10 best rust converter companies
The best manufacturers of soluble rust converters
5 Eltrans
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.2
A domestic manufacturer produces a special tool for treating car body parts in order to effectively suppress corrosion foci or prevent their occurrence. Before application, the surface must be cleaned of rust and degreased as much as possible. The remaining iron oxide is effectively “eaten away” 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 ensures better resistance of the paintwork or bituminous coating.
Positive feedback on the characteristics of the Eltrans converter was left by many owners who treated problem areas of the car body with this tool. The resulting protective film does not interfere with welding, and also contributes to a more intensive drying of the applied paint layer.
4 Elcon
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.5
Elcon produces a rust converter that has high adhesion and is able to process the top layer of ferrous metal with a thickness of 100 microns. Immediately after application (using a spray gun or brush), a violent chemical reaction occurs, during which the iron oxide interacts with the phosphate and zinc components of the converter.The process takes no more than 30 minutes, and after its completion, the surface does not require washing with water.
Zinc prevents the access of oxygen to iron atoms, forming a thin protective layer on the metal surface with the help of phosphates. In the reviews of the owners, the fact that the resulting coating is "tightly" integrated into the crystalline structure is emphasized - 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 high adhesion of the paintwork.
3 Permatex
Country: USA
Rating (2022): 4.6
A very effective rust modifier from the USA, the effectiveness of which is leveled by serious requirements for operation. The transformation of iron oxide into a durable polymer primer occurs in just a few minutes, after which further processing of the part can be carried out (painting or preliminary leveling). By the way, the tool was developed not for purely independent use, but in conjunction with putty or fiberglass.
As for the aforementioned drawback in operation, it concerns a strict temperature regime (from +10 to +32 degrees Celsius), surface cleanliness and the maximum temperature of the metal being processed (+93 degrees Celsius). Due to the high content of active substances, the modifier is extremely aggressive to the paintwork, so application to painted body elements is undesirable.
Advantages:
- Sold in bottles of 0.45 liters;
- low cost;
- fast action on the area of corrosion.
Flaws:
- aggressive effect on painted metal.
2 Fenom
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.8
A domestic product of quick response, which has the disadvantage of a pseudo-profitable price. The company's marketers work perfectly: the cost of one bottle is low, but the volume of 0.13 liters necessitates the purchase of several containers with the product at once, otherwise there can be no question of an effective fight against corrosion.
Letting go of the main drawback, one should pay tribute to the speed of processing rust into the ground. The active substance instantly reacts with the oxide, forming on the spot corrosion spots and a dense soil layer, and a protective film, the safety margin of which is enough for five to seven years. Excellent performance for the operation of the car in the difficult climatic conditions of Russia.
Advantages:
- quickly reacts with rust, forming a dense layer of soil;
- does not require subsequent flushing;
- creates a stable ferromanganese film over the treated area.
Flaws:
- marketing on the verge of deception - too high a price for the tool;
- need to buy a lot of bottles.
How a rust converter works
1 ASTROhim
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.9
The domestic supplier of chemistry for cars presented almost the best modifier in its class. There are two explanations for this: firstly, a favorable price played a huge role, leaving the vast majority of foreign competitors out of work. Secondly, it is impossible not to note the classic (not without a share of "exotic") composition. The basis of the converter is orthophosphoric acid, which destroys rust and forms a resistant protective film on the metal. Also noteworthy is the content of a small amount of zinc ions, which insignificantly (but significantly at the microstructural level) restore the corroded layer of the material.An additional bonus to the main function is full compatibility with the paintwork, so that the modifier can be used as a protection against the occurrence of new centers of corrosion.
Advantages:
- affordable price for a wide range of consumers;
- perfectly copes with the main function;
- can be used as a protection agent for fresh paintwork.
Flaws:
- not identified.
The best manufacturers of aerosol rust converters
5 WEICON
Country: Germany
Rating (2022): 4.5
The German company produces various chemical products for car maintenance. Rust modifier WEICON Rust Converter has a high penetrating power. Entering into a chemical reaction with damaged areas of the body, the converter forms a metal-organic layer on the surface. Resistance to external temperature and physical influences is ensured through the use of a special epoxy resin, which is part of the protective agent.
In their reviews, the owners positively evaluate the quality of the film, which not only insulates the treated metal from contact with air and prevents further oxidation. Rust Converter can perfectly serve as a base (primer) for the subsequent application of a paint and varnish layer.
4 LIQUI MOLY
Country: Germany
Rating (2022): 4.5
The famous German manufacturer produces a wide range of products, including one of the best rust converters - Keramik Rostloser mit Kalteschock.The highly active substance comes in an aerosol can and is immediately ready for use. The surface does not need any pre-treatment, and the modifier is neutral when interacting with the paintwork, plastic parts of the car 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 is formed on the surface, which prevents further occurrence of oxidative processes.
3 ABRO
Country: USA
Rating (2022): 4.7
An American development that has a bunch of Russian analogues (the same composition from Autoprofi), but has earned the trust of a large number of car owners. The agent under the designation RC-1000 does not react with varnish and paint coatings, acting only on the corrosion center. The complex of additives neutralizes damage from rust at the microstructural level, converting metal oxides into a durable polymer primer protected by a ferromanganese layer.
The problem with the tool is that it comes in a volume of 283 milliliters - this is often not enough for high-quality processing of parts. To complete the effect, 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 from corrosion - about five to six years.
Advantages:
- quick rust removal
- durability of the protective layer (according to user reviews);
- simplicity and ease of application.
Flaws:
- small packing containers;
- availability of cheaper domestic analogues on the market.
2 Autoprofi
Country: Russia (produced in China)
Rating (2022): 4.8
Domestic brand aerosol, whose production facilities are located in China. Despite such a controversial origin, it is in great demand among domestic motorists, largely due to the possibility of unhindered use on the body. Supplied in a plastic spray bottle with a capacity of 500 milliliters, while the cost is much less than that of competitors.
There are no complaints about the quality of priming of corroded areas, which is clearly evidenced by user reviews. The basis here is the classic phosphoric 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 solid, but you should not expect much from it.
Advantages:
- low cost;
- convenient container (the ability to regulate the ejected jet for processing hard-to-reach and wide areas);
- complete protection against corrosion.
Flaws:
- despite the recommendations of the manufacturer, washing of the treated surfaces is required.
1 Hi Gear
Country: USA
Rating (2022): 4.9
A supplier of extremely effective corrosion converters, which is very popular with domestic users. Judging by the reviews of motorists, Hi-Gear modifiers are almost the best of the entire line of such products, but they have one very serious drawback.The extremely fast action of converting rust into a polymeric primer is accompanied by a high activity of chemicals that adversely affect paintwork. Therefore, when using the product on the body, it is recommended to take precautions in the form of gluing surfaces that do not need to be treated. The cost of the modifier is high and in some cases does not justify the ratio with the volume, since the range of products is very wide.
Advantages:
- acceptable cost;
- accelerated effect on rust;
- high efficiency at low consumption.
Flaws:
- extremely aggressive effect on paintwork;
- requires thorough rinsing with alcohol.