Paint your wagon.

[Robdavies]

I've starting to degrease, clean up and paint all the various parts removed from my 15 Chassis, brake rods, battery hanger, axels etc. Being in Gibraltar I have only a limited number of paint types to choose from. I intend to use a rust stabliser where necessary, then I have a choice between a red primer, and top coat, ie oil based gloss paint such as the international yacht paint range as we have a marina shop. Or a similar product from the general store ie Dulux, or would it be better to use Hamerite ? I know a lot of people are critical of Hamerite and it's not much fun to use but I can at least get it. Also brake drums, should I use an engine paint as they may get quite warm or would one of the other options be up to the job. I would appreciate your thoughts as every thing I have read seems to assume you have a Frosts or Tool Mart dealership round the corner and can just pick up cans of spray chassis black etc any time you like.

[NickDeAth]

Given your choices I think I would use Hammerite, I have used it on my chassis, with a brush. I think spraying Hammerite produces nasty things if you breathe it in.

I don't know how suitable yacht paint would be.

Are you spraying or brushing?

I thought as the post had been on for a couple days any answer was better than none, perhaps someone else can chip in.

Nick

[AntonyB]

When I read the latest reply I thought I have seen more on this elsewhere, and indeed found it under the Technical section under Hammerite where a discussion thread has noted changes in formulation etc. of Hammerite.

I have been using Teamac plant enamel on various car and other items, it goes on well using a brush, but I can give no idea on longevity etc. I have also used Frost supplied under hood and chassis black paint which seems good.

Probably not a lot of help given the location of the original enquirer.

Antony

[ranald]

I have usd Smith and Allan Tractol paint. They have technical staff who are very helpful. https://www.smithandallan.com/products/tractol-paint/
What is the restriction you face regarding the importation to Gib?

[NickDeAth]

Like you Antony I saw the other thread after I had left my post. Until someone pointed out that new Hammerite was a different formulation
I had noticed a difference but just thought it was because my empty tin was so old.

Nick

[Robdavies]

Do you think it is reasonable of Hamerite to change their product making it inferior to the original but continue to use the famous name. I think the best way forward is to use brushing engine enamel as it's tough and farely heat and fuel resistant. If anybody can think of a draw back to this idea, I'd be grateful for your input, cheers to all.

[NickDeAth]

I daresay the excuse from Hammerite would be that they have to comply with current regulations and the dreaded EU directives.

Nick