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METAL READY

INTERESTING FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT STEEL BEFORE YOU PAINT.

In every car manufacturing facility, steel in different parts of the body comes from different production lots, and surface texture varies with the condition of the steel mill rolls which cold roll the steel to its final thickness. Also, surface cleanliness varies with the mill's cleaning procedure, especially the procedures used to control carbon smut. Often carbon smut is actually baked onto the steel during the high temperature annealing process which follows rolling. This carbon smut is impossible to remove except by mechanical abrasion.

Rust varies with the care taken in handling (1) at the steel mill, (2) during transportation and storage and (3) during fabrication. Steel stored for a long time with rust inhibiting oil will react to form an incomplete oxide known as oil stain. The result of all this is that ordinary steel varies widely in the manner in which it accepts coatings. Although some commercial steel provides an excellent surface for coatings, you are just as likely to find steel which gives poor adhesion and poor rust resistance, even with good coatings. Often the same mill produce both very good and very poor surface quality, depending on a number of uncontrolled factors. Nearly all of the above problems can be overcome by using Metal-Ready before you coat with POR-15 Rust Preventative Paint.

WHAT IS METAL-READY?

Metal-Ready is a special water-based liquid formulation that is non-toxic, non-flammable, non-caustic, and non-corrosive. It is an OSHA-approved biodegradable solution.

WHAT DOES METAL-READY DO?

Metal-Ready performs the following tasks:

  1. Removes rust by dissolving it...metal is left clean and ready to paint.
  2. Etches metal to provide a better surface profile for painting.
  3. Coats the metal with zinc phosphate to inhibit further rusting and promote better paint adhesion.
  4. Improves welding conductivity.
  5. Removes rust stains from non-metallic surfaces such as porcelain, ceramic, fibre-glass.

Is it always necessary to apply Metal-Ready first before using POR-15 Rust Preventive Paint?

No. Metal-Ready must be used first when applying POR-15 when:

  1. Painting on galvanised metal.
  2. Painting on aluminium.
  3. Painting on stainless steel.
  4. Painting on smooth, polished or new metal surfaces.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:-

  1. Ensure surface is completely dry.
  2. Spray or paint Metal Ready on to dry substrate.
  3. Leave Metal Ready wet on surface for 15—20 minutes. Do not leave Metal Ready on galvanized surfaces longer than 15-20 minutes or the galvanizing will be adversely affected Do not let the Metal Ready dry out as it only works when the surface is wet with Metal Ready.
  4. Wash Metal Ready off with water and also go over with a clean, wet rag.
  5. Dry the surface completely. Failure to do this may trap moisture under your paint and rust will form again.

Note: Metal Ready does not work on painted surfaces or fibreglass. These surfaces should be abraded.

Should I use Metal-Ready when applying paints other than POR-15?

Absolutely!...Metal-Ready is an excellent metal prep for any paint.

Can I use Metal-Ready to restore rusted tools?

Yes you can. Fill a shallow tray with Metal Ready and put in the tool overnight, or until the rust is dissolved.

Should I use Metal-Ready inside my fuel tank before sealing it?

Yes...assuming your fuel tank is clean inside. Using Metal-Ready first will ensure that you will get the best possible adhesion with your fuel tank sealer.

Must I wash off Metal-Ready after using it?

Yes. If you don't wash it off, a powdery residue will be left on the metal, which you will then have to remove with a wet rag or by hosing it off. Metal Ready when dry is non-active.

Will Metal-Ready harm paint, rubber or vinyl?

Not when used according to the instructions.

Does the temperature affect the action of Metal-Ready?

Yes. Metal-Ready will work more efficiently when used in a temperature range between 18 - 35oC (65 - 90oF).

What other uses are there for Metal-Ready?

Use Metal-Ready on water tanks, plumbing systems, air conditioners, humidifiers, radiators, coffee makers etc., to flush out rust and lime and chemical build-up; remove rust from brake parts, rims, brake drums, air lines, use to clean circuit boards and die sets.

Can I reuse Metal-Ready?

Yes you can. Just filter out the waste periodically to keep it in usable condition.