jackso11 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I have just bought a crappy old honda civic LSi as a run about and have been toying with the idea of satin black painting it. Found a few videos of people who have done it with hammerite in a compressor (thinned down) rather than loads and loads of cans of spray. Looks very good in the end, but on a very quick search I found hammerite is not petrol resistant in the slightest. So what happens when you go to the petrol station guys? if you get a drop on the car the paint comes off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I will personally buy enough petrol to strip evinxs car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I will personally buy enough petrol to strip evinxs car. You taking donations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 well thats weird i spilt petrol on my hammerite paint and it didnt react, i spilt paint stipper on the paint and it didnt react...buy the petrol. your loss:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) I didn't use Hammerite, I used this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Chassis-Paint-Satin-Black-5-Ltr-/320638988255?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&hash=item4aa792afdf http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Industrial-Xylene-Thinner-5Ltr-/320638988224?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item4aa792afc0 Liked the finish but the thinners seemed quite aggressive and evil stuff and I had a nice tan afterwards, the the guy said if I used this thinners I would get the satin finnish I wanted and its true. I had a reaction problem with the boot and did it again using some cellulose thinners I had and it has more of a matt finish and shows all the watermarks, whereas the rest of the car doesnt. Few more pics in my garage. Wouldnt even consider rattle cans after using this stuff and a cheapie Screwfix special compressor. Edited February 1, 2011 by Shane pic added (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 I was just going to post....found this.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370285367403&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123 emailed them and they can supply satin finish at the same price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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