How durable is Hammertone rattle can paint?

[Brad54]

I'm about to paint a shop-built stool, and will be using rattle-can Rustoleum hammer tone paint.

How durable is it? I'm thinking specifically of the seat area.

Option B is to paint the seat with Rustoleum flat black, since that's the most durable paint I've ever used on a project. But I'd rather paint the whole thing one color.

-Brad

 

[lightning02]

iv used it before. its no more durable then regular spray paint. just has a texture to it.

 

[Al Borland]

Not as durable as regular Rustoleum. About as durable as really cheap paint.

 

[rlitman]

I've found it to have a harder and more wear resistant surface than regular rustoleum. However, it takes a LONG time to dry, because you have to apply it pretty thick to get the hammer to develop well. Figure on at least a month where it starts out pretty soft.

 

[SARG]

And plan on the spray tip clogging up about a half dozen times. I've yet to empty a can before giving up. I wont be buying the stuff again.

 

[bcradio]

option c: flat black all the way?

 

[lightning02]

the most durable stuff i used so far is that por15 stuff but its not cheap and requires alot of prep work before putting it on to make it stick really well. i used it on some upper and lower control arms and had to beat the piss out of them to reinstall them and they held up great for the beating i was giving them with a metal faced hammer.

 

[lightning02]

iv also have had really good luck with VHT caliper paint.

 

[jakemac]

As has been said, it can take a long time to dry and much longer to fully cure. You can speed up the drying time by baking in a (dedicated) oven, smoker, or grill.

 

[bugdust]

You guys must be using a different paint than I buy.

I've had really good luck with it personally. You have to put on quite a few LIGHT coats and let them almost dry completely, then put a little heavier final coat to build texture. How heavy each coat can be depends on your temperature and humidity. I live in Florida so it's all good. Most paints will dry harder near a heat source. I've used my halogen shop lights before.

 

[GTA Matt]

I've painted 2 rear end housings with it. It does take forever to fully dry, and its not as durable as I would have hoped, but not terrible either. The thing I like about it is if I do happen to scratch it, a quick shot of fresh paint over the area will blend right in.

 

[HMCFab9]

Spray can isn't the greatest, but if you can spray it out of the quart can with a spraygun, it works great & is very durable.

 

[royesses]

Use a heat gun to warm up the item first. Then spray on a heavy coat and use the heat gun to help cure it. I've had great results using this procedure. It's about as durable as any spray paint.

 

[rsanter]

Powder coat

Bob

 

[PoorOwner]

Its pretty good but if you use the one in a can, paint it on really thick, When it finally cures, there is like a clear coat that floats on top.

 

[rlitman]

Its pretty good but if you use the one in a can, paint it on really thick, When it finally cures, there is like a clear coat that floats on top.

You're talking about the brush on? Yeah, it self levels nicely, erasing any brush marks. The wavy interface of the clear and the metallic parts is what creates the hammered look.

 

[kwschumm]

the most durable stuff i used so far is that por15 stuff but its not cheap and requires alot of prep work before putting it on to make it stick really well. i used it on some upper and lower control arms and had to beat the piss out of them to reinstall them and they held up great for the beating i was giving them with a metal faced hammer.

POR15 is really good stuff, but be aware that UV light will cause it to break down and fail.

 

[CudaChick1968]

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[CudaChick1968]

Powder coat

Bob

X2!!!

Not that I'm biased or anything LOL ... but it will be done once, last for many years if the job is done right, and you won't have to get dirty or wait for it to dry. It's called "silver vein" in my industry, and comes in many colors. You can also shoot a candy color on top for an amazing effect.