{"id":276,"date":"2022-08-24T06:43:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T06:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westlandfasteners.com\/?p=276"},"modified":"2023-01-27T10:54:40","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T10:54:40","slug":"rust-prevention-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westlandfasteners.com\/rust-prevention-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Rust Prevention Products For Cars & Bolts"},"content":{"rendered":"
While cars these days have more rust resistance, it\u2019s still quite important to watch out for rust. Leaving rust unchecked gives it room to spread. This won\u2019t only affect your car\u2019s appearance; it will also weaken its integrity and increase the frequency of repairs. What\u2019s worse, the rust could destroy the quality of your fasteners and body panels so much that you might have to replace them.\u202f <\/p>\n
The best way to deal with rust is to prevent it from happening. This is partly because rust is not always easy to detect. People that live in cold states like Wisconsin have the most to gain from this advice, as the roads are often salted during winter. Salt speeds up the process of rusting, which can lead to quicker damage. <\/p>\n
Playing it safe with rust prevention products will minimize the possibility of damage and extend your car\u2019s lifespan. Thankfully, many of the best rust prevention products can also work as rust removers or converters, so whether you\u2019re looking to stop or prevent the spread of rust, these treatments will work great.<\/p>\n
To prove its efficacy, POR-15 has been tested at over 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 hours. It also passed a salt spray test that lasted for over 2,000 hours. The product\u2019s heavy resistance and endurance make it a great option for car owners in cold and snowy states. While it will repel fuel and oil, it\u2019s also resistant to acid and alkali. <\/p>\n
When applying this product, ensure you cover up your body and use a respirator since it\u2019s quite sticky and a bit hazardous. Also, make sure you\u2019re applying it in a well-ventilated area. It will stick well to clean surfaces, but it works best on prepped rusty metal. POR-15 doesn\u2019t need to be applied with additional primer or paint. Those might only be used if you want a painted finish or think the surface will be exposed to the sun for long.<\/p>\n
Boeshield T-9 was developed by the aerospace giant, The Boeing Company. It has since become one of the more reliable metal protectors for cars, yachts, ATVs, or garden and lawn tools. Available in a 12-ounce bottle, it can be used for rust prevention or as a waterproof lubricant.\u202f <\/p>\n
T-9 can also remove minor corrosion and flush out old lubricants. Unlike some tougher rust inhibitors, it\u2019s not very difficult to remove. This can be done easily using an emulsifying cleaner or even by applying the product itself. It has some level of resistance that makes it ideal for use in salty environments and coastal areas.<\/p>\n
The WD-40 might seem a little pricey since it comes in a 6.5-ounce can that doesn\u2019t seem to justify its price tag. However, what it doesn\u2019t have in quantity, it makes up for in long-term effectiveness. The product can last for up to a year when sprayed on cleaned metal.\u202f <\/p>\n
While it\u2019s one of the best options for preventive maintenance, it also works great for rust removal. It can be used to clean the rust off old rusty bolts and on areas exposed to road debris. WD-40 is very useful in corrosive atmospheres such as salty, hot, highly humid, or snowy cold environments. The added straw extension is particularly useful for car owners. With the straw, you can direct the spray into areas that would normally be hard to reach.\u202f <\/p>\n
Fluid Film is very effective for rust prevention in highly corrosive marine environments. It works as an anti-freezing agent and can be very effective in winter, able to last long in snowy or salty conditions. Applying Fluid Film to heavily corroded and frozen fasteners such as nuts and bolts can make them usable again. <\/p>\n
Unlike some rust removers and inhibitors, it\u2019s environmentally friendly and non-toxic, but that\u2019s not to say it smells great. Despite being non-hazardous, it\u2019s best to cover up your body and eyes when using the product, as application could be messy. This is partly due to its pretty thick viscosity. You might have to find a way to warm it up and make it thinner before using it with a spray gun. Alternatively, you can buy the spray can version.<\/p>\n
Permatex provides simultaneous rust removal and protection with each use. The treatment is pretty tough and will destroy rust in vehicle body parts, fasteners, pipes, and other industrial appliances. Having tested the product, the manufacturer recommends using it in temperatures between 50 degrees and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. It\u2019s also not recommended for surfaces hotter than 200 degrees Fahrenheit. <\/p>\n
While Permatex provides long-lasting protection from rust, it is best used as a protective primer for painting over. It wouldn\u2019t be as effective as a finish, especially on automobile parts. The good news is that it creates a tough protective coating after blackening and converting rusty areas. This application makes it easier to paint over any damaged surface.\u202f <\/p>\n
At Westland Fasteners<\/a>, we work with fasteners and automotive body parts daily, so we understand firsthand how to deal with rust and prevent corrosion<\/a>. Having tried several solutions, the products listed happen to be our best recommendations. You can\u2019t go wrong with them if you\u2019re trying to seal your fasteners or protect your car\u2019s parts from corrosive damage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" While cars these days have more rust resistance, it\u2019s still quite important to watch out for rust. Leaving rust unchecked […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":281,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"5 Best Rust Prevention Products | Westland Fasteners","_seopress_titles_desc":"Prevent rust from damaging your car and bolts with these tested and truly effective rust prevention products. Learn how best to use them and what to avoid.","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westlandfasteners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/276"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westlandfasteners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westlandfasteners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westlandfasteners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westlandfasteners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=276"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.westlandfasteners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/276\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":312,"href":"https:\/\/www.westlandfasteners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/276\/revisions\/312"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westlandfasteners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/281"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westlandfasteners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=276"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westlandfasteners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=276"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westlandfasteners.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=276"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}