Metal primers

T i m · 2010-08-03T09:55:40+00:00

Hi All,I think I mentioned a while back about metal primers and I've got abit nearer the project again and wondered if anything had changed inthe meantime.By that I mean I have a can of red oxide in the workshop and wasconsidering using it on the two (new but slightly weathered) steelgate posts I'm about to plant [1] but I think it was suggested thereare 'better' solutions out there now (better than red oxide I mean).However, this seems good vfm: if it's been used on a narrow boat?Similar here: a lot cheaper than Hammerite but do you get what you pay for? less for more: about this (in less quantity): etc.I don't mind spending a few quid on summmat that really /is/ better(and I don't have to come back to for a few years).Cheers, T i m [1] A mate gave me an old - large can of something that smelled likeHammerite but was full of bits. I sealed one end of each post, pouredhalf the can in each, sealed the other end and moved them about a bitbefore draining the surplus off, hoping it would give the insides agood coating.

Aug 03, 2010 21 Replies

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Mark 15 years ago

This is my waxoyl applicator gun but unfortunately i can't find anyone that now stock this.

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T i m 15 years ago

The words on your tin are the same on my tin except that mine is 'Black and yours is 'Clear'?

So that replaces the Shutz gun and container.

(so I see from the later post). It's looks a properly made bit of kit. ;-)

I guess you want a transparent mock-sill to practice on and to reassure it's doing what it should. ;-)

I'm hoping the (cheap) Shutz gun and disposable (refillable?) cartridge would be ok for the small amount of use I hope to put it to but thanks for the feedback.

Cheers, T i m

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