Hammertone Paint

[bmw90w]

 Hey guys regarding the rustoleum hammertone. Is it kinda like powdercoating at all? I want to paint my racks,shelves,liners with it. Would this be okay to do? I dont think I will sell my machines, but if I do, I want it to be a quality job too. What do you recommend? Someone told me that hammertone was similiar to powdercoating since it was a "liquid powder"? This is all greek to me!!

[SIGNGUY]

Actually those are two completly different things, but both work very well.
Hammertone Paint is just that.. it's just paint, but it has a compound in it that when applied correctly gives the appearance of a "hammered" look to it which is great to hide imperfections in the surface your painting all along also providing a very tough coat to protect your metal against rust.

Powder coating is a completely different process, where the bare metal is "charged" electronically, almost like static electricity, and a plastic "powder" is lightly sprayed onto th surface and it "Clings" to the metal due to the charge. once the surface is completely covered in this powder (which you have a variety of colors to chose from) the peice is put into an oven where it is baked , causing the plastic powder to melt and bond together, actually sealing the metal in this plastic casing. when it dries it is hard as a rock and protects the metal, while also giving it a real nice look.

Powder coating will be stronger than hammertone paint, but of course costs considerely more than a $5.00 can of paint...

If your keeping the machine for yourself, Hammertone works just great, gives a nice finish and is easy and inexpensive to do..

I use it on alot of Gas PUmp parts, and occassionally on a Pop machine restoration for a budget minded customer, who doesn't want parts rezinc plated or powdercoated.

Read the can on how to apply to get the correct results.

Good luck!

[bmw90w]

 I was confused because I saw a hammertone type of powdercoating.

[SIGNGUY]

I am not sure, but maybe there is a Hammertone finish in the powder coating process? never seen it but you never know?

Good luck, send photos when your done!