Rustoleum Hammered Paint problems?

[logan09]

What is the trick to using this ****? Bought some to use on old porch swing brackets and when I spray it on it goes on like normal paint unless I put it on thick. Then when it dries only certain areas are "hammered" looking but smooth to the touch(I thought it would be textured almost).

 

[Thumper68]

For it to work correctly it needs to go on heavy and at the right temp.

I have had good luck in the mid 60's to mid 70'sF. then apply one light coat followed right away by a med coat. the first seems to prep the surface for the next one.

 

[GCncsuHD]

I believe the labeling on the newer cans is incorrect. The label says use multiple light coats, but the older cans and the website recommend medium to heavier coats. I've used it in the past with success, usually I do a couple light coats for good adhesion and make sure I get everything covered then finish it up with one somewhat heavy wet coat (not so heavy it drips or runs). This replicated the finish on the cap pretty closely in both appearance and felt texture.

 

[ford33]

It needs to go on heavy and it takes 8+ hours to dry between coats. I painted a tool box with it and I was not happy with the hammered finish results. Uneven hammered finish and varying silver color was the result.

 

[scouting]

Like previously stated, heavy coats. As in, another dusting and it will run. I've also found that roughing up the surface badly (i.e. hammer it with 100 grit) helps. Deep scratches in the work seems to help. However, I've been disappointed in the toughness of the paint. I've found it likes to flake off, not down to bare metal but enough to ruin the finish.

 

[rsanter]

And you have to shake the hell of of it before spraying it

Bob

 

[logan09]

Thanks for the replies. The directions are wrong I followed the ones I
saw online. I'm dissapointed in the finish. Its been 3 days and I can still indent it with my finger/leave a print.

 

[D rock]

I shake like hell and then BOMBS away!!!

I'm not a good painter at all, but it looks cool to me.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Logan,
Saw the thread title and assumed you were talking about the brush type Rustoleum hammer paint. I've had GREAT results with that but you do have to follow a technique.

I know you're NOT asking about that but since others may do a search on the subject in the future I'll post what I did.

I brush painted some wide flange beams that I did absolutely NOTHING to in the way of prep. I dusted them but didn't even do that all that well. Paint "dry-to-wet" cause the paint is weird. It starts getting tacky and actual strings of paint start forming in only five minutes. The label tells you if you want a second coat you have to do it within a short time (can't remember how long) or you have to wait like 5 or 7 days. I waited....and this stuff is ROCK HARD. Like powder coating. Very very pleased. Hope this helps someone.


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[Lassen Forge]

Thanks for the replies. The directions are wrong I followed the ones I
saw online. I'm dissapointed in the finish. Its been 3 days and I can still indent it with my finger/leave a print.

Been having the same issues recently with non-hammer Rustoleum rattle cans - what ised to be "quick dry" is now like 3-5 days. Probably a formulation change, probably due to some EPA VOC regulation. That would mess up the hammer finish pretty bad, as you need that weird drying characteristic for it to work.

What I used to put back in service in 6 hours I now have to wait... or have funky paint.

Sad thing is, the "other labels" seem to have similar problems as well, which is why I think it's some regulatiory issue.

 

[drivesitfar]

i usually have better luck when buying the $10 per spray can of the hammered paint instead of the $3-5 versions. a little prep to clean and rough up the service of your project is advisable then shake can well and shoot your project. definitely works better in the 50 to 80 degree temp range.

one thing that might also be helpful especially for those of us that don't have good ventilation in the shop/garage or a paint booth is to grab a big appliance box or regular cardboard box to shoot your project outside and not have the wind blow your paint all over everything else.

I've never had issues with flaking, but if you do try to put it on a bit too heavy it will run.

 

[Junk Scout]

I did not use a spray can because Rustoleum spray has been a problem -bubbles out, inconsistent spray. Went with small cans and a small roller. Have done several cabinets now and it is great!
Once it gets tacky you have to leave it alone for a while & recoat after it dries some. And it takes 3 times as long to fully dry as you think & outgasses a bit.
After its done it looks great and covers up all manner of evil!

 

[Gerald O]

If you want to spray and you want texture you could spray it on very heavy and then quickly go over it with a foam roller before it starts to thicken. Down worry about runs, because you'll roll them out. Then as it starts to thicken, mist over with a light blend coat that is just heavy enough to fuse into the first coat but not thick enough to run. Let it dry for about a week at about 70-80 deg before disturbing it.

 

[GCncsuHD]

If you want to spray and you want texture you could spray it on very heavy and then quickly go over it with a foam roller before it starts to thicken. Down worry about runs, because you'll roll them out. Then as it starts to thicken, mist over with a light blend coat that is just heavy enough to fuse into the first coat but not thick enough to run. Let it dry for about a week at about 70-80 deg before disturbing it.

I must be getting lucky with it... I recently sprayed two plastic planting pots and a cast umbrella stand for my wife. Sprayed them light a couple times, then followed by a heavy wet coat. Did it in the evening, outside in the yard, picked them up the next morning and they were fine to handle, and had both visual and tangible texture to the finish. No rolling or excessive curing times required.

 

[logan09]

This is how it turned out. I think I sprayed a medium coat on it and nothing happened(i.e the hammered look) let it dry so it wasn't "tacky" and sprayed a heavy coat to get the hammered look. It's supposed to be "Bronze" too, sure looks gray to me. I used to build AR-15s and AKs and painted most of them yet can't figure out how to make a $6 can of spray paint work