ZERO RUST Brand Metal Coatings

Zero Rust is a single-package, air-dried, direct-to-metal barrier coating formulated for complete rust & corrosion control. It is a high solids, low VOC, impermeable coating that contains no lead and no isocyanates. Zero Rust is easy to use and can be applied over fully or marginally prepared surfaces. There is no need to sandblast a part prior to using Zero Rust, and application of a topcoat is completely optional.

RestoRick uses Zero Rust exclusively for difficult to reach areas in door panels, sheet metal, and parts with complex geometry. Properly applied, Zero Rust protects metals for 2000 hours under salt-spray test conditions. Now you can achieve this superior level of protection for your car without using a costly multi-step etch / epoxy / urethane barrier coating system. Zero Rust is safer for use in the shop environment as well. With RestoRick's value-pricing and knowledeable support backing every sale, you will see that Zero Rust is a lower-cost, higher-value way to protect your car.

Talk to Rick about how you can begin using Zero Rust brand products to satisfy your rust protection needs. As an Authorized Dealer, Rick carries the complete line of colors and products, including his own exclusive Mopar Dip Gray Primer mix.










RestoRick's ZERO RUST Application Tips

• Thin 20% for spraying (5 parts Zero Rust to 1 part thinner). The color black is slightly thicker and should be thinned 25% (4 parts Zero Rust to 1 part thinner). Despite what the can label says, it has to be thinned to spray!

• Set gun pressure to manufacturer's recommendations.

• It can be thinned with lacquer thinner or a urethane reducer like PPG's DT-870. Use a medium temperature, not a slow dry!

• Apply in medium coats allowing each coat to dry to the touch. (Rick allows a full 20-30 minutes between coats). This is the most important thing to remember with Zero Rust! NEVER spray heavy wet coats. Because it seals so well, you'll trap solvents and be left with a soft finish for a LONG time. Don't rush it...be patient!

• Rick suggests 3 medium coats for proper coverage & protection.

• The full cure can take from only a couple days to a couple weeks depending how wet the coats are applied. It will get tougher and harder with time.

Zero Rust accepts recoating easily and only needs a light scuff, if after a week. Zero Rust can be topcoated with urethane ONLY with extreme caution as lifting or wrinkling can occur because of their strong solvents. The film must be fully cured and hard enough to not be penetrated with a fingernail before recoating. Apply a light first coat to prevent shocking the finish. Allow this first coat to dry to the touch and then proceed with a normal coat.

Zero Rust is NOT recommended for use on exterior areas where a finish system will be used. It is best suited to coating underbody areas, inside body panels, floor pans, etc.

Zero Rust can be used in hidden areas such as inside doors, deck lids, etc. by thinning from 40 to 50% and pouring it into the cavities. Coat the inner surfaces by rotating the part. Excess can be drained back into a container for future use. Be sure to "mop" up any overflow drips.

 


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