How to treat rusty wrought iron in North Cyprus?

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
30/03/2010 09:40

My patio chairs are rusty as hell.

Back in the UK I'd have just give them a coat of Hammerite. Is that available here, I haven't seen it? And is that the best thing to do or, is there any cheaper local solution? And don't say, chuck em in the bin!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
30/03/2010 09:53

Give them a good stiff 'wire brushing' then treat them with Hammerite and re-paint.



Hammerite from Marshalls.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
30/03/2010 10:04

Hammerite - at what cost?



There are equally good equivalents at Marshalls - for instance: 'Asbright' in handy .645 litre cans - you'll need to buy thinners, too, unless you want to chuck your brushes. I can't tell you the price now, as I bought mine a coupla years ago - good stuff, though!

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
30/03/2010 10:23

Thanks to you both. Think I'll try a combination of wire brush then and 'Asbright'. I'm not really in to trying to look after brushes, unless after a coat of emulsion - too much like hard work!! If the brushes are cheap enough, I don't mind chucking 'em!



Can you tell me where I'll find Marshalls?



Thanks.

beachsidebum


Joined: 02/03/2010
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
30/03/2010 10:36

Hammerite is available from homewares in Catalkoy for around £12.50 per tin

beachsidebum


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Message Posted:
30/03/2010 10:37

Variety of colours too.

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
30/03/2010 10:39

pack of brushes assorted sizes from Mr Pound = 4tl cheap enough to chuck away!

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
30/03/2010 11:56

For the best finish find a wrought iron manufacturer there ar a few about looking at the wrought iron work in the TRNC

They sandblast the metal first to get a smooth rust free surface

Then either sprayor dip if you are lucky an electrostaticly applied paint

All the methods give you a smooth finish and get rid of the rust also stops your place stinking of paint

No1Doyen


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Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
30/03/2010 12:08

Coming out of Girne towards Karaoanoglu it's on your right.

smoggyjim


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Message Posted:
30/03/2010 13:59

Marshalls also sell Hammerite in different colours

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
30/03/2010 14:56

Wanderer, That's what we did with our wrought iron table and chairs. Can't tell you how much it is as they kindly did it for free after we purchased quite a lot of railings from them. The table and chairs look better than new!

wanderer


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Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
30/03/2010 15:06

aylin

Post the name or number of the company for pippie she can go and ask should only be a few lira

come_on_aylin


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Posts: 908

Message Posted:
30/03/2010 15:17

The company we used is in Karakum. The building is opposite Pizzaland, to get to the ironworks bit you have to go down the right side of the chemist and round the back to the other end of the building. It is directly below Sydney Construction offices, I think it is owned by them. Phone contact is Hulus, who speaks English, 0533 861 7334.

I'm sure most ironworks will do this if you ask, especially in this climate.

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
31/03/2010 09:45

Many thanks for this, I'll check it out.