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METAL-READY Rust Remover/Preprimer
Interesting Facts You Should Know About Steel Before You Paint:
In every car manufacturing facility, steel in different parts of the body comes from
different production lots, and surface texture varies with the condition of the steel
mill rolls which cold roll the steel to its final thickness. Also, surface cleanliness
varies with the mill's cleaning procedure, especially the procedures used to
control carbon smut. Often, carbon smut is actually baked onto the steel during
the high temperature annealing process which follows rolling. This carbon smut is
impossible to remove except by mechanical abrasion.
Rust varies with the care taken in handling (1) at the steel mill, (2) during
transportation and storage, and (3) during fabrication.
Steel stored for a long time with rust inhibiting oil will react to form an incomplete
oxide known as oil stain. The result of all this is that ordinary steel varies widely in
the manner in which it accepts coatings. Although some commercial steel
provides an excellent surface for coatings, you are just as likely to find steel which
gives poor adhesion and poor rust resistance, even with good coatings. Often the
same mill will produce both very good and very poor surface quality, depending
upon a number of uncontrolled factors. Nearly all of the above problems can be
overcome by using METAL-READY before you coat with POR-15 Rust Preventive
Paint.
What is Metal-Ready?
Metal-Ready is a special water-based liquid formulation that is non-toxic, non-flammable,
non-caustic, and noncorrosive.
It is an OSHA-approved biodegradable solution.
What does Metal-Ready do?
Metal-Ready performs the following tasks:
1. Removes rust by dissolving it...metal is left clean & ready to paint.
2. Etches metal to provide a better surface profile for painting.
3. Coats the metal with zinc phosphate to inhibit further rusting and promote better paint adhesion.
4. Improves welding conductivity.
5. Removes rust stains from non-metallic surfaces such as porcelain, ceramic, fiberglass.
Is it always necessary to apply Metal-Ready first before using POR-15 Rust Preventive Paint?
No. Metal-Ready must be used first before applying POR-15 when
1. Painting on galvanized metal.
2. Painting on aluminum.
3. Painting on stainless steel.
4. Painting on smooth, polished, or new metal surfaces.
Should I use Metal-Ready when applying paints other than POR-15?
Absolutely...Metal-Ready is an excellent metal prep for any paint.
Can I use Metal-Ready to restore rusted tools?
Yes you can. Fill a shallow tray with Metal-Ready and put in the tool overnight, or until all rust is
dissolved.
Should I use Metal-Ready inside my gas tank before sealing it?
Yes...assuming your gas tank is clean inside, using Metal-Ready first will insure that you will get
the best possible adhesion with your gas tank sealer.
Must I wash off the Metal-Ready after using it?
Yes. Otherwise, a powdery residue will be left after the metal dries. This can be removed with a
wet rag or by hosing it off. After washing off the treated Metal-Ready surface, dry it with warm air
(hair dryer) or with towels, etc. Flash rust could appear if the surface isn't dried quickly, but your
first coat of POR-15 will remove it and adhesion will actually be enhanced because of the flash
rust. Remember, POR-15 can be painted right over rust.
Will Metal-Ready harm paint, rubber, or vinyl?
Not when used according to directions.
Does temperature affect the action of Metal-Ready?
Yes. Metal-Ready will work more efficiently when used in a temperature range between 65 and 90
degrees Fahrenheit.
What other uses are there for Metal-Ready?
Use Metal-Ready on water tanks, plumbing systems, air conditioners, humidifiers, radiators, coffee
makers, etc., to flush out rust and lime and chemical buildup; remove rust from brake parts, rims,
brake drums, air lines; use to clean circuit boards and die sets.
Can I Re-use Metal-Ready?
Yes, you can; just filter out the waste periodically to keep it in usable condition.
Interesting Facts You Should Know About Steel Before You Paint:
In every car manufacturing facility, steel in different parts of the body comes from
different production lots, and surface texture varies with the condition of the steel
mill rolls which cold roll the steel to its final thickness. Also, surface cleanliness
varies with the mill's cleaning procedure, especially the procedures used to
control carbon smut. Often, carbon smut is actually baked onto the steel during
the high temperature annealing process which follows rolling. This carbon smut is
impossible to remove except by mechanical abrasion.
Rust varies with the care taken in handling (1) at the steel mill, (2) during
transportation and storage, and (3) during fabrication.
Steel stored for a long time with rust inhibiting oil will react to form an incomplete
oxide known as oil stain. The result of all this is that ordinary steel varies widely in
the manner in which it accepts coatings. Although some commercial steel
provides an excellent surface for coatings, you are just as likely to find steel which
gives poor adhesion and poor rust resistance, even with good coatings. Often the
same mill will produce both very good and very poor surface quality, depending
upon a number of uncontrolled factors. Nearly all of the above problems can be
overcome by using METAL-READY before you coat with POR-15 Rust Preventive
Paint.
What is Metal-Ready?
Metal-Ready is a special water-based liquid formulation that is non-toxic, non-flammable,
non-caustic, and noncorrosive.
It is an OSHA-approved biodegradable solution.
What does Metal-Ready do?
Metal-Ready performs the following tasks:
1. Removes rust by dissolving it...metal is left clean & ready to paint.
2. Etches metal to provide a better surface profile for painting.
3. Coats the metal with zinc phosphate to inhibit further rusting and promote better paint adhesion.
4. Improves welding conductivity.
5. Removes rust stains from non-metallic surfaces such as porcelain, ceramic, fiberglass.
Is it always necessary to apply Metal-Ready first before using POR-15 Rust Preventive Paint?
No. Metal-Ready must be used first before applying POR-15 when
1. Painting on galvanized metal.
2. Painting on aluminum.
3. Painting on stainless steel.
4. Painting on smooth, polished, or new metal surfaces.
Should I use Metal-Ready when applying paints other than POR-15?
Absolutely...Metal-Ready is an excellent metal prep for any paint.
Can I use Metal-Ready to restore rusted tools?
Yes you can. Fill a shallow tray with Metal-Ready and put in the tool overnight, or until all rust is
dissolved.
Should I use Metal-Ready inside my gas tank before sealing it?
Yes...assuming your gas tank is clean inside, using Metal-Ready first will insure that you will get
the best possible adhesion with your gas tank sealer.
Must I wash off the Metal-Ready after using it?
Yes. Otherwise, a powdery residue will be left after the metal dries. This can be removed with a
wet rag or by hosing it off. After washing off the treated Metal-Ready surface, dry it with warm air
(hair dryer) or with towels, etc. Flash rust could appear if the surface isn't dried quickly, but your
first coat of POR-15 will remove it and adhesion will actually be enhanced because of the flash
rust. Remember, POR-15 can be painted right over rust.
Will Metal-Ready harm paint, rubber, or vinyl?
Not when used according to directions.
Does temperature affect the action of Metal-Ready?
Yes. Metal-Ready will work more efficiently when used in a temperature range between 65 and 90
degrees Fahrenheit.
What other uses are there for Metal-Ready?
Use Metal-Ready on water tanks, plumbing systems, air conditioners, humidifiers, radiators, coffee
makers, etc., to flush out rust and lime and chemical buildup; remove rust from brake parts, rims,
brake drums, air lines; use to clean circuit boards and die sets.
Can I Re-use Metal-Ready?
Yes, you can; just filter out the waste periodically to keep it in usable condition.
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