Exit Rust FAQs
Q | Can you weld steel treated with EXIT RUST? |
A | Yes - After conversion with Exit Rust, steel can be welded very successfully and without affecting the strength of the weld. |
Q | What happens after, say, 8 months if you don't paint it? |
A | Exit Rust should be over-coated, which can be at the user's convenience. However, surplus Exit Rust should be removed or tannic acid will travel through the paint and leave pepper-like spots on the paint. |
Q | What does heat (exhaust pipes) do to it? |
A | Exit Rust will convert rust when cold. If heat is excessive, problems will recur. |
Q | Can Exit Rust be applied under water? |
A | No - but it can be applied to items that are to be submerged. |
Q | How far can you go in diluting Exit Rust? |
A | 50/50, but we prefer no further than 75/25. Care must be taken to ensure water used for dilution is free of contaminants. |
Q | What is the minimum period before the surface can be worked after treating with Exit Rust? |
A | When it turns blue/black. Between 1-24 hours, dependent on weather conditions. |
Q | What is the freezing point of Exit Rust? Does freezing affect the quality of the product? |
A | The freeze point is -15°C. The product reconstitutes when thawed. |