S-FIXX BLACK-OUT 3-in-1 Rust Converter, Primer Protective Paint Compared to Hammerite

Why choose S-FIXX Black-Out 3-in-1 Rust Converter, Primer Protective Paint?

3-in-1 rust treatment, primer & paint - Converts existing rust into a stable protective layer, helps stop further corrosion, and leaves a primed, painted finish.
Works on a wide range of surfaces - Suitable for steel, wood, aluminium, plastics, copper, carbon fibre, ceramics, stone, brick, glass and more.
Fast-drying & easy to apply - Apply by brush or roller, with a touch-dry finish in around 30 minutes and typically only one coat required.
Flexible, durable protection - Remains permanently flexible to resist cracking and flaking, while offering long-term protection in temperatures from -40°C to +240°C.

How does S-FIXX Black-Out compare with Hammerite?

	Hammerite	S-FIXX BLACK-OUT 3-in-1 Rust Converter, Primer & Protective Paint
Number of coats required?	Bare or rusty metal requires 2 coats under Hammerite's UK application instructions. One coat may be sufficient only on sound, previously painted metal.	Normally one coat - saving application time compared with the two coats Hammerite specifies for bare or rusty metal.
Base Type?	Solvent-based. Hammerite specifies its Brush Cleaner & Thinner for cleaning brushes and rollers.	Water-based Blackout cleans up with water and detergent - no specialist solvent thinner required.
Touch-dry time?	Touch-dry in 1–2 hours; recoat after approximately 4 hours.	Blackout is touch-dry in around 30 minutes - substantially faster than Hammerite's stated 1–2 hours.
Applications?	Primarily on metal. Bare zinc, aluminium and galvanised surfaces require Hammerite Special Metals Primer before Direct to Rust is applied.	One versatile coating for steel, wood, aluminium, many plastics, copper, carbon fibre, ceramics, stone, brick and glass. Excludes polypropylene plastics and anodised aluminium; test patches are recommended.
Preparation?	Requires removal of loose rust/flaking paint, abrasion of smooth surfaces, degreasing, rinsing and drying. Certain non-ferrous metals need a separate Special Metals Primer.	Requires removal of loose rust/flaking paint, abrasion of smooth surfaces, degreasing, rinsing and drying. No separate metal primer required.
Temperature range?	Not stated.	Can be applied in a temperature range of −40°C to +240°C, Blackout is suited to demanding hot and cold environments.