painting metal

[alarman]

Hi all

I've got to paint some steel containers as you can see by the picture they are a bit rusty, i would appreciate any help on how to tackle this job
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c245/alarman/2005_1119Image0010.jpg

 

[confidentincompetent]

Bitchomastic. Not a job for Hammerite
Site thinks i'm swearing lol Bitchumastic is what we used once.
B itchumastic lol have to write it like this.

have fun

 

[alarman]

sorry mate you've lost me there, is there any advice amongst that lot.

 

[confidentincompetent]

sorry mate you've lost me there, is there any advice amongst that lot.

Hi. My pc went mental last night so gave up

I reckon (looking at state of containers) you want 'Bitumastic paint' Used to use it on gas holders/ fire escapes, oil tanks etc. Not used it for years but jobs like your pic, we used to just scrape off any loose, wirebrush any rusty bits (if someone was lookin, ) wipe over with rags soaked in white spirit, Maybe prime rust with red oxide primer, and wack on one heavy coat of Bitu. Think they still do colours, but black was the favourite. The problem with bitumen of course is you can't use normal solvent paint over it, so carefull what objects you paint with it. I.E dont paint a garage door with it. Tho i'm sure you wouldn't Should be available at brewers, hurst , Builders merchants etc.
Good luck.

 

[Zampa]

I do know that you can buy green and white b itchey...and obvioulsy black containers dont normally require a pukka finish so b itchey will do.....only concern being the time of year.....it does have a habit of going flat in the winter.....or prepare as CC said and then leave them in oil based undercoat..it might be cheaper to

Good luck and rather you than me mate..lol

note to mods....its a good job there isnt a forum on this site for dog owners isnt it!!

Ive of of net nannying but to exclude the word b i it c h e y or b i t c h is ridiculous.....we are all grown up here.......come on