

These benefits are mostly seen for people that live in dry climates, where you may have to wait at the same level of time as the other products if the weather is humid and/or wet. Whatever metal you throw at the Rust-Oleum 215215 will come out completely different, restored to its former glory. Use it on antique wrought iron shelves, stands, or even gates. You can convert old car pieces that would have otherwise been thrown away or breathe new life into antique furniture, turning it into a like-new state. Get an extra can to cover big metal sheets are large equipment unless you’re confident that you won’t need more layers to finish your restoration. Yet when sanding or grinding is done before you spray the converter, the spray will manage to work its way into all the perforations, blocking any oxidation from forming in the treated area again. If the rust is thick, don’t gamble too heavily on the VHT SP229, particularly if that is the only thing that you’re using to get rid of it. The liquid should come out with no problems it doesn’t cling to the hole or cause blockages. When the job is over, don’t worry about messing around with the spray nozzle. It’s color isn’t completely clear per-se, but transparent enough to give you an idea of what’s happening to the rust that you’re treating. Using your eyes, this will let you know where additional re-coats are needed, and areas that you don’t require it.Īs a result, you could save time and spray since there won’t be a need to touch up in places that don’t necessitate more spray. Many rust converters will turn the liquid (and rust) into a matte black color that could make it difficult to tell what was converted, and what wasn’t. This is due to the clearer finish when the solution is drying. The VHT SP229 Rust Converter makes converting rust much easier to tackle than some of the product’s rivals. Recommended for people that either light or heavy-duty rust converting jobs. But for the most part, the Permatex 81849 is an outstanding spray on its own.

If the rust is thicker than the outside of the metal that it shows, prepping with a quick sanding or wire brush could help that metal look a bit smoother. The black polymer may not be as dark when doing it this way, however. It’s not required for you to clean up the rust if you don’t want to, before using this product. For large pieces of furniture and the underside of automobiles, you could easily use up one can in before you even have a chance to finish everything. Get another can of spray for another coat. Everything will completely harder after a day has passed, whereby you can then paint over the coats. For larger surfaces, give it about 40 minutes before spraying on an additional coating. When using it in this fashion, drying time should take only a couple of minutes at most. The nizzle sprays out a large quantity in just one spritz, making it great for covering up hard to reach areas or small patches fast.
