9 Best Products for Rust Prevention
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What Is Rust?
Rust is a reddish brown, flaky substance produced when iron or steel chemically reacts with oxygen. It forms more quickly when in contact with moisture. Rustable metals are a huge part of most of our lives. Vehicles, tools, machines, modern buildings and many other integral parts of our existence depend heavily on ferrous substances mined from the earth.
The trouble is, metal will rust if unprotected. That slowly ruins the appearance and, if left too long, the function of each item it affects. Enter rust preventers. This eclectic collection of substances share a common purpose — to stop rust in its tracks and protect your tools, vehicles or any other rust-prone item you want to preserve.
Rust prevention is a general term covering many products that work in different ways. Keep reading to learn about nine of the best rust prevention products on the market.
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Best Rust Prevention Paint
Often the best way to prevent rust on a bare metal surface is by applying several coats of the right paint. I’ve tried many paints designed to protect against rust, but one called POR-15 stands head and shoulders above the rest. Not only does it dry into a thick, exceptionally tough protective layer of glossy black, it can also be applied straight over rusty metal.
I used this product on some steel stair railings I welded, and can attest that it provides exceptional rust protection. Even with hands sliding over the railings many times a day for years on end, there’s not a speck of rust anywhere. Learn how to paint on rusted metal.
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