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Painting cast iron downpipes..?

Hi..the pipe has paint blisters which contain water when punctured ?? I have scraped blisters..sanded rust away....do I need special primer on the rusted areas...? it seems superficial rust. Will gloss be ok on top of that? Thanks.

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  • phill99
    phill99 Posts: 9,093 Forumite
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    You need a metal primer, an undercoat and a gloss.

    Alternatively, use Hammerite Smooth, which effectively does the samethng.
    Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.
  • plumb1_2
    plumb1_2 Posts: 4,498 Forumite
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    A thankyou is payment enough .
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    I'd use Hammerite primer 1st they do versions, 1 similar to "red lead"
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
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