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Metal paint suggestions please

MeomyeMeomye Posts: 949
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I have a cast metal patio set (table and four chairs) which I need to re paint (white)  and was wondering if anyone could recommend a good (tried and tested) metal paint. The one I used previously despite saying non rust/peel etc.seems to have done just that!

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146

    I've always used Hammerite in the past and found it to stand up well to tough weather conditions. 

    http://www.hammerite.co.uk/applications/direct-rust-paint/ 

    Last edited: 13 April 2017 15:25:06


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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    I agree with Dove, Hammerite is reliable long-lasting stuff and you can get a smooth type in white.

    Remember to get rid of any old flaking paint and rust using a wire brush and emery paper before you paint it though.

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • TopbirdTopbird Posts: 8,355

    Another vote for Hammerite here - use it every couple of years on the oil tank.

    Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
  • MeomyeMeomye Posts: 949

    Thank you for swift replies everyone.  I thought that might be the one. I have used it in the past but somehow deviated to a different one which has been very poor. Back to Hammerite it is. Thanks

  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190

    You can get the same paint in a smooth finish, Smoothrite, or you could, don't know if it's still available.

    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

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