Stealthbomber Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 One of those random spur-of-the-moment questions.... Anybody know if Hammerite is suitable for use in high temperature applications? Conversely, does anybody know if proper high-temperature paints have good protective properties and are good for controlling rust? Thing is, I like using Hammerite whereaver possible on the oily bits of cars because it's very "tacky" and, as a result, it works as a great defence against stone-chips, which go on to cause rust, because it never flakes. The exhaust and turbo heat shields on my Porka are looking rather sorry for themselves. The original paint is coming away from the metal and I want to get them sandblasted and repainted with something that is durable as well as being able to handle the temperature. Oh, and for the sake of vanity I was gonna paint them red, if possible, rather than black or silver. Suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 i only know (vaguely) of the stuff you can get to paint fires for your lounge etc. its pretty easy to get hold of (even though i dont know what its called or where from ) but ive only seen it in black, giving a matte finish. sorry for the ###### reply, i shall ask my dad about it tomorrow, as he has just done the fireplaces at their home with the stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
RacingManiac Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 We used to send our exhaust out for them to be ceramic coated on the student race car. Later they were sent to the same shop but the result looks different, its almost as if some sort of shiny silvery coat.... Link to post Share on other sites
mattmanic Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 If the bits you want to paint will fit in your oven you could use this: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/Pro...p;pcode=NIM1706 If not I think Halfords sell exhaust paint which doesn't need to be cured so much... Edit: Found it: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...tegoryId_165495 Should do the job and they also do it in metallic. Link to post Share on other sites
Silent_Assassin Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I 2nd the Halfrauds stuff, got it in silver and works a treat. Josh Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthbomber Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hmmm... What about the finish though? Any views on whether the finsih of the stuff from Halfords is durable enough to withstand stone-chips etc? Thanks for the info' so far, anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
Silent_Assassin Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Give it quite a few layers to make sure. Is there such thing as hi-temp laquer? Josh Link to post Share on other sites
scorch Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Stove paint is usually brush on enamel based stuuf and chips like a beehatch, or matt black spray stuff, also not very hardwearing. The enamel stuff is apparently spot-on for doing brake calipers and the like if you wanted them to match your bodywork. Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthbomber Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 The enamel stuff is apparently spot-on for doing brake calipers and the like if you wanted them to match your bodywork. Ah, yes. That's the stuff that'd be ideal. I need to look for a high temperature enamel paint. Reminds me, actually. I do have a bottle of nice yellow caliper paint for re-doing my Brembo brakes. I should really do them while the car's off the road having the heat shields sorted out. Link to post Share on other sites
screamin_weasel Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 obviously, preventing rust is quite a big deal for me, as you well know stealth i find hammerite to be too brittle once dry to properly prevent against stonechips. ideally, you'd want something with a bit of 'give' in it to absorb the energy of a flying stone, if you see what i mean. ive seen a lot of restored triumphs that are body coloured underneath, but painted with this ever so slightly flexible paint. unfortunately i cant remember the name, sorry. Link to post Share on other sites
scrunch Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 but painted with this ever so slightly flexible paint. unfortunately i cant remember the name, sorry. IIRC - POR15 [shudders at the memory of doing the TVR chassis] Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Stove paint is usually brush on enamel based stuuf and chips like a beehatch, or matt black spray stuff, also not very hardwearing. yar, just been told this by me dad! good for stoves, and thats it. as long as you dont drive them down the motorway... sorry bud Link to post Share on other sites
screamin_weasel Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 IIRC - POR15 [shudders at the memory of doing the TVR chassis] corect ! think it comes in colours, black for definite. dont get it on your skin or hair though. you will have a rustproof bonce for the next year. Link to post Share on other sites
Danke Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I think this is what you're after, the plasma spray. http://www.zircotec.com/page/home/1 Link to post Share on other sites
scrunch Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 corect ! think it comes in colours, black for definite. dont get it on your skin or hair though. you will have a rustproof bonce for the next year. I've used black and grey but I do think they do other colours now and yep its a b17ch to get off your skin and hair Link to post Share on other sites
IronWolf Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 There's a paint manufacturer that makes a product called CeraKote which looks like it might suit your needs quite nicely (seem to feature both high temperature resistance & corrosive protection): product link 1 product link 2 Applicator links Link to post Share on other sites
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