Frequently asked
questions about Rust-Converto™
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Do I need to dilute Rust-Converto™
or mix other materials with it?
- Do I need to sandblast
the surfaces prior to using Rust-Converto™, and apply primers
and sealers as well?
- What if there is a huge build-up
of rust, do I need to sandblast in this case?
- If a surface has already been
coated or primed before and the original coating doesn't
have good adhesion, will Rust-Converto™ loosen and fall
off the original coating?
- What should we do with chloride,
old coatings etc. on surfaces before applying Rust-Converto™?
- When applying Rust-Converto™
on smooth metallic surfaces, do these surfaces need to be
dry prior to application?
APPLICATION METHOD
- How many coats should I apply
to achieve best results?
- What is the recommended
method of application?
COMPATIBILITY OF RUST-CONVERTO™
WITH OTHER PRODUCTS
- What's the compatibility between
Rust-Converto™ and other coatings?
COST COMPARISON
- How does Rust-Converto™ compare with
your competitor products?
ELEMENTS OF RUST-CONVERTO™
- What are the elements of
Rust-Converto™?
- How does Rust-Converto™
work?
LIFESPAN OF RUST-CONVERTO™
- How long does Rust-Converto™ last
once it is applied on the surfaces?
- What is the shelf life of Rust-Converto™?
SUGGESTED USES AND APPLICATIONS
- Where can I apply
Rust-Converto™?
TYPES OF RUST-REFORMER PRODUCTS
- How many kind of rust-reformer
products are there? And which category does Rust-Converto™
fall under?
APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS
1. Do I need to dilute Rust-Converto™ or mix other materials with it?
A. No, Rust-Converto™ was formulated to be used on its own, without any dilution.
2. Do I need to
sandblast the surfaces prior to using Rust-Converto™,
and apply primers and sealers as well?
A. No, just remove all grease, oil, salt or water-soluble
chemicals with a high-strength cleaner and rinse the surface
thoroughly with water. Any blistered or loose paint, rust scale
and heavy rust build-up should also be removed for best results.
3. What if there is a huge build-up
of rust, do I need to sandblast in this case?
A. For surfaces with a huge build-up of rust, just remove
the heavy scale rust and leave the remaining rust on the surface
before applying a coat of Rust-Converto™.
4. If a surface has already been
coated or primed before and the original coating doesn't have
good adhesion, will Rust-Converto™ loosen and fall off the original coating?
A. As long as the primer or the old/original coating is not
loose, Rust-Converto™ will bond to it and will not chip or fall off.
5. What should we do with
chloride, old coatings etc. on surfaces before applying Rust-Converto™?
A. We recommend you water-wash any loose chloride, old coating,
oil, dirt and grease off the surface. As long as the old coating
is still intact, you do not have to remove it.
6. When applying Rust-Converto™ on smooth metallic surfaces, do these surfaces need to be
dry prior to application?
A. Bare metallic surfaces can be damp, but NOT WET, before
applying Rust-Converto™.
APPLICATION
METHOD
1. How many coats should I apply to achieve best results?
A. We recommend applying 2 thin coats of Rust-Converto™ for maximum protection.
2. What is the
recommended method of application?
A. Use either a brush, roller, sponge or paint spray equipment
to apply Rust-Converto™.
COMPATIBILITY
OF RUST-CONVERTO™ WITH OTHER PRODUCTS.
1. What's the compatibility between Rust-Converto™ and other coatings?
A. Rust-Converto™ bonds excellently with all major topcoats, especially with the
products from our Classic and Eco lines, without
the high cost of sandblasting.
COST COMPARISON
1. How does Rust-Converto™ compare with your competitor products?
A. Click here for a comparison
of costs with other methods.
ELEMENTS
OF RUST-CONVERTO™
1. What are the elements of Rust-Converto™?
A. Rust-Converto™ contains ingredients to neutralize ferrous oxide, oxalic acid
and tannic acid. These ingredients are mild and will not affect
the structural integrity of the steel. A polymer is also blended
in the composition of Rust-Converto™ which, upon drying, will result in a long-lasting black primer
coating on the steel surfaces. This polymer coating bonds better
to paint than ferrous phosphate.
2.
How does Rust-Converto™ work?
A. Rust-Converto™ chemically converts rust to a tough and durable polymer protective
coating. It contains ingredients to neutralize ferrous oxide, oxalic acid
and tannic acid. These ingredients are mild and will not affect
the structural integrity of the steel. A polymer is also blended
in the composition of Rust-Converto™ which, upon drying, will result in a long-lasting black primer
coating on the steel surfaces. This polymer coating will bond
better to the paint than ferrous phosphate.
LIFESPAN
OF RUST-CONVERTO™
1. How long does Rust-Converto™ last once it is applied on the surfaces?
A. Rust-Converto™ can protect surfaces up to 5 years, depending on surface conditions
and environment.
2. What
is the shelf life of Rust-Converto™?
A. The shelf life of Rust-Converto™ is up to 2 years, if left in the closed container.
SUGGESTED
USES AND APPLICATIONS
1. Where can I apply Rust-Converto™?
A. Rust-Converto™ may be applied to the following: chemical plants, valves, support
structures, pipes, conveyor systems, ductwork, storage tanks,
guard rails, machinery, foundries, tractors, fertilizer-spreaders,
hog-farrowing pens, harvesters, plows, corn-pickers, storage
sheds, truck scales, truck bodies and chassis, ships hatch covers,
stacks and bulkheads, railroad tracks in tunnels, tanks and
boxcars, floor grating, metal buildings, material-handling equipment,
fences, hoists and cranes, propane tanks, storage racks, heating/cooling
systems, offshore operations, snow-removal equipment, highway
signposts, frames and steel girders.
TYPES
OF RUST-REFORMER PRODUCTS
1. How many kinds of rust-reformer products are there? And
which category does Rust-Converto™ fall under?
A. There are two types of rust-reformer products: The first
of these is the phosphoric acid-based products. These products
react with the rust (ferrous oxide) to form ferrous phosphate,
a gray film that forms on the metal. Paint can be applied over
this surface. But there are numerous problems associated with
this type of product:
- The phosphoric acid, if left in contact with the metal
for any appreciable length of time will affect the structural
integrity of the metal
- The gray ferrous phosphate film has a short life span
before rust reappears
- This product is non-biodegradable.
The second type of rust-reformer product, such as Rust-Converto™,
eliminates the problems associated with the phosphoric acid
rust-converters.
The acids used to neutralize the ferrous oxide are oxalic
acid and tannic acid. Both are mild and will not affect the
structural integrity of the steel.
A polymer is added to the acids so that upon drying, a
long lasting black primer coating is left on the steel, which
will in turn bond better to paints than the ferrous phosphate.
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