Hammerite

[johnm]

Just bought V8i 1995 auto Does anyone know if it is ok to paint the underside with hammerite, or will it cause problems

[chard]

Underside of what?

[Will Rowe]

i did it to my somewhat abused chassis on me 110 an it dont seeem to rust any more . it works best iff you shot blast the rusty bits off an only paint the bits you need to. It neeed a repaint bout evy year tho if you abuse yer trukk!!

top tip wear a good mask when removing rust a a pair o googles keeeps all manner of **** out yer eyes.

enjoy painting

p.s. do it somewhere dry

[Annette]

We used it extensively on a Series One and some Series Threes. Works fine.

[Germán]

I see in my '97 Disco some coating like parafin in the whole underside.
Is this the paint about you write in this thread?
Greetings

[chard]

Germán,

That will be underseal or waxoyl, which is made by the same manufacturer = Finnigans.

Hammerite web site

[johnm]

Thanks for the advice These Disco's are really long when you are underneath. But I,ve started painting from the back I should be finished in ....well I,ll let you know in a month or so!

Hammerite is good but prone to chipping, so do not put preservative on top of it in case water gets trapped and you cannot see it.

I have used black Waxoyl and that leaves a good finish with good protection but is not a hard finish.

Worth giving the Dinitrol products a look they have faired well in recent tests