rust converter thoughts

[Douglasdzaster]

I have a neighbor that let her Husqvarna with less than 50 hours on it sit outside for two years. I have it here and got it running but still have a lot of maintenance to do on it. When I loaded it on my trailer I saw big flakes of rust come from the deck. So one of the things I’m going to do is pull the deck remove the blades and pressure wash then use either a wire wheel or flap disk to knock off the rust that I can. Wash it again and let dry then apply Rustoleum rust converter two coats. It’ll turn the rust black. Then I’ll use Stops rust primer and top coat with Rust stop enamel paint.
I’ve done this on a number of things and it’s always worked.

 

[Tina212]

When I found rust and blisters on my SxS bed, I wire brushed all the rust and loose stuff, treated with rustoleum rust stop, the sprayed bed liner over that. Been three years with no additional signs of rust..

Could I know where did you get your product please I would like to try it too

 

[Douglasdzaster]

Could I know where did you get your product please I would like to try it too

Big box stores or HarborFreight has their brand and Rustoleum.
Remember to prime over it before painting.

 

[LaqueRatt]

Xtend is some amazing stuff. It will stop rust dead in it's tracks and you don't even need to top coat if you don't want too. It forms a black matte finish. Widely available in a rattle can. If you don't want to top coat it, you probably want to put an extra coat or two on.

Rust Converter Spray, Extend Rust Neutralizer from Loctite Adhesives

Converting light rust to a paintable surface. Use on railings, mailboxes posts & more.

www.loctiteproducts.com

 

[airshot]

Big box stores or HarborFreight has their brand and Rustoleum.
Remember to prime over it before painting.

Depends on the " product you use". On the rust stop product I used, no primer...clean and remove as much rust as possible, then spray on the rust stop and let it do its work. Afterbthe recomended number of days add the finnish coating. On my machine I went with the sprayon bed liner material, excellent results... I haul a large chemical boom sprayer in my machine, the chemicals speeded up the rust issue, but since coating the rust about three years back, all is still good..

 

[Douglasdzaster]

Depends on the " product you use". On the rust stop product I used, no primer...clean and remove as much rust as possible, then spray on the rust stop and let it do its work. Afterbthe recomended number of days add the finnish coating. On my machine I went with the sprayon bed liner material, excellent results... I haul a large chemical boom sprayer in my machine, the chemicals speeded up the rust issue, but since coating the rust about three years back, all is still good..

I thought about using bed liner for this deck but was afraid the finish may help grass stick. I bought the Rustoleum Rust Reformer today and noticed it was a primer also. I have some Rustoleum Stops Rust Black enamel to top coat it. After everything completely cures I’ll try ceramic coating it. Saw it on YouTube so it has to work.

 

[Sinkingfast]

I have used a phosphoric acid product. It turns iron oxide to iron phosphate. Maybe thats what some of the commercial products are..
It will hold paint..

 

[Al U Minium]

I still use Ospho after 25+ years, use a cheap paint brush and oil based paint for finish. My first coat of paint I mix a little paint thinner in the oil base paint so it flows into tight places instead of just making a paint bubble that captures moisture later on. Then do a second coat of paint no thinner. Give everything plenty of time to dry for the best results.

 

[LaqueRatt]

I have used a phosphoric acid product. It turns iron oxide to iron phosphate. Maybe thats what some of the commercial products are..
It will hold paint..

Yes, pretty sure that's correct. They all seem to contain phosphoric acid. I have several kinds, but Xtend is my fave for ease of application, cost, and availability. Some of the products must be washed off thoroughly and neutralized with baking soda.