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  • Admin 2:31 pm on October 8, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: 1qt., 44275430, Auto Paint And Body, , Category, , Cure Time, , Gravity, , , , Shipping Customers, Stress, , , Time Temp,   

    1-qt. Extend Rust Treatment (442-75430) Category: Coatings

    • 1 Bottle

    Item #: 442-75430. One-step rust treatment goes on white and converts rust to a durable, black, metal-protective coating in 10 minutes
    Wire brush parts and apply with brush or spray
    Surface rust must be present
    Use as a primer or finish coat
    Resists temperatures to 250§F intermittent, 200§F continuous Capacity Volume = 1 qtPacking Type = BottleCoverage @ Color = BlackTemp. Range = 250.0 øF [Max]Full Cure Time @ Temp. = 30 min @ 77 øFBase Stress VOC = 110.0 g/LSpecific Gravity = 1.2020Chemical Compound = SyntheticOdor = MildApplicable Materials = Most MetalsType = Rust Converter CFIA|American Bureau of Shipping
    Customers also search for: Tools and Storage\Automotive\Auto Paint and Body Equipment Supplies\Coatings Discount

    List Price: $ 34.52

    Price: $ 26.53

     

  • Admin 9:37 am on October 4, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: , , NAPA, New Frame, ,   

    NAPA Rust Converter In Action 

    The last step before I put a new frame and floor in the car is hitting the cleaned-up remaining steel with NAPA rust converter. http://www.ifitjams.com

     

    • 1damnnut 6:52 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink

      your lungs burning lol

    • perfectdark12 7:00 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink

      Thank you for demonstrating how an aerosol can works.

    • ringbolt9 7:44 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink

      love all your vids

  • Admin 7:22 am on October 2, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: brand, Brand Car, Car Repairs, , Car Workshop, Gurgaon, MeriCAR.com, Motors, Multi, Pavel, , Teflon Coating, Upholstery Cleaning, workshop   

    MeriCAR.com – Pavel Motors – Multi brand Car workshop in Gurgaon 

    mericar.com | Pavel Motors is a Multibrand Service Station located at New Palam Vihar, Gurgaon.We provide services such as car wash, repairs, spray-painting, accidental repairs, Engine Decarbonizing, Teflon Coating, Anti Rust Treatment, and Upholstery cleaning.

     

  • Admin 2:47 am on September 30, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: , Fences, , Full Attention, Handrails, Iron Fencing, Iron Railings, , , Metal Hand Rails, Metal Handrails, Metal Railings, Paint Dries, , , Protective Paint, Railings, , Residential Premises, , , Rusting Metals, , Steel Hand, , Wrought Iron   

    Protect Metal Handrails and Railings From Rust

    Hand rails, railings and fencings are commonly made or iron. Sometimes wrought iron is used instead of pure iron or steel. Hand rails, fencing or railings can be found in commercial and residential premises. These parts of buildings are very much prone to rust.

    It is difficult to keep them away from moisture. Iron fencing and railings in garden are exposed to rain, snow and dew all over the year. You can’t help it. Rust on railings, hand rails and fences make them look ugly; the exterior of your house degrades. The edges of rusting metals get marred and hence they are risky – they often lead to small to serious injuries if not handled with full attention.

    Top of all, risks of getting clothes torn and stained while passing by the rusted railings are almost unavoidable. Rusting for a long period of time makes metals weak and compels you to replace the railings.

    Stop this malicious cycle of rusting on metal hand rails and railings forever. Practice proper rust treatment to protect your metal railings and add to its longevity.

    A series of conditions is basically responsible for rust on metal hand rails, railings and fencings.

    Most people apply protective coat of paints, primers or varnish to protect metal railings and hand rails from moisture. With time, paint dries out. As a result the surface of the coating cracks and the layer starts to peel off. Moisture starts attacking the metal through these small openings.

    Scratches are quite common on railings and hand rails. Scratches damage the protective coat of paints and let moisture enter in and corrode the metal. Even a small scratch can lead to serious corrosion in the long run.

    Sometimes rusting begins during construction. Once metal railings and hand rails are fitted, there should not be any delay in painting. If rusting begins before you apply the protective paint, you won’t be able to save the metal. Rust will spread silently below the paint layer and force the paint to peel off eventually.

    Before painting, make sure the metal is rubbed with sandpaper and brush to remove rust. You can use rust remover for metal to clean the metal.

    In past, people used to apply several layers of protective coatings to make sure that moisture cannot attack the original metal. First layer of paint, than a coat of primer, then the second and final coating of waterproof paint used to be applied on metal railings and hand rails.

    The process was time consuming. And once moisture could make it to the metal body, rusting used to begin underneath.

    Today’s organic rust cleaning products are good from all perspectives. Unlike mechanical abrasion method, spray based rust cleaners are easy to use. Being natural, the solution has no side effects. Healthy.

    If you spray rust cleaning products on the bare metal before applying the paint, you ensure lifelong rust protection to the metal railings and handrails. The solution remains inside and keeps protecting the metal for the days to come. If somehow, the surface cracks letting moisture in, the pre-applied rust cleaning solution prevents rusting. And you get enough time to repair the cracks.

    So follow this technique to protect your metal railings from rust. Use natural cleaning products to protect metal products – save money, save earth!

     

  • Admin 5:32 am on September 28, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Car Life, Car Maintenance, , , , Drivability, , External Elements, Falling Stones, Indian Car Market, Integral Aspect, Interior Flooring, Luxury Mercedes, Maruti 800, Mercedes Benz, , , , Radiations, Rain Water, , , Tata Indigo   

    Rust Prevention And Protection

    Cars are among the most valuable investments made by different categories of people at different levels. Different level caters to various car segments and models available in the Indian car market. Whether the car is a luxury Mercedes Benz or a compact sedan Tata Indigo CS or Maruti 800, it requires proper care and maintenance to boost the durability, reliability and drivability of the car.

    The most common problem encountered by all car models especially when they become old is rusting. Car exteriors especially the doors, fenders and hood are made with steel, a metal that causes rust. Rust is a red or brown oxide coating formed on the metal when exposed to various external elements like sunlight, moisture, ozone, temperatures, stones, pebbles and rain acid.

    Invasion of Rust

    Rust mainly invades through small scratches and nicks caused by stones, pebbles and rain water that intersperse the car through daily driving. If such scratches and nicks are left unnoticed, it will transform to rust in no time and once rusting starts, there is nothing that can stop that.

    Areas to Check for Rust

    Rust is most commonly found in and around the car wheels and on the fenders because these are places mostly attacked by stones and pebbles kicked by the tyres. The hood of the car is also affected by falling stones, making it more prone to rusting. Apart from the car wheels and hood, the complete exterior body is also exposed to various external elements like sun radiations and deviating temperatures. These external elements greatly influence the shine and appeal of the car. If not maintained and protected, these also cause rust invasion.

    Other rust-prone areas of the car are flooring under the driver’s and passenger’s seats, interior flooring under the mats and around the engine compartment.

    Rust Preventing Tips

    Rust prevention is an integral aspect of car maintenance that adds years to the car life. Here are some rust preventing and protecting tips:

    · If the paint chips or a scratch is seen on the car body, dab it immediately with a clear nail polish.

    · The scratch can be removed using a touch up paint. Every car has a specific paint and the code is mentioned the door jam, in the glove box, in the trunk or under the carpet.

    · Keep the car well washed and maintained.

    · Let the car dry completely after washing.

    · Do rust proofing. This is done by spraying a waxy paste on the body exteriors including the door, fenders, window edges and engine compartment.

    · Clear all the drain holes in the floor and bottoms of the door.

    · Clean grime present in the chips using a dampened rug and allow it to dry.

    · Small dents can be fixed using paintless dent repair available in local car repair shops.

    · Avoid parking in direct sunlight as it can damage the car surface.

    · Wash the car at regular intervals especially the areas underneath.

    · Use a cleaner that best suits the specific car model. Every model and every color have their own specifications.

    · Remove road grime and dirt from undercarriage of the car using a lawn sprinkle.

    · Wash the carpet once a week well with rug shampoo to remove salt from the carpet fibers. Repeat the number of washing during monsoon.

     

  • Admin 7:18 pm on September 24, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: , , , , , , , ,   

    1 Quart – Rust Bullet Automotive

    • Little or NO Preparation Required
    • Applies Directly Over Rust
    • Simple One Step Process
    • No Topcoat Needed
    • Brush, Roll, or Spray On

    1 Quart, Rust Bullet® Automotive – Our automotive formulation contains more metal than our regular formula, providing a smoother finish usually desired for automotive projects. A one step, two coat, simple to apply, low maintenance, super tough, high-performance, rust inhibitive coating. Covers approx. 50 sq. ft. with a two coat application – Metallic Gray

    Rating: (out of 1 reviews)

    List Price: $ 44.99

    Price: $ 44.99

     

    • E. Barton 7:14 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink

      Review by E. Barton for 1 Quart – Rust Bullet Automotive
      Rating:
      I am in the process of restoring a ‘69 Chev stepside and am using this product during reassembly. The adhesion this stuff has is incredible. Don’t get it on anything you don’t want it on because you won’t be able to get it off (your hands included)! I don’t have any opinion yet one how long it lasts/works however I feel really confident that it will work as advertised.

  • Admin 11:46 am on September 16, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: , , , Gemplers, Polymeric Formula, , , , Safety Tips, , , www.gemplers.com   

    Rust Converter | How to Use Gemplers Rust Converter www.gemplers.com 

    Rust Converter is a synthetic polymeric formula that converts existing rust into a moisture-free, black protective coating. Available at Gempler’s: bit.ly Not only does it eliminate existing rust, but it seals out moisture to prevent the possibility of future rust formation and corrosion. Watch this video for a Rust Converter demonstration where youll learn safety tips, how to apply your Rust Converter, and clean-up instructions. Product info and video © GHC Specialty Brands, LLC
    Video Rating: 4 / 5

     

    • Amir2daG 7:34 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink

      I have a question.
      If this is to be applied on a painted surface such as a metallic finish on a luxury SUV, is this safe? Will the paint also react to the solution and thus come off and turn into the paint-able black surface shown here?

      The area in question is very small, maybe about 2 centimeters in width and about 2 millimeters in height.

      Thank You in advance.

  • Admin 3:37 am on September 8, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: , , Concrete Floor, , Continuous Action, , , , Gutter, , , , Process, Promised Results, , , , , , , , Soda Water, , StepbyStep,   

    Rust Removal From Cement – A Step-by-Step Process Of How To Do It

    Rust removal from cement is a task that can’t be easily fulfilled. It is something that requires attention and continuous action to produce results. And apart from that, its process must be properly implemented for its optimum effects to be achieved.

    However, those are true only to traditional rust removal from cement. Today, the situation is different. Many rust removal products are now available for a much easier and faster way of getting rid of rust. Though they maybe expensive, their promised results seem to be all worth it.

    The downside however is that most of these commercially available rust removal products are chemical-based. This means that the components used to produce them maybe hazardous to your health and the environment. In this case, these rust removal products can become harmful threats instead of being a help.

    With the aid of highly developed technology though, natural rust removal products are now made available. Rust removal from cement could never be more safer than using these eco-friendly rust removing solutions. It puts into consideration your need for an effective rust remover while offering a product that protects the environment.

    To get the most out of it however, there is a step by step process that must be properly implemented.

    1. First step is to locate the source of the rust stain. It could be your metal furniture, a gutter or your car. Check every possible source of the stain so you can treat that item before going after the stain it had produced over the wall or concrete floor. This will prevent further stains on concrete surfaces.

    2.For treating the source of the rust stain, remove as much rust as you possibly can before applying organic rust treatment. You can produce your own by mixing baking soda with water to create a paste or you can squeeze lemon juice or apply an adequate amount of vinegar directly to the rust spot. But if you are always on-the-go and don’t have much time to spare on looking and mixing natural ingredients, you can always choose to just grab a natural rust removal product from a grocery store and readily spray it on the affected area.

    3.If you produced your own natural rust remover using baking soda, lemon juice or vinegar, let these natural ingredients sit on the rust spot for a while before scrubbing it off and rinsing. If the rust remains, repeat the process. On the other hand, if you used commercially available natural rust remover, simply follow the instructions on how to use it.

    4.Now that you have treated the source of the rust itself, it’s time to work on the rust stain. The natural ingredients mentioned on step 2 can also be used,using the same process, on rust removal from cement and other surfaces. Simply apply the baking soda paste, the lemon juice and the vinegar on the spot and let it stay for some time. After that, scrub and rinse the surface to determine if the process needs to be repeated.

     

  • Admin 5:10 am on August 27, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Door, Narration, , , , , Scout Ii, Terra, Travelall, Traveller   

    Scout II Door Rust Prevention with Narration 

    Your palzies http://www.ScoutParts.com have developed this system of preventing lower door rust in Scout II, Terra, Traveller, Travelall and Pickup.

     

    • enterBJ40 6:42 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink

      good question : i though the same. I own a 1978BJ-40Toyota Land Cruiser and found that problem with my doors so i have to make extra and bigger drain holes after paint interiors panel with several coats of primer

    • sirberner12 7:19 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink

      oil spray is better that is for under the car.

    • quilmes 8:11 pm on June 5, 2010 Permalink

      I have a quick question,
      Do the Scouts have factory made drain holes on the bottom of the door?
      If you spray the rubberized stuff in the inside of the doors and the holes are small will you not cover up the holes that normally let the water drain that comes in through the outside of the windows during a rain storm or car wash? Or are the holes big enough not to get covered up by the spray?

      Thanks

  • Admin 3:13 pm on August 25, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Air Fresheners, Bath Cabinet, Bath Cabinets, , Brownish Discoloration, , Countertop, Dispersal, Foams, , Metal Cans, Metal Container, Metal Containers, Plastic Lid, , , , , , , Shaving Cream, Shaving Foam, Soap Dispensers,   

    Remove Rust Stains in Your Bathroom

    Any metal container inside your bathroom are very much susceptible to corrosion. As we all know, corrosion is a process where in water (or moisture), iron in metal, and oxygen interact together to undergo a chemical reaction whereby rust is form. The resulting product or iron oxide is relatively difficult to remove. Similarly, rust stain removal is also a tough process.

    When we take a bath, we all have these metal containers in our bathroom (shaving foam cans, metallic soap dispensers and the like). Since our bathroom is so full of water, moisture is more likely to be retained. When moisture and oxygen are present, corrosion will definitely take place.

    The most likely to corrode in our bathroom are shaving foam metal cans. It is really quite unpleasant to see rust stains in our bathroom. The reddish to brownish discoloration that is associated with rust stains are simply unaesthetic. How do you maintain the cleanliness of your bathroom countertop or bath cabinet and remove these stains? Follow these simple steps.

    First is to eliminate the source of these stains. Only buy shaving foams which are packaged with a flat plastic lid. Those without a lid may do provided a flat top. These shaving foam cans usually come in metal in order to keep the pressure inside the container well confined. Pressurized container allow for easy dispersal giving you the right consistency (foamy) shaving cream. So never (or seldom) would you find shaving foam containers made of plastic. Be sure to always lay your cans upside down so that the plastic lid will come in contact with your bath counter and thereby reducing the possibilities of staining. The metal may rust, though, but it won’t stain your countertop or your cabinet if placed this way. Voila! You will no longer see stubborn rust on your bath cabinets! You eliminated the source which is the number 1 solution for this problem.

    Air fresheners which are usually stored in your bathrooms can also cause this rust staining. One good alternative if you can’t find a can with a plastic lid, you may use any lid from a yogurt container or a potato chip. Just make sure that the lid fits well on your can. Or you can also purchase lids available at your local convenience store. They are more sturdy and they are usually holed. This is much more preferable as this will allow escape of excess moisture and water easily.

    If, for some reasons, the stain is already there, then you have no choice but to deal with this using rust removal products. You have to deal with this immediately as you don’t want to wait for it to damage your bathroom items. You may use organic rust removers with the stains for a safer treatment. These products effectively eliminate the stains and they even protect the surface from rust stains. Rust remover products can be purchased online.

    Of course, the more effective way of dealing with these rust spots is to maintain a clean bathroom. Always remember to keep your bathroom neat by wiping surfaces which are normally soiled. As much as possible keep your bathrooms moist-free by letting your shower curtains drape (so that they will dry easily), keeping your bathroom doors open every after bath to let water to evaporate (although not completely).Prevention is the answer to any problem anyway!

     

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