Rust converters are only useful for metallic objects that are already covered in rust. Applying rust converters on items that do not have rust can adversely affect them and corrode a perfectly healthy metal. Before buying a rust converter, there are several things to consider. So if you are going to try and use some rust convertor, I believe you should remove all the excess rust first (like other people have already said) then go over it with the kurust or another product that may even be better, and make sure when you apply it you really work it in so it goes into any pitted areas. What i did was go in a circular motion with the brush to work it in then straight lines to finish it off. As you can see this is a really rusty piece of metal, so should be a really good test subject. The Metal Wire Brushed Using Kurust

There are numerous types of these potions on the market, and they all claim to be the best, so we tested a selection of products to see which you should trust to sort your rust. How we tested them Remote areas/Scottish Highlands and non-UK Mainland areas may be subject to additional charges and a longer delivery time. This is determined by our couriers not Rustbuster. This stuff is really watery so be careful not to splash it everywhere when painting it on. Starting to paint the kurust on Now it starts reacting If you can get 87A go for it, 90A is available in smaller tins but the 87 is great for your application.

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We left sections of 1mm unpainted mild steel to gently corrode outside over the course of several months, then let them thoroughly dry before treating both sides with our products, carefully following the instructions. Don't use sand because of the health risks and do wear the proper PPE which must include a decent mask. Use Oil, now alot of people say use old engine oil and put it in a spray gun, I once asked an engineer about this and he said it could have negative effects becuase of the other chemicals that have gotten mixed in with the oil while it was in the engine and could actually eat in to the metal (if thats true or not i dont know, but it seems a good point), thats also why I said use clean grease too, so if it was me id put oil on thats never been used. It did a good job of protecting our sample too. Just a few dots of the dreaded red were visible on the unpainted side. But it didn’t score higher as it’s expensive if you buy it in this small bottle and doesn’t offer significant advantages. Neutrarust is available in larger bottles though, so it could start to make financial sense if you buy in bulk for bigger jobs. Rustins So with that in mind, separate off a small amount, you don’t need much. I just used a paint kettle for this. Ready to paint on Painting the Kurust on

Even on the bodywork a stone chip or scratch can soon grow into a nasty blister, and you need to treat rust properly to stop it spreading. Rust removal involves spending hours with a wire brush or strong acidic chemicals that are dangerous to use, so it is far easier and safer to use a rust converter. These stop reaction in the metal using special ingredients, which neutralise the corrosion and allow you to paint over it. When painted on it seemed to sit on the surface of our rust rather than soaking in and reacting. It also took longer to dry, meaning we had to wait until the next day until we could paint over it with our primer and top coat. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. To help you achieve this, we offer a full suite of rust treatment products, including: Car rust remover I havent got to this stage so ill list the options ive set myself to decide, im also thinking of doing some experiments with the different methods on a peice of metal leave it in the weather a few weeks see what happens.After you have blasted them mix just a small amount of the epoxy and apply it with a paint brush. It can then be left untill you are ready to prep and paint. But it didn’t last. By the end of our month the coating had almost completely disappeared from our unpainted metal and spots of rust were starting to break through to the other side too. And while it appears to be cheap, the bottle is tiny at just 90ml, making it seem poor value. Verdict

Both Dinitrol with its rc800 and Hammerite Products with their Kurust sell rust convertors. I'm now going to tell you why we don't use them and neither should you. Yep - the first one - looks just like an Aldi one only yellow - but the Aldi ones were a tenner! Surely they must be cheaper somewhere? By brush: apply directly to the rusty area, working well into heavily pitted areas, corners and edges. H226 - Flammable liquid and vapourH336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.or sand blast it, but this is a painstaking process and not everyone has a sand blaster :L also to do it right would require dropping of the subframe.