Zero Rust

Here"s what their web page says:

"Zero Rust Prep-Step adjusts the pH and phosphatizes the surface, thus forestalling flash rust. So if you have a project that has been dipped, stripped or sandblasted and you can"t get it painted for a period of time, Prep-Step powder, dissolved in water, sprayed on and allowed to dry, will give you that holding period before coating."

May be worth a try.

• Zero rust

Thanks for your thoughts. I am going to try Zero Rust on my loader bucket and see how it does - I hadn"t seen the Auto Body link you sent and what they had to say about Zero Rust was encouraging. I also learned recently that POR 15 contains isocyanates - I have enough to deal with using the 2K urethane catalyst.

I have to admit that the pint spray bottle of Picklex 20 I purchased is lasting longer than I thought it would, and it appears to work as advertised, but $60/quart is sure expensive. Still it"s certainly worth it if there is no alternative, and time worn experience is hard to beat. I still can"t help but wonder of some of the other products may work as well. The Zero Rust Prep-Step comes in powder form - you mix it with water. I may try some in conjunction with Zero Rust for the bucket and implements and see how it does. I"ll keep you posted.

Paul