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Stripping old paint
If you need to remove old paint or varnish from metal before painting with Hammerite then there use Hammerite Special Metal Paints & Varnish Stripper. The stripper effectively removes layers of paint, preparing the surface for repainting.
Priming metal surfaces
Hammerite Direct to Rust Metal Paint and Hammerite Ultima are designed to be applied directly to rusted metal surface without the need of primer.
However with Hammerite Direct to Rust Metal paint before painting on any non-ferrous metal like zink, aluminimum or galvanized metal use Hammerite Special Metal Primer. It will provide a smooth, even base before painting and promote adhesion and enhancing the durability of the finish.
Hammerite Ultima could be applied for any metal without priming.
Rust Remover
It helps by breaking down the rust and making it easier to remove, restoring the metal's appearance and prolonging its lifespan.
Rust Converter
A metal part is not always uniformly affected by rust. Often only small areas are damaged and the rest does not need to be treated. Hammerite Rust Converter stops rust development at lightning speed and converts rust spots into solid surfaces suitable for painting.
Rust Beater
For severely rusted surface recommended to use The Hammerite Rust Blocker. It forms a highly effective rust barrier on rust-free or patchy rusty metal surfaces, but also directly on rust.
Cleaning & Degreasing before painting
Before painting make sure the surface is clean and degreased propoperly to promote paint adhesion and a smooth finish.
In range there are 2 products which are recommended to use depending on paint you've selected:
> If you are going to paint Hammerite Direct to Rust Metal Paint use Hammerite Surface Cleaner&Degreaser
> If painting job will be done by Hammerite Ultima use Hammerite Metal Reingener