Say no to rust! Hammerite session

AlexD333 · 08-03-2015, 16:46

So another hammerite session done, 16.50 in hammerite and 95p for a set of brushes, do check behind your rear wheel plastic arches, you'd be surprised how much mud gets caught between the body and the plastic, I had lines of surface rust!!

All clean and protected now

jims-terrano · 08-03-2015, 18:56

Well done Alex, hope you aint painted over rust bubbles in those rear arches

rustic · 08-03-2015, 19:28

You've missed a bit...

Someone will always say that, no matter what you are painting, so why not say it lol....

Hammerite is good paint, but is hard and brittle and can chip, so check areas subject to gravel rash regularly.

jims-terrano · 08-03-2015, 19:42

If I was keeping the 05 plate Id be following your lead Alex with the hammerite.

AlexD333 · 08-03-2015, 20:05

It's certainly done well so far, it's survived the year and held off all ht nasties, it was only just starting to get a bit weak

I recommend it for anyone, a 20 quid job will save hundreds on future welding or rot repair bills.

Sweety · 08-03-2015, 21:23

Mines getting undersealed & stone gaurded again soon

got some repainting to do on the coloured parts I did last year as well but once done it'll be nice & clean looking ready for this years car show season & the T2 is on show back end of next month & in May plus a couple of other dates later in the year so far

Banshee · 08-03-2015, 22:08

Good lad!!!!

I'll be Waxoyl'ing mine when the weather gets better and also Hammeriting as you have done

Especially here in the pic below as near my rear door it looks like it's already been repaired at some point as I can see surface rust

terrano bob · 08-03-2015, 22:56

looks well alex did I just say that

makeitfit · 08-03-2015, 23:12

That rear cross section does rust out from the inside

Water can pool around the body mount area . Not nice. Keep up the preventative work Alex, as it'll save you doing a Black Pearl

elty001 · 09-03-2015, 00:09

Mines ready for some tlc.
That rock salt has Taken its toll on the underneath of mine.
Wire brush, scraper and waxoyl at the ready

Barrbeast · 09-03-2015, 00:16

Nice work bud

AlexD333 · 09-03-2015, 07:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

That rear cross section does rust out from the inside

Water can pool around the body mount area . Not nice. Keep up the preventative work Alex, as it'll save you doing a Black Pearl

Perhaps a no no, I actually squirted the nozzel in the chassis holes at the rear, the muck that came out was interesting!!!

The holes near the rear wheels

dava4x4 · 12-03-2015, 12:31

Hi mate, do you treat the the rust first before hammeriting it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD333

So another hammerite session done, 16.50 in hammerite and 95p for a set of brushes, do check behind your rear wheel plastic arches, you'd be surprised how much mud gets caught between the body and the plastic, I had lines of surface rust!!

All clean and protected now

AlexD333 · 12-03-2015, 13:59

It was only very light surface rust, so in this instance no, you must ensure that the area is clean from any flakes or damp/wet

otherwise the flakes will still fall off leaving an exposed area, a wire wool brush is good for this, or sandpaper but a bit long...

and the most imporant is damp! make the area you are applying it to is dry, otherwise it will slowly degrade inside out

08-03-2015, 16:46	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Say no to rust! Hammerite session So another hammerite session done, 16.50 in hammerite and 95p for a set of brushes, do check behind your rear wheel plastic arches, you'd be surprised how much mud gets caught between the body and the plastic, I had lines of surface rust!! All clean and protected now

08-03-2015, 19:28	#3
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	You've missed a bit... Someone will always say that, no matter what you are painting, so why not say it lol.... Hammerite is good paint, but is hard and brittle and can chip, so check areas subject to gravel rash regularly. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

08-03-2015, 22:08	#7
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Good lad!!!! I'll be Waxoyl'ing mine when the weather gets better and also Hammeriting as you have done Especially here in the pic below as near my rear door it looks like it's already been repaired at some point as I can see surface rust __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

08-03-2015, 18:56	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Well done Alex, hope you aint painted over rust bubbles in those rear arches

08-03-2015, 19:42	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	If I was keeping the 05 plate Id be following your lead Alex with the hammerite.

08-03-2015, 20:05	#5
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	It's certainly done well so far, it's survived the year and held off all ht nasties, it was only just starting to get a bit weak I recommend it for anyone, a 20 quid job will save hundreds on future welding or rot repair bills.

08-03-2015, 21:23	#6
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Mines getting undersealed & stone gaurded again soon got some repainting to do on the coloured parts I did last year as well but once done it'll be nice & clean looking ready for this years car show season & the T2 is on show back end of next month & in May plus a couple of other dates later in the year so far

08-03-2015, 22:56	#8
terrano bob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north west Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7tdi Posts: 1,015	looks well alex did I just say that

08-03-2015, 23:12	#9
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	That rear cross section does rust out from the inside Water can pool around the body mount area . Not nice. Keep up the preventative work Alex, as it'll save you doing a Black Pearl

09-03-2015, 00:09	#10
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Mines ready for some tlc. That rock salt has Taken its toll on the underneath of mine. Wire brush, scraper and waxoyl at the ready

09-03-2015, 00:16	#11
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Nice work bud

12-03-2015, 13:59	#14
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	It was only very light surface rust, so in this instance no, you must ensure that the area is clean from any flakes or damp/wet otherwise the flakes will still fall off leaving an exposed area, a wire wool brush is good for this, or sandpaper but a bit long... and the most imporant is damp! make the area you are applying it to is dry, otherwise it will slowly degrade inside out