Is FERTAN rust converter any good?
Is FERTAN rust converter any good?
It offers exceptional protection against rust despite being environmentally friendly. Isocyanates and high volatiles are not necessary so it doesn’t contain them. Fertan converts loose rust to powder that can be rinsed away leaving a converted stable and inert surface.
How do you use FERTAN rust converter?
Loosen surface rust using a brush, abrasives or pressure washer. Apply FERTAN using a brush, roller or sponge and let it sit for about an hour. Dampen the treated surface with water to maximise penetration. Leave FERTAN to react with the surface for 24 hours at 20C to 48 hours if lower for best results.
How do you clean a FERTAN?
Fertan® spilled into the environment should be washed down with water.
What are rust converters made of?
Typical ingredients Commercial rust converters are water-based and contain two primary active ingredients: tannic acid and an organic polymer. Tannic acid chemically converts the reddish iron oxides into bluish-black ferric tannate, a more stable material.
How good is FERTAN?
Well-known member Yes it does work. I’ve been using it for years. You need to thoroughly remove any lose rust first then apply quite liberally. One it has done its job and is dry, about 24 hrs, you need to wire brush off any residue which is in the form of black dust.
What is ferric Tannate?
Different types of tannic acid are usually identified by the species of plant from which they come. When applied to iron, tannic acid reacts with the iron ions to form ferric tannate, a somewhat porous blue-black film whose degree of protection can be controlled to some extent by the method of application.
How good is Fertan?
Does rust converter actually stop rust?
Rust Converter will adhere to non-rusted or painted surfaces but it does not provide any additional rust prevention when used on these surfaces.
Do you sand after rust converter?
Using a stiff bristled brush or sandpaper scrape away any large pieces of loose rust. This will enable the converter to stick to a more stable surface and create a more streamlined effect on your surface once it has completed its work.
How do you use Fertan?
Application
- Loosen surface rust using a brush, abrasives or pressure washer.
- Apply FERTAN using a brush, roller or sponge and let it sit for about an hour.
- Dampen the treated surface with water to maximize penetration.
- Leave FERTAN to react with the surface for 24 hours at 68°F to 48 hours if lower for best results.
How do you get rust out of Bunnings?
Steps
- 1Apply an abrasive chemical to loosen the rust. As you will be using an abrasive chemical cleaner, make sure you wear protective gloves.
- 2Rub over with steel wool. Gently rub the tool over with steel wool to remove the rust.
- 3Apply a protective lubricant.
- 4Use a wire brush on heavily rusted tools.
