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How soon can you paint over Rust Reformer?
It normally takes about 2 hours for the surface to dry. The ideal amount of resting time before painting is at least 24 hours. If you have more than one rust reformer coat, the waiting time should be around 48 hours. Rust-Oleum is 100% paintable, water-based or oil-based paint are all good.
What can I paint over rustoleum Rust Reformer?
A: While Rust Reformer is designed to turn rust black and make the metal paintable, it is not designed as a primer. Use the Rust Reformer, which contains oxalic acid, to spot paint over rust spots, then prime the whole door with an oil-based exterior primer and finish with an oil-based house paint.
Should you paint over rust converter?
Q: Do you have to paint over a Rust Converter? A: No. Although you do not have to paint after the Rust Converter application, if you would like a different color other then black then use an oil based paint which will also resist weather, sunlight, rain and even salt spray without peeling or cracking.
What can I paint over a rust converter?
Use oil based or epoxy paints to paint over Rust Converter, do not use Latex or water based paints. How many coats of Rust Converter should I apply? Many applications require one coat. We suggest applying a second coat to assure complete coverage and conversion.
Can you paint over Rustoleum rust converter?
Yes, an oil based primer may be applied over Rust Converter, but is not required. Is it necessary to paint over Rust Converter? Although it’s not required, if your surface is exposed to the outdoor elements, we highly recommend applying two coats of a quality oil-based paint over Rust Converter. Also Know, is rustoleum Rust Reformer a primer?
Can a rust reformer be used as a primer?
A: While Rust Reformer is designed to turn rust black and make the metal paintable, it is not designed as a primer. Use the Rust Reformer, which contains oxalic acid, to spot paint over rust spots,…
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Do you have to rinse rust converter before applying?
This step ensures that other surface contaminants will not interfere with the reaction of the rust converter on the rusted surface. If the surface is subject to salt water spray for deicing salts, rinse the surface thoroughly with water, and allow it to dry prior to applying Rust Converter.