Can I use water based paint over rust converter?

Use oil based or epoxy paints to paint over Rust Converter, do not use Latex or water based paints.

Do you need primer over rust converter?

Q: Do I need to apply a primer over a Rust Converter before I paint? A: No. Rust Converter is an excellent primer for use under all oil-based paints.

What is the best rust converter primer?

Corroseal
Corroseal is widely regarded as the best rust converter paint and metal primer available today. Corroseal is easy to apply with a one-step process of using a paintbrush or a roller. Though it doesn’t come in a spray bottle, if you have your own, it is thin enough to use as a spray.

Does rust converting primer work?

Rust converter is a coating that will convert heavy rusted areas into a protective polymeric coating with little prep. This product works well when used as directed. However, unlike encapsulator, it doesn’t have room for error when it comes to using it on the incorrect surfaces.

What happens if rust converter gets on paint?

Rust converters produce a chemical reaction that reacts with the rust to produce a black inert substance that can then be over painted. The black coating will help prevent air oxidising the surface of the metal further preventing new corrosion.

When can I paint after rust converter?

Overcoating requires a minimum of 6 hours before applying a second coat of Rust Converter. This is to allow for curing. If applying an oil-based top coat, allow a minimum of 48 hours to allow for full cure before applying paint.

How soon can you paint over a rust converter?

Minimum 12 hours cure time before painting. Overcoat with an enamel top coat for best results. If using a water based topcoat use a stain-blocking primer to avoid staining. 9.

Can you paint straight over rust converter?

Can Bondo be applied over rust converter?

Rust converter converts the rust to primer. You can prime and paint over it. Clean the loose rust off first before converting of course tho. I re-read yes you can bondo over it.