Paint rust: types and specifications

Metal is one of the most sought-after and popular finishing and building materials. It has a lot of positive qualities and is almost devoid of flaws, except that it is subject to the negative effect of corrosion. But this disadvantage can be eliminated using special rust paints, the types and characteristics of which will be discussed below.

Anti-corrosion paint mixtures are very popular and have a number of features.

• Paint of this type is available in a wide range and various manufacturers.
• There are mixtures that are intended directly for rust application, without prior priming, and there are also those that require prior removal of corrosion from the metal surface.
• On sale are paint mixtures, intended for use both inside and outside the room.This gives you the opportunity to choose the perfect paint for rust for competent reanimation of any metal construction.
• A wide color palette and various forms of release allow you to pick up paint over rust, which best meets all the requirements of the buyer.
• Such products can not only remove rust from the metal structure, but also protect it from the further spread of corrosion.

All these features of paint on rust make them a popular and sought-after product.

One of the main advantages of rust paint, in addition to excellent quality characteristics, is their wide range of.

• Epoxy paint and varnish intended for use in industry, in particular, for painting water pipes and heat pipes. They are composed of silicone resins and epoxides with a high level of toxicity. The main purpose of such mixtures is to protect metal structures from high temperatures. These paints also work well with anti-rust protection, but the coating must be regularly updated.

• Hammer mixture It has a unique composition, which includes epoxides, resins, acrylic and aluminum powder. As a result, the painted surface becomes slightly rough and has a beautiful metallic luster. The use of hammer paint is allowed without additional application of primer. The mixture is applied in three layers. This corrosion-resistant paint can be used both inside and outside the premises. The main thing is that the temperature of the metal painted by it does not rise above 150 degrees.

• Alkyd formulations Can also be applied to metal structures inside and outside the premises. This paint is quick-drying and non-toxic. It can be applied to metal structures without prior priming.
• Oil paint, containing linseed oil, can also be used as rust paint. True, the anti-corrosion effect is short-lived, the mixture itself quickly fades and eventually cracks. Only suitable for painting pipes indoors and needs constant updating.

• Acrylic paints are universal. They can be applied over rusty metal without first removing rust and without priming.During prolonged use, they do not fade or crack; they provide metal with reliable and durable protection against rust. This anticorrosive paint is not prone to fire, has a low level of toxicity.
• Unique polyurethane paints for metal designed for painting structures indoors. Decorative silky surface not only gives the surface a stylish appearance, but also reliably protects the metal from rust and corrosion for a long time.

These are the simplest and most common rust paints, but today there are also specialized blends of this type.

Designed for use on metal already rusty. These paints are usually produced with zinc in the composition, as this substance helps to eliminate the manifestations of rust and prevent its reappearance. These anti-corrosion mixtures are available in three types.

• Phosphating paints create an additional protective film on the metal surface. Usually used for painting metal structures outside.
• Insulating materials are suitable for painting structures that do not have rust, or which are corrosive, but in minimal quantities.
• Passivating compounds are specifically designed for metal with visible and strong rust. They eliminate it and eliminate the negative effects of its presence.

For metal products that are too damaged by corrosion, it is best to use other specialized paints.

• Stabilizing compounds eliminate rust and prevent it from reappearing. Hammer, acrylic or polyurethane paint can be applied over these formulations.
• Paint-soil converter is suitable for repairing metal structures damaged by rust, but only on condition that such damage is minimal. The most reasonable is to use such a mixture as a reliable protection against corrosion.
• Inhibitory mixtures combine the functions of primer and enamel. Not only perfectly protects the metal from rust, but also removes corrosion from the surface when present.

All these types of paints are divided into two large groups depending on their form of release:

• spray in cans;
• in banks weighing from 0.5 kg to 5 kg with a thick consistency.

The color palette of shades such coloring protective mixtures is quite wide. Paints of the following colors are considered the most popular and in demand:

• black;
• white;
• green
• yellow;
• brown.

Hammer paints that can imitate the natural color of iron: gray or brownish are very popular. On the shelves of stores you can see and the mixture is quite bright and saturated colors:

• maroon;
• red;
• purple
• salad;
• orange;
• turquoise;
• blue

Combining these colors together or using them separately, you can get almost any shade. This will not only reliably protect the metal structure from corrosion, but also give it a unique and beautiful appearance.

On the shelves of stores are paints on rust from a variety of manufacturers. In order not to be mistaken with the choice and purchase really high-quality products, It is necessary to pay attention to the products of the most popular brands.

• Hammerite. The products of this manufacturer are characterized by excellent quality, reasonable price and economical consumption. It can be applied in five layers, with each next layer applied a couple of hours after the previous one. The mixture dries quickly, goes on sale in the form of an aerosol, and in the form of ordinary paint. If necessary, it can be diluted with Hammerite Brush Cleaner & Thinners. Customer reviews confirm the high anti-corrosion qualities of this product. Especially note the convenience of its use and affordable price for all.

• Lank - It is the paint of the German manufacturer Lankwitzer Lackfabrik. In the assortment you can see and hammer, and acrylic, and anti-corrosion compounds. All products are characterized by high quality, wide color palette and ease of application. Buyers leave only positive feedback about this product. They particularly note the high efficiency in removing visible corrosion from the metal, as well as a high degree of surface protection from its further appearance.
• Unique primer enamel Dali not only removes visible rust from the metal surface, but also protects it from its appearance. Customer reviews of this product confirm its high efficiency, economical consumption and a wide palette of colors.
• Panzer - is a manufacturer of various types of anti-corrosion paints. Their main features are high quality, balanced composition, durability of the result of dyeing. From customer reviews it becomes clear that these mixtures are really economically spent, sold in a wide range and at an affordable price.

• Kudo - This is a special enamel, sold as an aerosol mixture. Suitable for processing only metal structures made of black alloy. The manufacturer positions it as a high-quality enamel coating that destroys the existing rust and prevents its new appearance. Reviews of this enamel only confirm this statement. Buyers note that, despite such high quality, the cost of this product is available.
• Special "Soil enamel on rust 3 in 1" suitable for painting metal structures that have obvious signs of corrosion, and for processing metal without rust. Suitable for outdoor use.The main condition is that it should not be applied over paints made on a nitrate basis. Reviews confirm the high efficiency of this mixture in the fight against corrosion, and customers highlight its economical consumption and wide color gamut.

In order for the process of painting metal structures with special paints on rust gave the desired result, must take into account some of the nuances of the choice of these compositions.

• It is necessary to take into account the type of painted surface. So, for the roof it is necessary to choose paints that are not prone to fire and can easily tolerate extreme temperatures.
• The colder it is outdoors or indoors, the more resistant to sub-zero temperatures should be the paint, otherwise the mixture will not be able to fully perform its protective and restoring functions.
• Acquire rust paint should be in specialized outlets.It is better to give preference to products of proven brands.
• The degree of damage to the metal by rust should be taken into account. The more corrosion on its surface, the more aggressive in composition should be paint. Experts strongly recommend treating the metal with a primer if its surface is more than 50% rusty.
• Be sure to take into account when choosing and recommendations on the use of this paint mixture. If it is indicated that it is intended only for indoor use, then painting it on the street in the street, even in several layers, will not give the desired result.
• The level of toxicity of paint on rust - one of the key selection criteria. The higher it is, the more dangerous this composition is for a person. Highly toxic paints can be used only on the street, and you should definitely wear a respirator or a protective mask.

In the next video you will find a review of the soil-enamel on rust "3 in 1" Dali.