The Rust Check Rust Killer halts rust progression and rejuvenates the appearance of your items. This 350 g product creates a primed surface for topcoats, requiring no sanding and can be applied directly on rust.
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Stops rust from spreading and restores appearance
Provides a primed surface for topcoats and can be applied directly over rust
No sanding required
Resists high temperatures and common household chemicals
Ideal for vehicle repair: excellent for touch-ups of surface rust spots, auto body repairs, frame rails, axles, differentials, and trailer hitches
Can also be used for equipment repair: great for farm, garden, landscaping, snow removal, and industrial equipment - can also be used on machinery and tools
Can also be used for structure repair: ideal for metal sheds, metal fences and railings, steel window or door frames, flashings, park benches, playground equipment, wrought iron garden furniture, garbage cans and bins and loading docks
Touch up rust surface spots, home repairs, frame rails, etc. No sanding required.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Rust Check rust killer
4 months ago
Goes on easy and dries fast…no rust if you prep it a bit…
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5 out of 5 stars.
Right over the rust made the paint stick and didnt blead
4 months ago
Sprays on evenly and covers the rust
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5 out of 5 stars.
Timely cover up.
4 months ago
Great lubricant for quick,use and looks great on metal.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Long drying time!!!
4 months ago
Partially my fault, didn’t read drying time printed on can. I wanted to paint the hub portions of my rotor, however, the drying time was 2-3 days which was totally impractical for my application.
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1 out of 5 stars.
3-4 days to dry, hate the stuff
5 months ago
Worst rust primer I've used. Even after 48hrs, it's not fully dry & rubs off easily. No telling how long it actually takes to dry, as there's no information about dry time or recoat window on the product. It's a total guessing game & I'm guessing maybe 3-4 days to fully dry at this rate. And if you're going to use a spot putty that goes over the primer which needs primed again after the spot putty... you'll be wasting 6-8 days waiting for this junk to dry. Or maybe it's just a gummy product with terrible adhesion that will always rub off easily. Colossal waste of time.
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Q: what do you use to clean off overspray
4 years ago
2 Answers
A: Wipe off with a cloth.
4 years ago
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Q: If I use it as one coat, how many square foot One Canister will cover
4 years ago
1 Answer
A: Rust Check Rust Killer (aerosol) will cover approximately 10-12 sq. ft with good coverage. The coverage will vary slight based on the application process (thickness of applictation) and substrate.
4 years ago
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Q: I need help please.
Can I apply this product on top of body filler ?
Can I also apply this product on rest of
hood as primer, before painting ? Thanks
4 years ago
1 Answer
A: This product can be applied on top of filler but is not designed to be. It is designed to be used in spot repair areas where a rust converter is not practical for use to seal and neutralize rusted areas.
If the area is accessible and not near finished paint areas we would recommend treating the area manually (grinder/sanding) and following with Rust Converter ( #047-7964-4 or #047-7965-2). After which, wipe the surface well with water, allow to dry before applying the filler. Ensure the filler has fully dried and is clean of any sanding dust before applying a sealer primer.
4 years ago
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Q: Does this spray on white or clear?
5 years ago
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A: I believe this may be a mixing issue. If mixed properly, the applied coating will appear light grey. This product contains lots of filler / pigment which settles out and must be mixed thoroughly to a uniform consistency before spraying. The mixing is accomplished by slowly inverting can upside down, then returning to an upright position – no more than 60 times/minute. If you invert too fast or just shake the can, then no mixing occurs! I mix until the ball is moving freely, then mix for an additional 2-3 minutes.
If improperly mixed, then coating with very little filler/pigment will be applied and will appear light, even off-white. It may not even cure properly unless properly mixed.
5 years ago
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Q: 2005 jeep t.j 6 cyl. if I need to use small amount body filler do I apply rust check rust killer before or after? can rust killer be applied on top of body filler?
6 years ago
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A: We do not recommend using polyester type fillers over Rust Killer primer.
The Body Filler is designed to fill and level a panel and must be used on clean untreated metal for proper adhesion.
If Rust Killer is to be used in such a situation, it would be done after any filling requirement has been satisfied..
6 years ago
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Q: So if I spray this over rust will it prevent the rust from spreading or will it just cover it up?
7 years ago
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A: Most of the loose rust should first be removed.
On areas with very little rust, the coating will cure to an off-white film appearance.
On highly rusted spots you may see brownish spots/discoloration due to the conversion process. Just let it fully cure before top-coating.
7 years ago
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Q: Does it affect the brake pads if spray over ?
7 years ago
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A: Rust Killer is an alkyd based coating and should not be sprayed over brake pads.
This may affect brake performance.
7 years ago
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Q: Why don't Rust Check products list the time between coats like all other products do. There were no instructions so I used the times for Dupli-Color Perfect Match paint. It is bad enough that the instructions are in microprint but they should be complete.
7 years ago
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A: • Usually one coat is sufficient to cover the substrate with a dry time of 2 to 3 days
• If an additional coat of Rust Killer applied, then the minimum dry between coats should be 16 hours to 2 days
• When two coats of Rust Killer are applied, the required dry time before top-coating will increase to 5 – 7 days
• These dry times will increase if there is poor ventilation, low temperatures or if the applied coating is too thick.
7 years ago
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Q: Does the white ever go away ?
7 years ago
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A: This may be a mixing issue. If mixed properly, the applied coating will appear light grey. This product contains lots of filler / pigment which settles out and must be mixed thoroughly to a uniform consistency before spraying. The mixing is accomplished by slowly inverting can upside down, then returning to an upright position – no more than 60 times/minute. If you invert too fast or just shake the can, then no mixing occurs! Mix until the ball is moving freely, then mix for an additional 2-3 minutes.
If improperly mixed, then coating with very little filler/pigment will be applied and will appear light, even off-white.
7 years ago
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Q: How long does Rust Killer take to dry?
The question was not answered.
If thin coats are applied, how long between each Rust Killer coats, and how long before paint can be applied.
Thanks,
9 years ago
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A: Usually one coat is sufficient to cover the substrate with a dry time of 2 to 3 days. If an additional coat of Rust Killer is applied, then the minimum dry between coats should be 16 hours to 2 days. When two coats of Rust Killer are applied, the required dry time before top-coating will increase to 5-7 days.
These dry times will increase if there is poor ventilation, low temperatures or if the applied coating is too thick.
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