Painting the underneath with Hammerite

1. Sneakydevil89 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2008 Exeter Posts: 4738 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi

   #1 25th September 2008, 20:23

   My cars going to be in a nice dry place for a day or 2 so i want to take the opurtunity to paint the underneath at the back (by the spare wheel cage) with hammerite to protect it from rust etc.
   
   I think i saw someone a while back do it, but cant find the thread. So what do i need to do to prepare it before i paint?
   
   I know hammerite can be painted straight onto rust to protect it. There isnt much rust there i just want to make sure it doesnt start.
   
   Any answers would be appreciated.
   
   Cheers
2. sax_o_milley Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 oldham lad now in billingham Posts: 1349 white mk1 vtr

   #2 25th September 2008, 21:00

   a good rub down to get the loose stuff off,bit of primer then paint
3. Sneakydevil89 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2008 Exeter Posts: 4738 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi

   #3 25th September 2008, 22:41

   its now cheers, i found a thread where someone did it! cheers anyway. Rep'd
4. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #4 25th September 2008, 22:45

   i used hammerite under car seal(halfords, back and yellow tub) good outcome
5. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #5 25th September 2008, 23:31

   you will get bored lol, i did
6. greenman Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2008 South West Posts: 441 Saxo vts

   #6 26th September 2008, 09:29

   On my previous cars I have spray waxed the underside. This usually will protect fairly well, especially against salt in the winter. Although you should never wax over rust, this should be taken back as much as possible then primed and re-painted.