---
product_id: 60232285
title: "Red Oxide Primer 500ml"
brand: "hammerite"
price: "AED 119"
currency: AED
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Hammerite"
url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/60232285-red-oxide-primer-500ml
store_origin: AE
region: United Arab Emirates
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# Covers up to 6m² per 500ml tin Dries in 2 hours, topcoat in 6 Long-lasting rust & corrosion protection Red Oxide Primer 500ml

**Brand:** hammerite
**Price:** AED 119
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Transform Rusty Metal Into Timeless Style—Fast, Durable, and Effortless!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Red Oxide Primer 500ml by hammerite
- **How much does it cost?** AED 119 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/60232285-red-oxide-primer-500ml)

## Best For

- hammerite enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hammerite brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rust? No Problem!:** Paint directly on rust for a flawless, protective base without tedious prep.
- • **Coverage That Counts:** 500ml covers up to 6m², ideal for small to medium metal surfaces with excellent adhesion.
- • **Versatile Metal Master:** Perfect for BBQs, garden furniture, railings, and more—interior or exterior.
- • **Fast-Track Your Project:** Quick drying formula means you can topcoat in just 6 hours—get it done and dusted.
- • **Trusted Hammerite Quality:** Global leader since 1984, delivering a unique formula that transforms rusty metal like magic.

## Overview

Hammerite Red Oxide Primer 500ml is a high-performance, quick-drying metal primer designed to be applied directly onto rusty iron and steel surfaces. Offering up to 6m² coverage per tin, it creates a smooth, protective base that prevents rust and corrosion, suitable for both indoor and outdoor metal items. Trusted globally since 1984, this oil-based primer enables topcoating after just 6 hours, making it the go-to choice for professionals and DIYers seeking durable, long-lasting metal protection.

## Description

Hammerite Red Oxide Primer is specially formulated for use on both bare and rusty iron and steel. This high performance primer provides a smooth protective base for overcoating with minimal sanding. For interior and exterior use. For aluminium, galvanised and all other non-ferrous metals, use Hammerite Special Metals Primer. · A high performance anticorrosive formulation. · Quick drying. · Topcoat after 6 hours. · 2 hoursDrying time · Exterior/InteriorUsage Applications · Rust Treatment Red Oxide Primer can be used for: · BBQ · Fire Surround · Garage door · Metal Garden furniture · Metal Railings · Radiator Features Coverage: 12 sq m per litre Repaintable after: 6 hours

Review: Excellent coverage and great adhesion - This primer is brilliant quality. It goes on smoothly, gives excellent coverage, and provides a really solid base for topcoats. The red oxide finish adheres well and offers great protection. Exactly what I needed — definitely a 5‑star product.
Review: Hammerite primer. - This is a quality product. I can confirm that I have used this primer in the past and found that it does a first class job on corroded metal.

## Features

- PAINT DIRECTLY ON TO RUST – specially formulated so you can paint the metal primer over rusty surfaces and still achieve a perfect, smooth protective base that lasts for years and helps prevent rust and corrosion forming
- EASY TO USE – preparation is simple – brush away any loose, flaky paint or rust and brush the red oxide primer straight on to the metal with minimal sanding needed. The quick drying formula is ready for topcoat after just 6 hours
- USE ON ANY METAL – perfect for BBQs, radiators, railings, garden furniture and garage doors, Hammerite Red Oxide Metal Primer is suitable for use on both interior and exterior metals to give your old metals an instant lift
- 500ml TIN COVERS UP TO 6m2 – ideal to cover a small gate or top rail of a balcony, or a couple of garden chairs, Hammerite direct to rust metal primer gives excellent coverage and the ultimate protection for your metals
- GENUINE HAMMERITE PAINT - the first and only specialist metalcare brand, Hammerite is a global brand leader. Founded in 1984 it quickly developed a mystique, as consumers found the unique formulation magically transforms rusty metal to look like new​

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0046M4OPK |
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,119 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 23 in Primer |
| Brand Name | Hammerite |
| Colour | Red Oxide 500ml |
| Colour Code | #B22222 |
| Container Type | Tin |
| Coverage | 12 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (399) |
| Dry Time In Hours | 2 |
| Finish Type | Metal |
| Full Cure Time | 6 Hours |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Volume | 500 Millilitres |
| Item Weight | 0.9 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Hammerite Products ICI Ltd. |
| Model Name | 5092844 |
| Model Number | 5092844 |
| Paint Type | Oil |
| Part Number | 5092844 |
| Size | 500 ml (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Oxide |
| Specific Uses For Product | Furniture,Door |
| Surface Recommendation | Metal |
| Unit Count | 500 millilitre(s) |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Hammerite
- **Colour:** Red Oxide 500ml
- **Finish type:** Metal
- **Item volume:** 500 Millilitres
- **Paint type:** Oil
- **Size:** 500 ml (Pack of 1)
- **Special feature:** Oxide
- **Specific uses for product:** Furniture,Door
- **Surface recommendation:** Metal
- **Unit count:** 500 millilitre(s)

## Images

![Red Oxide Primer 500ml - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XQ3k9ZEaL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent coverage and great adhesion
*by F***O on 29 January 2026*

This primer is brilliant quality. It goes on smoothly, gives excellent coverage, and provides a really solid base for topcoats. The red oxide finish adheres well and offers great protection. Exactly what I needed — definitely a 5‑star product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hammerite primer.
*by A***R on 22 August 2025*

This is a quality product. I can confirm that I have used this primer in the past and found that it does a first class job on corroded metal.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Red oxide primer
*by L***U on 28 October 2025*

Drys quickly and gives reliable cover , good consistency. Worth considering as a primer , great on metal.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-07*