Whether you’re restoring an older car, a piece of manufacturing equipment or your sporting goods, you’re certain to come across one thing – rust. These brownish red metal flakes are the result of a natural chemical process called oxidization, which occurs when the iron in metals comes into contact with oxygen and moisture. Rust isn’t just unsightly, it compromises the function and structure of anything it attacks, whether it is a gun mechanism, a screw holding up your home’s gutters, or wire cables on your boat.
So what can you do about it? And can you reverse this process?
Reversing rust
Unfortunately, the damage caused by rust cannot be reversed. Once the metal has flaked away, you can only stop any more rust from occurring or replace it. How much work you’ll have to do to achieve this depends on how far the rust has gone, as you will have to work on every spot of rust in order to safely stabilize the integrity of the metal. But that doesn’t mean that all hope is lost – there is something you can do to stop rust in its tracks, restore metal and prevent rust from occurring.
How to stop rust – even before it starts
If the metal is still in fairly good condition, even if the rust is extensive, you can use a rust stopper and lubricant to stabilize it. HinderRUST’s science-based corrosion inhibitor technology has led to the creation of the best rust stopper on the market. Available in a variety of sizes, including quarts, 1-gallon jugs, and 55-gallon drums, it’s non-solvent, low-VOC and delivers long-term rust protection from just a single application that can last years.
Wherever you are in the United States, it can be shipped by air, as it is not in aerosol form. It also contains no animal byproducts, ensuring that it does not smell unpleasant or attract insects.
It is safe to use on:
- Industrial equipment, including drive chains, line machinery and packaging equipment
- Transit equipment, including buses, subways, tunnels and railroads.
- Maritime near water equipment, including, engines, , crane cables and near water metal parts.
- Automotive equipment, including motors, bodywork, wheels, tire mounts and tools.
- Household equipment, including garden tools, gutters, door hinges, grills and lawn furniture.
- Leisure equipment, including bikes, sporting goods, firearms and camping equipment.
For more information on how to stop rust or our products, please contact us today or shop for our rustproofing products online.
