Top 10 Rust Converters Companies

Oxidative reactions destroy the integrity of metals and lead to the appearance of rust - this is an inevitable process, but it can be prevented by covering the material with a special protective layer. The modern chemical industry has created unique converters that allow removing the destroyed layer from the surface and, based on it, forming a penetrating film of a more resistant substance. They can be used in any area, but most often highly active modifiers are used during body repairs of motor vehicles.

The article discusses companies that produce the best means of combating rust. Position in the ranking was determined on the basis of the effectiveness of the produced funds and customer reviews, which in practice had the opportunity to test the characteristics of this type of product.

The best manufacturers of soluble rust converters

5 Eltrans

The domestic manufacturer produces a special tool for processing car body parts in order to effectively suppress corrosion centers or prevent their occurrence. Before applying, the surface must be as clean as possible from rust and degrease. The remaining iron oxide is effectively “eaten up” by phosphates and is used in the formation of the upper protective layer with the participation of zinc atoms. As a result of proper processing, the adhesion of the surface increases several times, which provides the best stability of the paint or bitumen coating.

Positive feedback on the characteristics of the Eltrans converter was left by many owners who treated the problem areas of the car body with this tool. The resulting protective film does not interfere with the welding work, and also contributes to a more intensive drying of the applied paint layer.

4 Elcon

Elcon manufactures a rust converter that has high adhesion and is able to process a top layer of ferrous metal with a thickness of 100 microns. Immediately after application (using a spray gun or a brush), a vigorous chemical reaction occurs, during which iron oxide reacts with the phosphate and zinc components of the converter. The process takes no more than 30 minutes, and after it ends, the surface does not require washing with water.

Zinc prevents the access of oxygen to iron atoms, forming a thin protective layer with the help of phosphates on the metal surface. In the reviews of the owners, the fact that the obtained coating is “tightly” integrated into the crystal structure is especially noted - it cannot be washed off or removed in any other way without damaging the surface of the treated metal. This layer can be effectively used as a primer, providing a high adhesion of the paintwork.

3 Permatex

Very effective rust modifier from the United States, the effectiveness of which is leveled by serious operating requirements. The conversion of iron oxide into durable polymer primer takes place in just a few minutes, after which it is possible to make further processing of the part (painting or preliminary leveling).By the way, the tool was developed not for purely independent use, but together with a putty or fiberglass.

As for the mentioned lack of operation, it concerns the hard temperature conditions (from +10 to +32 degrees Celsius), surface cleanliness and the maximum temperature of the metal being treated (+93 degrees Celsius). Due to the high content of active substances, the modifier is extremely aggressive to the paintwork, therefore applying to painted body parts is undesirable.

Advantages:

• sold in bottles of 0.45 liters;
• low cost;
• quick action on the site of corrosion.

Disadvantages:

• aggressive effect on painted metal.

2 Fenom

Domestic product of rapid response, which has the disadvantage of a pseudo-favorable price. Marketers of the company work perfectly: the cost of one bottle is small, but the volume of 0.13 liters necessitates the purchase of several containers with the tool at once, otherwise there is no question of an effective fight against corrosion.

Releasing the main drawback, we must pay tribute to the speed of processing rust into the ground. The active substance instantly reacts with the oxide, forming a spot of corrosion and a dense soil layer, and a protective film, which lasts for five to seven years. Excellent performance for car operation in difficult climatic conditions of Russia.

Advantages:

• reacts quickly with rust, forming a dense layer of soil;
• does not require subsequent flushing;
• creates a stable iron-manganese film over the treated area.

Disadvantages:

• marketing on the verge of deception - too high a price for the tool;
• need to buy a lot of bottles.

1 ASTROhim

The domestic supplier of chemistry for cars presented almost the best modifier in its class. There are two explanations for this: first, the profitable price played an enormous role, leaving out of business the overwhelming majority of foreign competitors. Secondly, it should be noted and the classic (not without a share of "exotic") composition. The basis of the converter is orthophosphoric acid, destroying rust and forming a resistant protective film on the metal. It is also noteworthy that the content of a small amount of zinc ions, insignificantly (but significantly at the microstructural level), restores the corroded layer of material. An additional bonus to the main function is full compatibility with the paint-and-lacquer coating, thanks to which the modifier can be used as protection against the appearance of new foci of corrosion.

Advantages:

• affordable for a wide range of consumers;
• perfectly copes with the main function;
• can be used as a means of protecting fresh paintwork.

Disadvantages:

• not identified.

Top Rust Aerosol Manufacturers

5 WEICON

The German company produces various chemical products for car maintenance. WEICON Rust Converter rust modifier has a high penetrating power. Entering into a chemical reaction with damaged areas of the body, the converter forms an organometallic layer on the surface. Resistance to external thermal and physical stress is ensured through the use of special epoxy resin, which is part of the protective agent.

Owners in their reviews positively assess the quality of the film, which not only isolates the treated metal from contact with air and prevents further oxidation. Rust Converter can perfectly perform the function of the base (primer) for the subsequent application of a paint layer.

4 LIQUI MOLY

The famous German manufacturer produces a wide range of products, including one of the best rust converters - Keramik Rostloser mit Kalteschock.Highly active substance is produced in an aerosol spray, and immediately ready for use. The surface does not need any pretreatment, and the modifier is neutral when interacting with paintwork materials, auto plastic parts and directly with the metal.

Owners really like the efficiency with which oxidation products (rust) are removed. The damaged layer dissolves literally in a matter of seconds due to the creation of a temperature difference and high penetrating characteristics of the substance. A protective membrane with ceramic microparticles forms on the surface, which prevents the further occurrence of oxidative processes.

3 Abro

The American development, which has a bunch of Russian counterparts (the same composition from Autoprofi), but earned the trust of a large number of car owners. The tool under the designation RC-1000 does not react with lacquer and paint coatings, affecting only the center of corrosion. The complex of additive substances eliminates rust damage at the microstructural level, transforming metal oxides into a durable polymer primer protected by an iron-manganese layer.

The problem of funds is that it comes in a volume of 283 milliliters - this is often not enough for high-quality machining of parts. For completeness, the manufacturer recommends applying the modifier in two or three layers in the interval of several minutes. According to them, this will provide maximum protection of the metal against the occurrence of corrosion - approximately five to six years.

Advantages:

• quick rust removal;
• durability of the protective layer (according to user reviews);
• simplicity and ease of application.

Disadvantages:

• small packing containers;
• availability on the market of cheaper domestic counterparts.

2 Autoprofi

The aerosol of the domestic brand, whose production facilities are located in China. Despite such a controversial origin is in great demand among domestic motorists, largely due to the possibility of unhindered use on the body. It is supplied in a plastic sprayer with a capacity of 500 milliliters, and the cost price is much lower than that of competitors.

There are no complaints about the quality of priming of the corroded areas, which is clearly proved by user reviews. The basis here is classical orthophosphoric acid, flavored with a number of additives in the form of manganese and zinc ions (the complex of substances does not end there). The tool is good, but one should not expect much from it.

Advantages:

• low cost;
• convenient container (the ability to control the jet emitted to handle hard-to-reach and wide areas);
• full corrosion protection.

Disadvantages:

• despite the recommendations of the manufacturer requires washing the treated surfaces.

1 Hi-gear

Supplier of extremely effective corrosion converters, which is very popular with domestic users. Judging by the reviews of motorists, modifiers from Hi-Gear are almost the best of the entire line of similar tools, but they have one very serious drawback. Extremely fast action to turn rust into a polymer primer is accompanied by a high activity of chemicals that adversely affect paint coatings. Therefore, when applying the tool on the body, it is recommended to observe precautions in the form of gluing up surfaces that do not need to be processed. The cost of the modifier is high and in some cases does not justify the relationship with the volume, the benefit is that the product range is very wide.

Advantages:

• acceptable cost;
• accelerated rust effects;
• high efficiency with low consumption.

Disadvantages:

• extremely aggressive effect on paint coatings;
• requires thorough flushing with alcohol.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of rust converters?
We vote!

ASTROhim

Fenom

Permatex

Hi-gear

Autoprofi

Abro

Elcon

Eltrans

LIQUI MOLY

WEICON

Total votes: 6

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