If you – or the MoT tester – spot some rust, then don’t waste any time getting it sorted, because it’s not going to get any better. If a spray isn’t suitable for the job, we’d recommend the Bilt-Hamber Hydrate-80 for tackling larger areas, and the Hammerite Kurust for smaller repairs. Be careful not to get it confused with the liquid equivalent though, because this had a woeful result. Jenolite’s spray was easy to apply, and offered the best protection at a reasonable price. We were surprised by the results of this test, but the samples don’t lie. We then scored them on ease of use, rust-resisting performance and price.
Once dry, the samples were then doused daily in salty water for four weeks to encourage any corrosion to reappear. One side of the steel sample was left unpainted while the other was sprayed with a single coat of primer and acrylic top coat, replicating a typical DIY repair. We left sections of 1mm unpainted mild steel to gently corrode outside over the course of several months, then let them thoroughly dry before treating both sides with our products, carefully following the instructions. There are numerous types of these potions on the market, and they all claim to be the best, so we tested a selection of products to see which you should trust to sort your rust. These stop reaction in the metal using special ingredients, which neutralise the corrosion and allow you to paint over it.
Rust removal involves spending hours with a wire brush or strong acidic chemicals that are dangerous to use, so it is far easier and safer to use a rust converter. The bad old days of a car having rust holes before its first MoT have disappeared, but look underneath the average five-year-old vehicle and you might be shocked at how much corrosion lurks below.Įven on the bodywork a stone chip or scratch can soon grow into a nasty blister, and you need to treat rust properly to stop it spreading.
0 kommentar(er)
