Thrashsmith Member Messages 652 Jul 26, 2017 #1 Does anyone have any tips for softening the glossy sheen of Hammerite? Knocking it down to a more satin finish would be ideal.
Does anyone have any tips for softening the glossy sheen of Hammerite? Knocking it down to a more satin finish would be ideal.
brightspark Member Messages 39,323 Location yarm stockton on tees Jul 26, 2017 #2 u can buy a matting agent but will it be worth bothering with . I have sprayed hamerite using it with celly thinners . thin coats and it goes on semi gloss if u put a thick coat on it gets shiny
u can buy a matting agent but will it be worth bothering with . I have sprayed hamerite using it with celly thinners . thin coats and it goes on semi gloss if u put a thick coat on it gets shiny
A Alan Reynolds Member Messages 1,269 Jul 26, 2017 #3 Exactly as Brightspark says. You can even get it to a satin matt spraying with thinners.
gordon stephenson Member Messages 7,447 Location Skelton in Cleveland U.K. Jul 26, 2017 #4 I have thinned hammertoe with Genclene cleaning fluid before, Just as Brightspark says for matt results.
I have thinned hammertoe with Genclene cleaning fluid before, Just as Brightspark says for matt results.
Kent Member Messages 9,992 Location Bowland, Lanacshire,UK Jul 26, 2017 #5 Don't use it but if you can often get more matt with less paint and higher air pressure. Worth a go, I do it on some stuff just takes a while
Don't use it but if you can often get more matt with less paint and higher air pressure. Worth a go, I do it on some stuff just takes a while