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COST COMPARISON OF VARIOUS METHODS & PRODUCTS

Surface to be treated: 5000 square feet.
Condition of surface: 30% rust, 20% loose paint, 10% bare metal, 40% tightly adhered paint.
Disclaimer: All costs are theoretical. Actual costs will depend on equipment available, environment, labor wages and existing conditions of the surface to be treated in different locations of the world. The following cost comparisons are calculated based on average costs of labor, equipment and materials in the US.
Method Cost Total Cost

POWER-WASHING

Cost of Power-Washing
@$.15/sq. ft.

 $750 $3735

1 Coat of Rust Conversion Primer
@$40/gallon (25 gallons)

 $1000
1 Coat of Alkyd Sulfonate Topcoat
@$65/gallon (25 gallons) 		$1625
Labor
@ $20/hr. (18 hours) 		$360

LIGHT SANDBLASTING

Cost of Light Sandblasting
@$.45/sq. ft.

 $2250 $5235

1 Coat of Rust Conversion Primer
@$40/gallon (25 gallons)

 $1000
1 Coat of Alkyd Sulfonate Topcoat
@$65/gallon (25 gallons) 		$1625
Labor
@ $20/hr. (18 hours) 		$360

WHITE METAL SANDBLASTING

Cost of Light Sandblasting
@$1.60/sq. ft.

 $8000 $10309

1 Coat of Rust Conversion Primer
@$40/gallon (25 gallons)

 $324
1 Coat of Alkyd Sulfonate Topcoat
@$65/gallon (25 gallons) 		$1625
Labor
@ $20/hr. (18 hours) 		$360

Compare the above methods to the cost savings offered by Unity International's products.

Method Cost Total Cost

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTONIC™ (CLASSIC)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $770

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustonic™ (3-mil DFT) $650
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTONIC™ (CLASSIC)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $1420

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustonic™ (6-mil DFT) $1300
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTCOAT™ (CLASSIC)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $1070

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustcoat™ (3-mil DFT) $950
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTCOAT™ (CLASSIC)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $2020

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustcoat™ (6-mil DFT) $1900
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

 

Method Cost Total Cost

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTGUARD™ (CLASSIC)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $1295

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustguard™ (3-mil DFT) $1175
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours)		 $120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTONIC™ (CLASSIC)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $2470

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustonic™ (6-mil DFT) $2350
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTONIC-MASTIC™ (CLASSIC)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $2122

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustonic-Mastic™ (10-mil DFT) $2002
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTONIC-MASTIC™ (CLASSIC)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $4362

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustonic-Mastic™ (21-mil DFT) $4242
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

 

Method Cost Total Cost

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTCOAT-MASTIC™ (CLASSIC)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $2837

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustcoat-Mastic™ (10-mil DFT) $2717
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTCOAT-MASTIC™ (CLASSIC)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $5877

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustcoat-Mastic™ (21-mil DFT) $5757
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTGUARD-MASTIC™ (CLASSIC)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $3481

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustguard-Mastic™ (10-mil DFT) $3361
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTGUARD-MASTIC™ (CLASSIC)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $7241

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustguard-Mastic™ (21-mil DFT) $7121
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

 

Method Cost Total Cost

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTONIC™ (ECO)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $845

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustonic™ (3-mil DFT) $725
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTONIC™ (ECO)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $1570

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustonic™ (6-mil DFT) $1450
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTCOAT™ (ECO)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $1145

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustcoat™ (3-mil DFT) $1025
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTCOAT™ (ECO)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $2170

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustcoat™ (6-mil DFT) $2050
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

 

Method Cost Total Cost

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTGUARD™ (ECO)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $1345

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustguard™ (3-mil DFT) $1225
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTGUARD™ (ECO)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $2570

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustguard™ (6-mil DFT) $2450
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTONIC-MASTIC™ (ECO)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $2337

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustonic-Mastic™ (10-mil DFT) $2217
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTONIC-MASTIC™ (ECO)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $4817

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustonic-Mastic™ (21-mil DFT) $4697
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

 

Method Cost Total Cost

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTCOAT-MASTIC™ (ECO)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $3052

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustcoat-Mastic™ (10-mil DFT) $2932
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTCOAT-MASTIC™ (ECO)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $6332

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustcoat-Mastic™ (21-mil DFT) $6212
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTGUARD-MASTIC™ (ECO)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $3624

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustguard-Mastic™ (10-mil DFT) $3504
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUSTGUARD-MASTIC™ (ECO)

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $7544

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rustguard-Mastic™ (21-mil DFT) $7424
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

 

Method Cost Total Cost

UNITY INTERNATIONAL
RUST-CONVERTO™

Cost of Power-Washing

 Not required $1288.65

Cost of Sandblasting

 Not required
Cost of Primer Not required
1 Coat Rust-Converto™ $218.65
1 Coat Rustcoat™ (3-mil DFT) for topcoat $950
Labor
@ $20/hr. (6 hours) 		$120

*Rust-Converto™ may be top-coated with any of Unity International's Classic or Eco products: For interior surfaces, Rustonic™ (Classic or Eco) may be used as a topcoat. Any of the other products from the Classic or Eco lines may be used as a topcoat for exterior surfaces.
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