in a sprayer or as an auto finish coat. It is a tough paint and the finish looks as good as the day it was applied.
2011-09-29SILVIO BARZI asked: Can you paint aluminum?
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2011-09-29JEFFREY HAAS: Yes if you first use an etching primer that is made for aluminum.
2011-09-30ERIC ROSENTHAL: 2 part epoxy primer would be the other choice besides etching primer on aluminum
2011-10-03MATTHEW SMITH: Yes.
2011-09-27BRAD WADDELL asked: can this be painted over?
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2011-09-27KENNETH DOLLMANN: My application was to paint galvinized tie rods holding in bulkheading, and thereby extend the life of the bulkheading. The old original tie rods were just galvinized and lasted "only" twenty-five years. I primed with the special galvinized primer, and then applied two coats, no more then one day between each coat. The second coat adhered well to the first coat, and in that sense can, in my limited experience, be painted over. This application was only done last year, but any portion of the tie rods revealed after Irene showed no signs of peeling or deterioration. Good luck.
2011-09-27DAVID NITZ: I don't see why not. But to be clear, I use the cans for repainting my snow plow each year to control rust, so I don't care about brush marks, drips, runs, or ripples. I don't if you can spray it, I haven't tried. I did use the Hammerite packaged in a spray can for repainting steel patio furniture. That gave a smoother finish. But I'm not sure why one would want to paint over Hemmerite. It seems the advantage of Hammerite is one gets rust control and finish in one coat.
2011-09-27TOMASZ POL: I cannot open your picture or attachment due to fire wall. My experience is as follows:
1] paint is a super fast dry time, basically it drys under the brush, so it will not level. I painted in about 90F so this was not helping. I ended up diluting the paint with Xylol. It thinned the paint and slowed its drying time, but it was hard to avoid runs. It drys to hard glossy finish. I used it on my steering pedestal, on the wind gen post, and over fiberglass in the battery box, and on parts on my Perkins. My application is not under water, so I rather used epoxy.
2011-09-28ANDREAS NEUKAM: I haven't been in this situation as the stanard colors have been great for our applications. This is a great paint for a rust/metal application. The only one I use. Would think painting over is possible.
2011-09-28JAMES GLOTFELTY: Brad, Not sure what your asking. This is a great paint for use on metal I use it on old boat trailers that I restore for use with my antique boats. It goes on easily and is very glossy and holds up very well. I believe you could overcoat it with another paint if you deglossed it some but why would you want to. I highly recommend this product.
2011-09-28MILTON OLEN: yes it may, just be careful you do not overdo the texture spray...
2011-10-04ROSS FOSTER: Yes,all of Hammerite rust cap paints may be painted over. I have used Hammerite paint for many years. I previously lived in Ocean City NJ where the salt air rusts everything. Hammerite paint turned out to be the answer to our problem. Now I am a resident of Michigan. I am still using Hammerite paints to cover rusted metals. It is wonderful. Irecently painted the pontoons on my boat and they are now beautiful again. Hope this has been helpful.
2011-09-27A shopper asked: Can this product be top coated with an enamel paint?
Thanks, Ron
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2011-09-27STANLEY STYKA: don't know but shouldn't have to glossy finish. just remember be ready to throw brushes away.diffidently covers rust for good.
2011-09-28KEN LIMA: Never top-coated it myself. Use it as my final coat and it holds up great.
2011-09-28JOSEPH CADWALLADER: I've never tried to top coat Hammerite Rust Cap "Smooth Finish" with an enamel paint becaue it looks so darned good just as it is. My suggestion would be to buy your Hammerite in the color you want the finished project to be.
2011-09-27A shopper asked: Can this be applied to wood?
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2011-09-27LISA ELIAS: i'm not sure why you would want to put this on wood; it is meant for rust prevention on metals. there are probably other better suited paints for wood. if there is wood connected to the metal and you just wanted to use one paint, it may be ok, but it is best to contact the manufacturer.
2011-09-30ERIC ROSENTHAL: Yes but I would prime wood first with an oil base primer
2011-09-30MICHAEL CORDES: Previous answers are appropriate. Here is some info I found but I can't just paste in the link.
Can Hammerite Metal Finish be used on materials other than metal - i.e. wood or plastic?
Plastics (such as drainpipe or guttering)
Yes, before application simply:
Wash down thoroughly with diluted detergent.
Rinse with clean water and allow to dry.
Apply Hammerite Metal Finish.
Interior bare wood
Yes, before application simply:
Ensure surface is sound, clean, dry and smooth: abrade if necessary.
Apply a quick-drying water-based acrylic wood primer before applying Hammerite Metal Finish
Interior painted wood
Yes, before application simply:
Abrade to remove contamination and gloss.
Wash down thoroughly with diluted detergent.
Rinse with clean water and allow to dry.
Apply Hammerite Metal Finish.
Is Hammerite Metal Finish compatible with other paint products?
Most paint systems are compatible, provided they have been applied at least 6 months before applying Hammerite Metal Finish. If in any doubt, test a patch area first - any incompatibility will be evident in 5-6 hours.
Does Hammerite Metal Finish have any resistance to temperature?
If the item is too hot to touch by human hand Hammerite Metal Finish is not recommended.
There are other special heat resistant paints, including radiator enamel available from Hammerite that are resistant to much higher temperatures.
2011-09-30WILLIAM CORMACK C/O WHELAN ASSOCIATES: This is an excellent product for rusted metal for which it is intended. It may work on wood but I would suggest reading the label or contacting the manufacturer.
2011-09-30MAX VAN RUNKLE: I used this product on primed steel so take the folowing with a grain of salt, nevertheless, I think that if the wood is well primed that it will work.
Best,
Max
2011-09-30GAIL DALEY: I didn't use this product on wood, I'm sorry I can't be more helpful in that regard. I can say that the Hammerite paint is not as easy to use as other paints, so if "A Shopper" wants to match the paint on wood adjacent to rusted metal I would suggest having a paint store match the Hammerite color in an oil or latex paint of his choice.
I applied the product to metal lintel plates where it has worked superbly to eliminate rust spots. No more rust even three + years later!
2011-09-30CHARLES LORENZO: I never used it on wood but it did not work on my rusty iron spiral staircase. In fact, it did not last a whole season!
2011-09-30JOHN SCHUG: use a good sealer that can take non latex paints, i use shelac, Otherwise this is some strong flexible scrubable paint. i use it on kitchen cabinets made of MDF (high desity particle board..
2011-10-01BRIAN RADCLIFFE: I purchased this paint to use as a super protection on bare metal. I checked the can and it indicates that it is formulated specifically for metal, no mention of use on any other surfaces. I would be cautious about using on wood. I would recommend checking with the manufacturer about using it on wood. It has worked well on the metal and is holding up great even in areas where it gets some wear.
Comments about Hammerite Paints Hammerite Rust Cap "Smooth Finish" Cans:
It has been two years since I painted my rusty old 1987 boat trailer with Hammerite. After having sat in a marine salvage yard for (????) years, it was a pretty ugly thing...but the Hammerrite fixed her right up. There have been a spot of two I have had to touch up, but lets face it...once rusts starts there is no way to stop in entirely. This Hammerite is as close as I have come though. It is tough, doesnt chip, and does exactly what it promises!
4/21/2012
5.0
A goog rustcap for northern NE
By Scud
from Woodstock VT
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
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Comments about Hammerite Paints Hammerite Rust Cap "Smooth Finish" Cans:
This product or in its textured form does what it says. Provides a seald cap slowing the progression of rust, I thinned it with Xylol and painted my 1994 saab 900(grey)I used a 2.3mm tip. The paint sticks like glue and you can spray it too.I use it when ever I am doing auto rust repairs. After a stabilizer of some sort.Thank you, Dale.
9/28/2010
4.0
Amazing product.
By AW
from Greenville, NC
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
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Cons
Messy
Best Uses
Comments about Hammerite Paints Hammerite Rust Cap "Smooth Finish" Cans:
I painted a rusty 12' boat trailer and it looks brand new. 2 quarts was enough to apply 2 coats with a little extra for touch up work later. The can says that drying time is 90 minutes but I did not realize that it takes 14 days for the product to fully cure. I tried to handle the trailer the next day and the paint was too soft.
6/27/2010
2.0
very hard to apply
By Tx
from MD
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
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Cons
Paint dries instantly
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Comments about Hammerite Paints Hammerite Rust Cap "Smooth Finish" Cans:
paint dries instantly and will not level, impossible to maintain wet edge and even thickness coat. I could only make somewhat satisfactory finish with 50% Xylen mixed with the paint and applying thick coat. This paint can only be applied with air, or airless.
4/9/2010
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Tough As Nails
By Steve
from Bethlehem, PA
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Hard finish
Cons
Best Uses
Boat Trailers
Large Areas
Small Areas
Steel centerboards
Comments about Hammerite Paints Hammerite Rust Cap "Smooth Finish" Cans:
I used Hammerite Rust Cap Gloss red as a stop gap measure on a steel boat centerboard that I could not remove but was rusty and I didn't want to get worse.
I used a rotary sander with a very coarse grit and removed all the scale and crud that I could. (I could only get to about half of the board.) Using a brush, I applied rust cap to the surface. The paint is thick and kind of heavy. It's easy to get it on too thick and create runs and slow drying. It covers very well.
So spread the paint with just a moderate coat as evenly as you can. Applied properly you will be rewarded with a shiny, extremely tough finish. Unlike any I have seen before from any paint.
Included is a photo of the board as I was dr0pping it this (2010) season. The Rust Cap is still bright and shiny!
You better like it after it's on, because it's a son of a gun to get off!
A year later I dropped out the centerboard for total refurbishment (the area with the Rust cap looked perfect), intending to grind off the Rust Cap. Well ... that was a tough job! This stuff has significant holding power believe me! I had a heck of a time grinding it off!
If you want a tough, permanent finish on your rusty part or vehicle, give this stuff a try. I don't think you will be disappointed.
Look at my photo. You can see half the board was painted, half not.
12/4/2008
(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Smooth silver Hammerite Rust Cap
By farmer dave
from lehigh valley, PA
About Me Professional
Pros
Easy To Clean
Cons
Best Uses
Large Areas
Comments about Hammerite Paints Hammerite Rust Cap "Smooth Finish" Cans:
I bought a 12 year old, 45' flatbed semi-trailer with a rusty steel frame. Apparently it was factory painted over oily steel. The paint and rust scale were 3"+ in diameter. I used a air-powered needle scaler to knock off the surface debris. I blew off any dust with compressed air...that was it for surface prep. I brushed the Hammerite RustCap on with a 3" synthetic brush at ~45 degrees air temp...a little cooler than they recommend. It took some doing as the paint is thick and daubbing it into all the rust pits took some time; 95% was vertical surfaces. I got lots of runs as can be expected with that cold temperature. With the pockmarked surface and the runs, it eventually looked like I used the hammered finish...I didn't care as long as the color was silver and the structural integrity of the trailer frame was going to be preserved. It took 1 gallon to cover 1 outside 45' frame rail and the ICC bumper. Cleanup was a snap using cheap lacquer thinner. It took a couple days to complete the whole trailer and I managed to only use 2 brushes to do it...the bristles tended to get bent with all the daubing of the paint into the nooks and crannies of the rusty metal. It's been months now since the paint job and no evidence of new rust forming, paint flaking off or any other problem. It took a lot of internet and yellow page searching to find this product but it was well worth it. I will use it again and highly recommend it to anyone who desires to cover existing rust with little prep work involved.
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