LarryMaine
Member
I don't want to start a bru ha ha here as I know this is a huge issue for most of us, but here it is. Having restored multiple vintage tractors, I now have a used brush hog that has an even coating of rust (see photo). I always sand blast and or knotted wire wheel clean all my tractor parts, then often use SEM Rust Mort before using a PPG Omni system of etch primer, sealer, and acrylic enamel. However, for this brush hog, I really do not want to spend the hours needed to bring it down to bare metal. What I would like to do is a light prep to remove loose rush (it is not flakey rust) and then paint with a product which encapsulates the rust, and then paint with Sherwin Williams Dura-Plate 235 Epoxy Enamel (usually acts as a primer). I have been looking at HVLP sprayable products by Locktite and Eastwood. Lets assume I am NOT going to bring this down to bare metal. I can use Rust Mort, then another product, and then my paint. Is anyone familiar with any rust encapsulation (not neutralization) products that would work for this scenario? As always, thanks to all,, Larry.