Amteco Zero Rust Paint for metal
ZeroRust is a direct metal phenolic modified alkyd rust and corrosion control a coating, which puts down an impermeable rust proofing barrier at the steel level. ZeroRust has two superior traits (1) it provides maximum adhesion to steel or maximum rust prevention - this is called chemical affinity. (2) Its dielectric ability is extraordinary - steel is isolated from the electrolysis process, which converts steel to rust. (In laymen's terms, this rust prevention starves the oxygen from the substrate, preventing oxidation.) Zero Rust makes an excellent Original Equipment Manufacturer “OEM” coating and is routinely used on new trailers, new structural steel, new oilfield wellheads & manifolds, new mining equipment, new pump & manifold systems, new power generation skids and new tanks. Zero Rust can give your products the rust protection and prevent rust from appearing again. ZeroRust Performance: Common ZeroRust Applications:
ZeroRust is a direct metal phenolic modified alkyd rust and corrosion control a coating, which puts down an impermeable rust proofing barrier at the steel level. ZeroRust has two superior traits (1) it provides maximum adhesion to steel or maximum rust prevention - this is called chemical affinity. (2) Its dielectric ability is extraordinary - steel is isolated from the electrolysis process, which converts steel to rust. (In laymen's terms, this rust prevention starves the oxygen from the substrate, preventing oxidation.) Zero Rust makes an excellent Original Equipment Manufacturer “OEM” coating and is routinely used on new trailers, new structural steel, new oilfield wellheads & manifolds, new mining equipment, new pump & manifold systems, new power generation skids and new tanks. Zero Rust can give your products the rust protection and prevent rust from appearing again. ZeroRust Performance:Common ZeroRust Applications:
ZeroRust Benefits: ZeroRust routinely replaces epoxies, epoxy mastics, alkyd enamels and rust converter maintenance systems. Epoxies and epoxy mastics are used extensively for controlling corrosion perform better than Zero-Rust in underwater or submerged applications. However, Zero Rust performs well in splash zones and remarkably outperforms epoxies in above marine environments. The drawback to epoxies and epoxy mastics are that they need to be mixed correctly, applied within specific time restriction, and cannot be retouched easily. Zero-Rust advantages include no time restrictions during application; no mixing of components, and Zero-Rust may be touched up at any time. ZeroRust is free of the normal carcinogens found in high performance epoxies and urethanes. Zero-Rust is the perfect rust protection system for the environmentally concerned and those concerned with improving application personnel health safety. Over Rust: ZeroRust design to be applied over existing rust with minimal preparation. Merely wire brush off any mechanically loose scale or powdery rust. Zero-Rust bites through remaining rust encapsulating it in the phenolic resin system. Scale has air entrapped within its structure and must be removed for maximum protection. Heavy rust scale can be softened for easier removal with the use of Zero-Rust Prep Step . Work the surface as smooth as possible. The smoother the surface and the tighter the remaining rust, the less of product will be needed to cover the pitted surface. With Zero-Rust, no Sandblasting required - Environmental considerations are making sandblasting less viable due to waste disposal and containment. Partially rusted, partially painted surfaces: When repairing a deteriorated painted surface, total removal of old paint is preferred. When this is not feasible, treat as you would mill scale from the standpoint that the old paint becomes the weak link in the chain. The cleaner and tighter the surface, the better the resultant job. Pay particular attention to paint edges that may lift and curl. For best results, use a rotary sander to feather out exposed steel to adhering paint edges. Galvanized Steel Surfaces: For aged, rough galvanized steel, ZeroRust will bond with the addition of either 1 tbl spoon of dry Portland cement or half a tablespoon of high calcium hydrated lime per gallon of Zero Rust. Mix thoroughly. For new galvanized steel, use a vinyl wash primer before applying ZeroRust. Protection at the metal level: Most primers are merely a "fuzzy coat onto which paint will hang. Any protection offered by the top coat is then one-step removed from the steel. Zero-Rust will truly protect, isolate and insulate the steel from rust. Recoatable: Zero-Rust is a single component system. Scuff sand to re-coat. Most catalyzed systems do not allow re-coating without extensive surface preparation. Health Safety Benefits of ZeroRust Over Other Mil-Spec Primers: The Zero-Rust rust protection system offers significant health safety benefits over all other high performance primers. Normally high performance in the coating industry indicates urethanes or epoxies which are known “body tissue reactive” materials and therefore cancer causing. The epichlorohydrins and isocyanates all react with water or –OH groups present in all internal & external body tissues. Zero-Rust does not contain any of these components – it is totally non-reactive to body tissues making applications safer, easier and less complicated. Application personnel can feel better about applying these materials knowing of their inherent safety to themselves and others. Zero Rust Surface Preperation
Zero Rust exceeded 2000 hours at 3.5 mils d.f.t. (dry film thickness) in the ASTM-Bl17 salt spray tests. This was previously unheard of in an air-dry coating. Zero Rust exceeded 2000 hours at 3.5 mils d.f.t. (dry film thickness) in the ASTM-Bl17 salt spray tests. This was previously unheard of in an air-dry coating. Thoroughly clean all surfaces of any dirt, oil, grease, silicone, and any other contaminants. Remove all loose rust. As with any paint product, a direct relationship exists between surface preparation and product performance. THINNING Application with airless spray equipment requires no thinning and can be done directly from the can. Mix well before using. Apply with spray, brush, or roller. Zero Rust is a high-solids product with 54% solids by volume. This means that 2 mils of wet film yields 1 mil of dry film after solvent evaporation. If thinned before applying, additional wet film thickness must be applied. Do not apply too heavily, and allow adequate flash off time between coats. (20 to 30 minutes is the minimum flash off time between coats.) There is a possibility of color chalking or fading on exterior applications. If gloss and long-term color retention are important, we recommend top coating with our Crystal Coat™, which is a non-yellowing clear acrylic topcoat that is formulated for optimum ultraviolet screening and gloss retention with exceptional film clarity. Zero Rust dries to touch in 30 minutes and is tack free within one hour, depending on the relative humidity and temperature. Drying time can also be affected by film thickness, flash off time between coats, amount of thinning, air movement and temperature. Zero Rust can withstand intermittent temperatures of 250-300° before the resin starts baking out. Heat resistance will vary by color. Use methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), xylene or lacquer thinner for clean up. Dispose of wastes and residue in accordance with regulations applicable to that are of use. 288 square feet per gallon for recommended 3 mils (.003 inch) d.t.t.. 12 oz. aerosols, quarts, gallons, and 5 gallon pails black, white, gray, red oxide, "cat" yellow, green, tan, blue, safety yellow, & safety red V.O.C.: 3.3 Ibs / gallon; 398 grams/liter Weight per gallon: 10.6 Ibs (± .2 Ibs) Viscosity: 72 -80 Ku's Non-volatiles by volume: 53.6% Non-volatiles by weight: 68.3% Commercial topcoats may be applied within 24 hours or after solvents have evaporated. Zero Rust is compatible with a wide variety of commercial topcoats. As it is impossible to cover all topcoats or topcoat combinations here, you will need to do test panels to determine compatibility and the dry time window for your selected topcoat/topcoats. Two-component automotive urethanes that are acetone-free and contain high solids can be used successfully. Urethanes that contain acetones, however, make top coating air dry finishes more difficult. Acetone is now V.O.C. exempt and is increasingly being used in urethanes. Because acetone is an aggressive paint stripper, it can soften and wrinkle or lift the undercoat, thus shortening the lift-free window. More precise timing is required when top coating with low viscosity urethanes that contain acetone or that are thinned with acetone. A 4 mil wet film of Zero Rust can be top coated within three to six hours with minimal solvent trap problems. If you cannot apply the topcoat within this time frame, it is advisable to wait 24 hours before top coating. Additionally, applying a light bridge coat of the urethane before the flood coat will help stop solvent dive-in, which can aggravate lifting. CRYSTAL COAT ™ Crystal Coat is a non-yellowing, clear acrylic topcoat for use as a color stabilizer over ZeroRust. It is formulated for optimum ultraviolet screening and gloss retention with exceptional film clarity. Cured films have excellent resistance to mineral acids and alkaline materials. Two-component automotive urethanes that are acetone-free and contain high solids can be used successfully. Urethanes that contain acetones, however, make top coating air dry finishes more difficult. Acetone is now V.O.C. exempt and is increasingly being used in urethanes. Because acetone is an aggressive paint stripper, it can soften and wrinkle or lift the undercoat, thus shortening the lift-free window. More precise timing is required when top coating with low viscosity urethanes that contain acetone or that are thinned with acetone. A 4 mil wet film of Zero Rust can be top coated within three to six hours with minimal solvent trap problems. If you cannot apply the topcoat within this time frame, it is advisable to wait 24 hours before top coating. Additionally, applying a light bridge coat of the urethane before the flood coat will help stop solvent dive-in, which can aggravate lifting. CRYSTAL COAT ™ Crystal Coat is a non-yellowing, clear acrylic topcoat for use as a color stabilizer over ZeroRust. It is formulated for optimum ultraviolet screening and gloss retention with exceptional film clarity. Cured films have excellent resistance to mineral acids and alkaline materials. CRYSTAL COAT ™ Crystal Coat is a non-yellowing, clear acrylic topcoat for use as a color stabilizer over ZeroRust. It is formulated for optimum ultraviolet screening and gloss retention with exceptional film clarity. Cured films have excellent resistance to mineral acids and alkaline materials.
ZeroRust Benefits: ZeroRust routinely replaces epoxies, epoxy mastics, alkyd enamels and rust converter maintenance systems. Epoxies and epoxy mastics are used extensively for controlling corrosion perform better than Zero-Rust in underwater or submerged applications. However, Zero Rust performs well in splash zones and remarkably outperforms epoxies in above marine environments. The drawback to epoxies and epoxy mastics are that they need to be mixed correctly, applied within specific time restriction, and cannot be retouched easily. Zero-Rust advantages include no time restrictions during application; no mixing of components, and Zero-Rust may be touched up at any time. ZeroRust is free of the normal carcinogens found in high performance epoxies and urethanes. Zero-Rust is the perfect rust protection system for the environmentally concerned and those concerned with improving application personnel health safety. Over Rust: ZeroRust design to be applied over existing rust with minimal preparation. Merely wire brush off any mechanically loose scale or powdery rust. Zero-Rust bites through remaining rust encapsulating it in the phenolic resin system. Scale has air entrapped within its structure and must be removed for maximum protection. Heavy rust scale can be softened for easier removal with the use of Zero-Rust Prep Step . Work the surface as smooth as possible. The smoother the surface and the tighter the remaining rust, the less of product will be needed to cover the pitted surface. With Zero-Rust, no Sandblasting required - Environmental considerations are making sandblasting less viable due to waste disposal and containment. Partially rusted, partially painted surfaces: When repairing a deteriorated painted surface, total removal of old paint is preferred. When this is not feasible, treat as you would mill scale from the standpoint that the old paint becomes the weak link in the chain. The cleaner and tighter the surface, the better the resultant job. Pay particular attention to paint edges that may lift and curl. For best results, use a rotary sander to feather out exposed steel to adhering paint edges. Galvanized Steel Surfaces: For aged, rough galvanized steel, ZeroRust will bond with the addition of either 1 tbl spoon of dry Portland cement or half a tablespoon of high calcium hydrated lime per gallon of Zero Rust. Mix thoroughly. For new galvanized steel, use a vinyl wash primer before applying ZeroRust. Protection at the metal level: Most primers are merely a "fuzzy coat onto which paint will hang. Any protection offered by the top coat is then one-step removed from the steel. Zero-Rust will truly protect, isolate and insulate the steel from rust. Recoatable: Zero-Rust is a single component system. Scuff sand to re-coat. Most catalyzed systems do not allow re-coating without extensive surface preparation. Health Safety Benefits of ZeroRust Over Other Mil-Spec Primers: The Zero-Rust rust protection system offers significant health safety benefits over all other high performance primers. Normally high performance in the coating industry indicates urethanes or epoxies which are known “body tissue reactive” materials and therefore cancer causing. The epichlorohydrins and isocyanates all react with water or –OH groups present in all internal & external body tissues. Zero-Rust does not contain any of these components – it is totally non-reactive to body tissues making applications safer, easier and less complicated. Application personnel can feel better about applying these materials knowing of their inherent safety to themselves and others. Zero Rust is a phenolic-modified alkyd coating which controls rust and corrosion by putting down an impermeable barrier at the steel level. Zero Rust has two superior traits: (1) It provides maximum adhesion to steel -this is called chemical affinity. (2) Its dielectric ability is extraordinary. Steel is isolated from the electrolysis process which converts steel to rust. (In laymen's terms, this means that if you can starve the oxygen from the substrate, oxidation cannot occur.) The effectiveness of Zero Rust on bare steel surfaces is optimized at 3.0 to 3.5 mils dry film thickness over profile. Zero Rust should provide five years of protection for every 3 mils of d.f.t.. SURFACE PREPARATION New steel (mill scale): Remove mill scale before applying Zero Rust. Any mill scale left intact will become the weak link in the system; then, if the Zero Rust film should break, rust will move sideways between the mill scale and substrate. Rusty surfaces: Work down rusty surfaces with two goals in mind: (1) Remove all loose scale and powdery rust. Minimizing air entrapment in the substrate is the key. Leave no oxygen behind to continue the rusting process. (2) Remove as much pitting as possible. The smoother the surface and the tighter the remaining rust, the less product you will need to span the highs and lows to achieve the 3.0 to 3.5 mil coverage. Partially rusted, partially painted surfaces: When repairing a painted surface that has deteriorat–ed, total remove of old paint is preferred. When this is not feasible, treat as you would mill scale from the standpoint that the old paint becomes the weak link in the system -the cleaner and tighter the surface, the better the resultant paint job. Pay particular attention to paint edges that lift and curl. For best results, use a rotary sander to feather out exposed steel to adhering paint edges. Galvanized steel: For aged, rough galvanized steel, Zero Rust will bond with the addition of either one teaspoon of dry Portland cement or half a tea–spoon of high-calcium hydrated lime per gallon of Zero Rust. For new galvanized steel, use a vinyl wash .primer before applying Zero Rust. The dry mil thickness of the primer should not exceed 1/2 mil.
Because Zero Rust is heavy bodied, thinning is required for siphon gun application. A reduction of 15-20% with xylene is typical. Recommended thinners are xylene, lacquer thinner, acetone, and acrylic enamel reducer. Do not use mineral spirits or VMP Naptha for thinning. Application with airless spray equipment requires no thinning and can be done directly from the can. (A thinner may be required at temperatures below 60 degrees.) When using a brush or roller, thin to suit. Zero rust meets the current Volatile Organic Compounds (VOG) limits for architectural coatings (AIM), as published by EPA on 9/11/98. For those customers who fall under the AIM category, thinning must be done with an EPA-approved exempt solvent, such as Acetone or Oxsol 100. APPLICATION For best results apply a minimum of two coats, using a crisscross pattern from one coat to the next to help preclude holidays (pin holes) and thin spots. The first coat should be about 3 mils wet (1.5 mils dry). To assure adequate coverage, an easy visual barometer is to use two dissimilar colors for the first and second coats-i.e., a coat of red oxide followed by enough of the final color to hide the red oxide. Allow adequate time between coats for flash off; 20 to 30 minutes is typical. NOTE: Red oxide and black are the best for sealing. We recommend using either of these colors as the first coat. This is extremely important Because Zero Rust is formulated to be impermeable to oxidation, the surface of the film starts closing when the solvents start flashing off. This impedes the migration of solvents from the interior of the film. When a thick coat is applied, or if adequate time is not allowed between coats, the paint takes much longer to dry. When closing bulk containers for later use, pour a 1/4" layer of thinner on top of the Zero Rust before closing the lid, this will stop skin from forming during storage. NOTE: Zero Rust is not recommended for submersion applications. DRYING TIME TEMPERATURE RANGE CLEANUP AND WASTE DISPOSAL COVERAGE SIZES AVAILABLE STOCK COLORS PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ZERO-RUST TOPCOATS Crystal Coat may be used to resurface and brighten properly de-chalked but otherwise sound surfaces. Other uses include oxidation protection for nonferrous metals; i.e., brass, bronze, aluminum, copper, and chrome. |
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