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#Will use rust encapsulation products on wherever applicable. | #Will use rust encapsulation products on wherever applicable. | ||
| − | + | Rust encapsulation products are often UV-sensitive, and may fade in direct sunlight. Check your particular product to see if it will require an additional top coating for UV protection. | |
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| + | Rust encapsulation products are hard to remove from skin. Try soaking in vegetable oil for 30 minutes, or see if there is a specific solvent for the product you're using. | ||
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| + | Arguments against using rust encapsulators: | ||
| + | *Many rust encapsulators require the surface to be lightly rusted first for the product to properly adhere. "Inducing" rust seems wrong to people. | ||
| + | *Though many rust encapsulation products carry a "lifetime warranty", such guarantees don't involve labor costs, losses, or other related costs. | ||
| + | *For hobbyists, it's often best to stick with a single line of paint/finish products, from bare metal to clearcoat. Using most rust products means that you're outside of the product line for the rest of the finish. So, it may be physically incompatible (resulting in a poor paint job), or it may void the product warranty. | ||
| + | *They're expensive. | ||
| + | *The major paint manufacturers like Sherwin Williams, PPG, and DuPont don't produce a rust encapsulation product. This is thought to be because they couldn't possibly warranty such a product. | ||
| + | *OEM manufacturers don't use them. | ||
| + | *Rust prevention products are primarily advertised in hobbyist mags, not in periodicals read by professionals in the paint and body industry. | ||
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| + | When selecting a rust encapsulator, you will need to consider: | ||
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| + | *Product compatibility? | ||
| + | *What can it be thinned with, and how? | ||
| + | *How long does it take to dry/cure? | ||
| + | *Will it fade in direct sunlight? Is there a UV topcoat available? | ||
| + | *What colors are available? | ||
*[http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=1137&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=373&iSubCat=374&iProductID=1137 Eastwood Rust Encapsulator] Manufacturer description: encapsulates rust and primes in one step. can be used under or over body fillers. compatible with most topcoats. $100/gallon. | *[http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=1137&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=373&iSubCat=374&iProductID=1137 Eastwood Rust Encapsulator] Manufacturer description: encapsulates rust and primes in one step. can be used under or over body fillers. compatible with most topcoats. $100/gallon. | ||
| − | *POR-15: | + | *POR-15: "silver" POR-15? Has a filler in it for minor imperfections? |
| + | *Zero Rust | ||
===Rust preventatives=== | ===Rust preventatives=== | ||
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