Metal paint for rusty fire escape

John Smith · 2004-08-14T16:37:59+00:00

Hi,I have a rusty rear fire escape which I have refused to paint for about 10years... i.e. it was galvanised metal and my Mum, God bless her, insisted onpainting it wit the end result it needed to be painted on a regular basis...Anyhow, I think it is in danger of rusting through so I am going to get adrill and a rust attachment on it in the next few days and then I will haveto paint it. I am looking for tips for metal painter/primer/rust treatmentfor it. I am considering Hammerite's straight to rust treatment which comesin colours, comes in big tins and apparently you can thin it and use it witha spray gun (I have never used a spray gun before)So, any advice on which paint to get and from where? Are there onlinestockists that I can use as my local DIY store seem to deal in very smalltins only? Also, any advice on using a spray gun and are thesecheap/expensive tools to buy?Thanks,John.

Aug 14, 2004 25 Replies

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raden 21 years ago

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Jerry Built 21 years ago

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also sell No. 1, which is IMO better than hammerite (smooth or hammer finish), and takes a coat of ordinary gloss very well....

J.B.

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Andy Dingley 21 years ago

I have both - for stopping "porcupine gut", you need the leather apron or welding jacket. Kevlar is too loosely woven and the bristles stick right through it.

Good quality brushes and using the twisted knot sort make a big difference.

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Andy Dingley 21 years ago

They're both disastrous (search the ng), but the hammered is worse.

Brushing Hammerite, especially in hot weather, is just asking for trouble.

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IMM 21 years ago

Morrisons the supermarket (ex Safeway) stock it.

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raden 21 years ago

In message , "Dave Plowman (News)" writes

In fact almost any car accessory shop

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