Rust Bullet Product Review (4 Viewers)

[Rust Bullet]

Please note that Rust Bullet was coated over rusted Q-Panels as were most of the other products being tested by these independent labratorys. Some products were not applied over rusted panels because the manufactures directions specifically stated they must be applied over clean metal.

Below is the application protocal used and documented by all the independent testing labratories for the testing seen on the Rust Bullet website www.RustBullet.com

Please contact me with any questions at 1-800-245-1600

David Ciglar
General Manager
Rust Bullet, LLC



Test Panels



1) Rusted panels with one coat Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer followed by two
coats of Rustoleum Premium Gloss Protective Enamel.

2) Rusted Panels with two brushed coats of “Rust Bullet”. (No Top Coat)

3) Rusted panels with one coat Rustoleum Rust Reformer Treatment followed
by two coats of Rustoleum Premium Gloss protective Enamel.

4) Clean panels (non-rusted) with Tempo Aviation Zinc-Chromate Primer,
(obtained from a jet maintenance company), followed with two coats Zynolyte
Premium Quality Spray Paint, Poly-urethane Formula.

5) Clean panels (non-rusted) with two coats of Rustoleum Cold Galvanizing
Compound.

6) Rusted panels with Wasser Brand System (one coat MC-Miozinc and one coat
MC-Luster).

7) Rusted panels with “Naval Jelly” Rust Neutralizer (made by Loctite) with two
coats NAPA Ruf-Nek Heavy-Duty Farm & Implement spray paint.

8) Rusted panels with POR 15 four Step System applied; over coated with NAPA
Farm & Implement Paint.

9) Rusted panels with “Hammerite” Rustcap two coats.

10) Clean Q-panels (control).

 

[alpinestar_01]

is there any problem applying rust bullet with an HVLP gun?

 

[DSRTRDR]

I remember reading a post around here mentioning ACF-50 (www.corrosion-control.com); does anybody have experience with it?

 

[redrustbucket]

I've been applying this product to my frame as I'm rebuilding it. So far I'm happy with the product. It's easy to apply and tough as nails. I won't have much of an idea as to its' rust prevention qualities for a while.

My only suggestion/complaint would be better containers. I bought a one gallon can which was bowed out and distorted on delivery. Granted no paint leaked out but it didn't look very reassuring.

I've done about four separate applications so far and the can/lid is pretty beat now. I'm trying to figre out a better way to store it now. Maybe some mayo jars. I probably could have bought a few of the quart containers but the gallon was more cost effective.

Anyway it's a minor complaint and I'm very pleased with the actual product.

 

[SizzleChest]

just bought myself a six-shooter pack

 

[HJ60NZ]

longevity

So, now a few years on, how is Rust Bullet holding up on those "seasoned" surface-rusted frames?? has it converted and arrested the rust?, does it continue to provide effective protection in these cases?

 

[79fj40]

I am interested to know also. I have just finished painting my frame with it and really like it so far. I had some trouble with the black shell sticking and called rust bullet up to ask some questions, they are very helpfull and are sending me more product with no accusations or BS. Great people to work with and I will definatley buy from again.

 

[NikP]

What was your issue with black shell? I just ordered some to paint my frame and want to make sure I avoid your issue.

 

[79fj40]

I am not sure, I might not have washed it good enough after I sprayed the metal blast. but I did follow the directions. it just didn't seem to bond very well. I have also used it on some smaller parts and it worked great so it was probably operator error. overall I am very happy with their product and customer service.

 

[JohnnyC]

after you open the can and use rust bullet....what is the shelf life of the remaining rust bullet in a re-lidded can?

 

[Trollhole]

For me it was about a year.

My 3 year review on the blackshell is it doesn't like sticking to a smooth surface you need to rough it up a bit. For most of us this isn't an issue.

Also don't use it in an area that sees direct sun without putting some sort of top coat. It will fade.

Other than that even the stuff that hads been out in the sun hasn't rusted.

It's some really tough stuff. Very pleased.

Use a 1.7 tip or bigger, HVLP gun. Something in the 2's might be best. Don't spray a really thick coat. Thin coats as it will bubble if it's thick (I could care less).

If you tear the lid up on the can go pour it into a new can with a good lid. Never did and it lasted a long time.

 

[Ftbagkicker]

My question is, the majority of rust I have is on the bolts (undercarriage) and some surface rust here and there. Can I use Rust Bullet to paint over the bolts? If not, what would be the best way to treat my rusted bolts without removing them?

 

[jsosh26]

My question is, the majority of rust I have is on the bolts (undercarriage) and some surface rust here and there. Can I use Rust Bullet to paint over the bolts? If not, what would be the best way to treat my rusted bolts without removing them?

refere to post #53

if you paint over bolts that are rusty you may be sealing them for life...only way to do it in this case is to remove the bolts, paint the surface, dry it, and put bolt back in.

we are talking chemical bonding here so it's almost like welding teh bolt in place....be careful and do some more research on what exactly you need to do.

 

[bsmith123]

rust bullet

I used rust bullet on my frame and por elsewhere

Covered the rust bullet with some por top coat primer then followed that with the POR chassis black and that has worked okay for me

I liked the rust bullet on the frame and the por for the bottom and inside of the tub

on top of that I am going to use a dinitrol wax spray on the underneath and in all the box sections and inside the doors, and keep looking underneath---lot of wet weather in the UK

one good tip I read was to use foamy earplugs in all the bolt holes that are threaded anyway--sounds like a good idea