18 replies to this topic

[sprite72]

As per title what is the best way to remove hammerite paint
Thanks

[Steve220]

Paint stripper or wire brush attachment on a drill.

[sprite72]

I have been told that paint stripper is no good on this

[pmplovesminis2006]

hi i thought petrol on a rag ?

[bpirie1000]

Blast it off.. Shell,sand, bead......

[ANON]

paint stripper, hamerite is rubbish compared to what it used to be, 9 times out of 10 you would be able to remove it just by shouting at it

[AndyR]

Heat gun and a scrapper - cant believe its not butter!

[JackF]

Another vote for heat, although I often use a small blow torch...

But I guess it depends on what exactly it is

Edited by JackF, 28 February 2015 - 09:43 PM.

[sprite72]

Ok great thanks

[Steve220]

I have been told that paint stripper is no good on this

You've been told wrong.

[sprite72]

Ok Steve 220
I will give hammerite a call on Monday and see what they can advise .
I will post my findings

[Steve220]

Can I ask where you're removing it from?

[sprite72]

It is on the front valance.

[Steve220]

I'd be tempted to wire brush (on a drill) it back to bare metal, zinc prime and spray if that is what you're trying to achieve?

[Chris1992]

i used a wire brush on a drill and that worked a treat for me. i would be weary of warping the metal when using heat, but i guess its just a matter of being careful if you chose that method