FAQ
Straight Answers
Coating over rust sounds like cheating. Does it actually work?
Yes, with one condition: the rust must be tight, not flaky. Corrosion needs oxygen and moisture at the metal; sealed under an impermeable membrane, the existing oxide is inert. This is established corrosion-engineering practice, not a shortcut — encapsulation is used on bridges and ships. Loose scale must come off first because the film is only as anchored as what it grips.
What prep is non-negotiable?
Three things: remove loose and flaking material (wire wheel or scraper), degrease, and be bone dry at application. Skip any of the three and you are coating a failure into place. Everything else — blasting, grinding to bright metal — is optional insurance.
How much do I need?
Roughly 40 square feet per gallon at the 40-mil build. Rusted, pitted texture drinks more material than smooth steel, so add 20% on rescue work. Send dimensions and we will spec it exactly.
How fast does it stop the rust?
The moment the film closes over the surface, the reaction is starved — tack-free in five to eight minutes, full mechanical cure in 24 hours. There is no waiting period during which rust continues underneath.
Is there trade pricing for shops?
Yes. Repair shops, fab shops, trailer dealers and mobile applicators get wholesale tiers and application support, and many resell the work at healthy service margins. Mention your shop in the contact form.
How long does the membrane last?
The film does not degrade in normal atmospheric service — plan on the life of whatever you coated. Sunlight will amber the black finish cosmetically. Mechanical damage (a grinder, a dragged chain) is local and patchable: scuff the edge, respray the spot.
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