Rust Neutralisers

[Torquemada]

I have read various threads re chassis painting and protection, but there has been no mention of so-called rust neutralisers/converters such as Kurust/RustMaster.
Has anyone used these prior to Hammeriting? My theory is that I can save on the wire brush elbow grease if I stabilise the rust with one of these products. Any opinions? Thanks in advance.

[jvaughan]

I have used rust prevention goo I forget the name of it, but it contains a minimum of 8% Orthophosphoric Acid. ( I used to make my own )

[jvaughan]

jvaughan said: I have used rust prevention goo I forget the name of it, but it contains a minimum of 8% Orthophosphoric Acid. ( I used to make my own )

as for the wire brush .. no getting away from it.. always give it a good rub down first prior to applying the rust goo.

[Terminator]

I've used products from these folk www.rust.co.uk and found them to be excellent.

[JohnL]

I find something hard and fairly sharp, like the corner of a paint scraper, is better, quicker and easier than a wire brush.

[Pettsie]

Epoxy mastic was covered (no pun) in a classic car magazine last month. They thought it was great after using it on an older TVR.

[beljames]

Rust converter is okay, but removing the rust is better. Also, in my experience, rust converter is a bugger to paint over, which is really bad news as an effective seal is the best defence against future corrosion.

Jenolite and elbow grease are better. Don't be tempted to use the green stuff that Hammerite make and Halfords now sell instead of Jenolite. It's cack.

[jmorgan]

I used to use a stuff called Denitrol.
Can't find a web reference to it but after removing loose stuff it provided a good surface for painting etc. Tried it on the outrigger section behind the front wheels and lasted a good while.
On other sections that had rust, never saw it re-appear, rust that is.
Bet its not made anymore or changed names?

[Terminator]

jmorgan said: I used to use a stuff called Denitrol.
Can't find a web reference to it.... Bet its not made anymore or changed names?

You mean Dinitrol . On sale at loads of places, it's good stuff too - I'll be using some when I refurbish one of my chassis during the next few weeks.

[jmorgan]

On loan so bottle is away. Didn't think to alter the spilling.
PS bought it after an Auto Express test gave it top marks a good few years ago.

>> Edited by jmorgan on Friday 7th February 21:36