rust convertors

[anth]

hello all,

one thing I have noticed and would like to bring to peoples attention is the use of rust convertors,I understand the use and principles but what is not advertised is some of the acid breaks down with the oxide in the metal/rust and then remaind's. it becomes a concentrate which leaches into seam's and panel joins then slowly drys.

when this acid asorbs moisture it reactivates and breaks down oils, primers ect and promotes rust further or reacts with primer and paints.

eg battery tray's suffer this fate in all cars....

I will post the product name i use on my car's/friends can't remember for the minute ( will post name tommorow) I have only seen it stocked at Automotive paint suppilers so you won't find it at autobarn,bigw ect they use this for marine applications eg oilrigs,steel hulls.

Hope this helps a few or atleast be aware where you apply it

 

anthony

[kcelectronics]

Hey Anthony,

Did you get the name of the rust converter?

 

 

Colin

[mrp69]

i think he is talking about anti fowl or i think thats whats its called

 

you paint it onto the boat to stop corrosion and sea weed growing on the bottom.

 

might be worth giving a go paint is really toxic smelling and is thick

 

but this type of stuff should only be used on places were ur not goin to paint over ie engine bay chassis rail boot floor

 

peter

[PZG302]

One of the best Automotive rust converters I know of is the POR15 system. I am using this on my Charger to paint the underside, engine bay, rails, floor and roof, as I have had a sunroof filled in, and suspension components.

 

You can brush it on and it looks like it's been sprayed on. There is a bit of mucking around in prep work, but wilth all body work, preparation is 90% of the end result.

 

The only other problem, it's not real cheap, I've spent about $600 so far on the paint, cleaner and primer and will most likely have to get a bit more. Good news is I won't have to worry about rust in the Charger for another 40 years.

[maddos]

There's one called www.rustbullet.com.au which I haven't had any experience with .

This stuff http://www.kbs-coatings.com.au/ I have tried. The company I work for does maintenance work on underwater vehicles which we've tried it on. Is great stuff. I blasted my engine cross member and coated with it. It sets hard as rock. I'll have to check how it is to sand or remove. It goes on very nicely though and can be sprayed as normal undercoat.