Krylon "rust tough" vs rustoleum "hammertone"

[joesquid]

I had considered testing hammerite but don't have a big enough compressor to properly spray it.  Whatever results would come from the test would have been in question from the beginning simply because the initial test controls would have been compromised.  Maybe I'll get a bigger compressor for Father's Day? '>

I love how the hammertone looks when finished.  That is what I am planning on using when I reassemble my machine.  That is unless you find poor results.

[BryanH]

Quote (joesquid @ June 13 2005,6:56)

I had considered testing hammerite but don't have a big enough compressor to properly spray it.  Whatever results would come from the test would have been in question from the beginning simply because the initial test controls would have been compromised.  Maybe I'll get a bigger compressor for Father's Day? '>

Hey Eric - some of the folks here on the boards have been able to find Hammerite as a spray bomb in their HD's, Lowes or Ace Hardwares.  

Anyway, maybe file it away as a next experiment to take on your winner.  The Hammerite folks seem to consider themselves a step above Rustoleum. Would be interesting to see if they are.

Oh yeah - good luck on Father's Day!

[sodaworks]

My money is on the hammertone. I use it all the time. It is tough durable paint that looks great. I use it in spray bombs and I also buy it by the gallon:drinkers:

[FDNY1975]

Jim,  What was the final result on you Hammertone test I see it's been over six months since you started the test. Interested in what the outcome was. Thanks Matt

[FDNY1975]

Nevermind remember reading something about Joesquid not posting anything on here in a long time. Would of been interesting to see what the results were. Hope he is ok.

[Seven181]

Great test! Thanks for doing such an awesome test for all of us. I am debating right now to use hammertone or powder coating. I will wait to see what you recommend.

[sodaworks]

Hammertone '>

[Eric]

There was a final result he put it under a new title under same area
with photos the Hammertone looked like day one... that's what sold me
and I've used the paint on other project like candy machines.... Very durable.

[MoonDawg]

I had a customer drop off a machine here because
it was noisy, it was a bent fan blade I found later.

      The Vendo 81 is an earlier restoration which has
been used in a very exclusive home in Montecito.

      Imagine the surprise upon opening the main door.

      Looks as though the inner liner and bottle stack plates
were hammertoned, but the shelves had been sent out
for a shiny zinc plating.