Hammerite Paint for Wheels?

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SilverShadow
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:00 pm

Thinking of using silver hammerite spray paint to refurb a set of 16s I have laying around in the garage this weekend?

Not too fussed whether I get a exact matched in the current colour, just want them to look nice once finished.

Anyone had experience using this paint or should I avoid using it at all?

thanks
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:16 pm

i'd avoid it
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:22 pm

Kos what you recommend?

Score, prime, paint and then laquar?
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:26 pm

hammerite would/could give a decent finish is you take time with the prep. i used normal halfords car spray tins on my wheels and it lasted for a couple of years without any problems.
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:33 pm

If you do hammerite them ffs dont use lacquer on top as it will react.

This is piece of steel hammerited, right side is lacquered. 8O

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Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:38 pm

i'd use silver paint and lacquer
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:46 pm

Just use normal Silver car paint, with Laquer ontop as above.
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Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:42 am

Use this silver, chances are it will be a match if your wheels are german...

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