This paint has been designed to do two things in one step; protect the surface, alongside decorating it. This removes the requirement of priming the metal prior to painting.
As the paint dries (touch dry in 15 minutes), millions of heat hardened glass flakes leaf together to form a super-tough barrier, and the familiar finish that is Hammerite.
Hammerite should be applied to clean, de-greased surface by brush or spray. It can be applied to an already painted surface, provided a test has been done and no reaction occured within an hour of applying. If a reaction does occur, then all of the paint should be removed prior to application.
For spray application, you should thin 2 parts paint to 1 part thinners.
It will dry to a glossy, enamel like finish in only 15 minutes, with a 'hammered' look effect. If a second coat is required, it should be applied 4 hours after the first coat.
Coverage is 5 square metres per litre.