*rustproofing*what do u use?

[Grunt]

Was wondering if anyone has used Rust Bullet? the writeups seem pretty good. This is what they say about it

Awarded an Unprecedented Two United States Patents
Extensive Scientific Testing Against the Market Leaders Confirms Rust Bullet is Unsurpassed in the Control of Rust and Corrosion
ECO Friendly – Contains No Lead, No Zinc, No Chromates, No Acids, and No Heavy Metals
VOC Compliant
Applies Directly Over Rusted and Clean Surfaces Protects Concrete, Wood, Fiberglass, and Many Other Substrates
Little or No Surface Preparation Required
Easy to Apply and Maintain
Apply by Brush, Roller, or Spray Equipment
Superior Adhesion
Scratch, Chip, and Chemical Resistant
UV Resistant – No Topcoat Necessary
Strong Weather Resistance in All Climates and Below Sea Water
Tested and Proven to Effectively Encapsulate Mold
Performed Better than Most Fire Retardant Coatings in the ASTM E84-04 Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
Potted Water and Volatile Organics Tests Confirm Rust Bullet Coating Meets the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Primary and Secondary Drinking Water Standards
Awarded a Schedule Contract with the United States General Services Administration (GSA), One of the World’s Largest Suppliers of Quality Products to U.S. Federal Government Buyers.


I would hate to see the signs of rust agai a few years down the track or has anyone got a better product?

[SLR_dave]

Was wondering if anyone has used Rust Bullet? the writeups seem pretty good.

Hi Grunt, yeah I used Rust Bullet Automotive.

Its unlike any other paint I have seen, pretty intense stuff. I can do a write up if people are interested - theres some tips and tricks to know, I had lots of back and forth convo with the advisory mob for it. They were happy to do this as they want the user to get the best result, and its not like normal paint. You cant shake it, to mix (for instance).

It is a bit fussy to use, you have to time the job well, 72 hour window to recoat and over coat, its worth knowing it doesnt like prepsol, it likes raw steel, or painted surfaces heavily scuffed and prepped with Xylene, and it cleans up in Xylene which is full on, but the job is do-able with good protective gear. Its very thick and will clog a standard spray gun, but somehow it sprays on nice and thin, it pulls well too.

I am confident about it though, I cant imagine any other currently available rust proofing coating could come close to rust bullet.

For instance, I have some really badly rusted out sections in the rear 3/4 on both sides. Because of changing cicumstance, the car ended up soda blasted and the bloke doing the panels backed out on the job. I had to get the rust proofing on before winter, and so did the whole car including the rusted sections (just to seal the corrosion for a bit) so I could finish the rest of the body and cut out the bad sections later.

The result is exactly as advertised, the corosion (which I will still be cutting out of course) seems soild and really stable, it took primer easy and would take colour too. (if I could be bothered wasting the paint!)

I reckon I could leave it as is, in the weather for a decade or more and the heavily corroded area would be unchanged! When I get my top coats finished I can post some pics of rust bullet application if anyone is thinking about using it.

P.S. I dont recommend soda blasting for a whole car, having mentioned it, it was very difficult to properly remove the soda residue. Weeks of work!