The dreaded hammerite

[MG David]

no one has mentioned the wonders of barcoat yet lol

but yeah..dont do it

I know people who call it "bodgers barcoat". Perhaps that is why it doesn't get much mention on this site

 

[Chris Stevens]

The only thing that will go over cured Hammerite successfully is stone chip, due the silicone in it. The refinishing options are bare metal, or stone chip. Tried to paint over Hammerite, and it always fish eyes, so simply not worth messing around with paint finish.

 

[jordan1]

What would you guys do in this situation.
Got an engine bay was brush painted in hammerite many years ago.It's flaking in places and is also the wrong colour for the car.
Removing the engine and stripping off all the paint is not an option.
I will remove as many cables,ancillaries etc as I can to make the job a little easier.I have 150mm and 75mm da sanders but there's going to be areas I can't sand,the bulkhead for example has a kind of rubber insulation attached to it and that's been painted too

Has anyone tried using a solvent to remove hammerite or used a paint that might go over the top and seal it in ?

Or is the only real safe option to use hammerite again? I have actually contacted hammerite and they were of no help whatsoever
Cheers

Strip it off with methylene chloride gel or caustic soda

 

[Ton-up]

I've used Upol Raptor with great effect for jobs like this. It is very hardwearing and can be over-painted body colour.

 

[marlinspike]

I have read many great reviews of Raptor, especially from the US. It's a shame it's so expensive over here.