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Zero Rust Prep Step

Zero Rust Prep-Step is a biodegradable, surface conditioner for rusty steel or freshly prepared steel that has been dipped, stripped or sand blasted. It is a combination of complex phosphate salts, esters and wetting agents.

Zero Rust PREP STEP is a non-toxic, biodegradable, zero VOC, water-based gel.

Zero Rust PREP STEP, used in conjunction with hand-tool cleaning, disbonds rust and scale while stabilizing and altering the molecular structure of the underlying steel.

Zero Rust PREP STEP conditions the metal. ASTM 5% salt fog testing prove this method of preparation to be equivalent, or superior to near-white metal sandblasting.

Zero Rust PREP STEP has the extraordinary ability to reduce undercut and point corona rusting when repairing severely corroded steel.

Zero Rust Prep Step Uses:

Rusted Surfaces: Zero Rust Prep-Step will soften and help remove loose rust particles, while solidifying the tight rust left behind. Prep-Step also phosphatizes the surface and adjusts its pH to 6, both of which are ideal conditions for paint adhesion.
Freshly Prepared Steel: 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.
Typical application is with a pump up garden sprayer.

General Cleaning: Prep-Step will help you remove dirt, grime, greases, oils, and silicone from steel surfaces. It is not harmful to sound painted surfaces.

Mixing: Mix two ounces (2 heaping tablespoons) of Prep-Step per gallon of water, stirring until all crystals have dissolved. Apply with spray bottle or pump up tank sprayer. On raw non-rusted steel, simply allow the solution to dry.

On rusted steel, allow full soaking of the rust. Work the entire surface with a wire brush to loosen rust and then allow the surface to dry. Pressure wash to remove all residues, then reapply Zero Rust Prep-Step solution and allow the surface to dry completely before coating.