rust!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Harvard MA
rust!
I'm looking at products that will arrest the chemical action of rusting steel that I can then paint over (on things I don't want to sandblast). Anybody have experiences with such products to share? Examples I know of are Loctite Rust Extend and Rustoleum Rust Reformer.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Newburgh NY
Re: rust! (brucep)
You'll probably fine that most will recommend POR-15. I haven't used it but understand it's good stuff.
http://www.por15.com/
http://www.por15.com/
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: WA
Re: rust! (brucep)
POR-15 is great stuff. I elected to use Rust Encapsulator, since I had done experiments with leaving it out in the weather on different rusted pieces of metal.
I put it over scaley rusted metal, metal with loose rust scraped off, phosphated metal and 6 years later looks the same!
After welding new steel in here and there through out my birdcage and replacing windshield frame pillars, gutters, bottom WS frame, etc., I used it on the cage. I did phosphate first, for even more protection. I even pumped it in the internal areas of the birdcage structure via a pressure system.
You can view on http://www.vetteworksonline.com. The cage is totally done now and all steel is covered inside and out. Sorry, I haven't got around to narrating them yet. Anyway, I've been impressed with this product and plan to keep on using it.
Craig ;)
Drifting
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: CA central coast
Re: rust! (Cmacsvette)
Craig, I'm a bit confused by your post... is "Rust Encapsulator" the product sold by Eastwood? Couldn't find a product at the Por-15 website that matches the rustoleum-like color on your project, but I've used the Eastwood product (on an outdoor deck railing) and it is that same color.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: WA
Re: rust! (waynec)
waynec,
I'm sorry, yes, this is the product sold by Eastwood. Approx 3 yrs back, it was called Coriless or something like that? It is a trade mark product. I've noticed it gets real hard the longer it cures, not bad for a one part formula.
I even use it on commercial roof top heating and air conditioning units, where the galvanizing is worn off of exposed sheetmetal plenums & ducting and are rusting! I mean were talking equipment that sees the rain, snow and sun, 365 days!.....and all the temp changes it goes through and I don't even prep any of it.
Anyway, how is it working for you? Let us know. :yesnod:
Craig :thumbs:
[Modified by Cmacsvette, 2:07 AM 2/8/2004]
I'm sorry, yes, this is the product sold by Eastwood. Approx 3 yrs back, it was called Coriless or something like that? It is a trade mark product. I've noticed it gets real hard the longer it cures, not bad for a one part formula.
I even use it on commercial roof top heating and air conditioning units, where the galvanizing is worn off of exposed sheetmetal plenums & ducting and are rusting! I mean were talking equipment that sees the rain, snow and sun, 365 days!.....and all the temp changes it goes through and I don't even prep any of it.
Anyway, how is it working for you? Let us know. :yesnod:
Craig :thumbs:
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Safety Car
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From: Southwest MI
Re: rust! (Cmacsvette)
I agree, it (Eastwood Rust Encapsulator) was my choice as well, after considering all the options. :thumbs:
It comes in a low gloss black, and you really don't have to top coat it. I did my complete frame inside and out with the stuff. They sell it in 16oz spray cans or quarts. http://www.eastwoodcompany.com
PS: a generic tip, do yourself a huge favor and pick up a 3M paint respirator, Home Depot has them, (sorry if i'm preaching to a pro painter :-)....... it worked great for me during the frame painting project (this really stuff stinks till it's totally dry).
[Modified by 66427-450, 11:21 PM 2/7/2004]
It comes in a low gloss black, and you really don't have to top coat it. I did my complete frame inside and out with the stuff. They sell it in 16oz spray cans or quarts. http://www.eastwoodcompany.com
PS: a generic tip, do yourself a huge favor and pick up a 3M paint respirator, Home Depot has them, (sorry if i'm preaching to a pro painter :-)....... it worked great for me during the frame painting project (this really stuff stinks till it's totally dry).
[Modified by 66427-450, 11:21 PM 2/7/2004]
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: WA
Re: rust! (66427-450)
Quote: PS: a generic tip, do yourself a huge favor and pick up a 3M paint respirator, Home Depot has them, (sorry if i'm preaching to a pro painter :-)....... it worked great for me during the frame painting project (this really stuff stinks till it's totally dry).
Roger that! :thumbs:
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