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Rust & Corrosion Protection: Why following engineering paint guidelines matters

Like all engineering product manufacturers, makers of rust paints and corrosion protection coatings offer guidelines for use of their products. This data is meant not as “absolute law”, but instead as guiding principles when formulating rust prevention and corrosion protection strategies. Read on to find out why following these engineering paint guidelines is important.   

Knowledge helps application

The sixteenth president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, once said: “If I had nine hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first six sharpening my axe.” While cutting down trees is a far cry from applying rust and corrosion coatings to a surface, what Mr. Lincoln said holds true when it comes preparing for the application of such paints and coatings. The time spent understanding the product you intend to use, will be well worth it in the end!

And that’s why paint manufacturers provide guidelines and fact sheets with their products.

Having the right knowledge about the products’ properties, capabilities and limitations helps in determining the outcome of an application project. That’s why it behooves anyone, preparing for a major corrosion protection initiative, to carefully study the engineering paint guidelines provided by the manufacturer.

Here are some vital pieces of data that you should look for in these guidelines:

• Every engineer, construction crew member or maintenance specialist knows the oft repeated saying: Safety First! A product Safety Sheet is rife with useful information about hazards and risks associated with each item:
• Is the product flammable?
• Will it cause dizziness or drowsiness if inhaled?
• What if it falls on skin or other parts of the body?
• Does it pose risk to plants and pets?

A well-crafted engineering guideline will also offer extensive contact details so applicators can seek additional information about these – and other – questions.

• Engineering data also includes product specification sheets. These typically include sections that shed light on:
• The product’s description
• Typical use cases for the product
• The advantages and limitations of the product
• Important information governing proper application, curing time and storage precautions

One of the most important uses of these guidelines, for paint and corrosion prevention specialists, is related to surface preparation. The guidelines typically offer insight into how best to make surfaces ready to receive the coating to guarantee the best adhesion and long-lasting results.

Follow best practices

Rust paint and corrosion coating manufacturers are well-placed to know the capabilities and limitations of their products. When put in the hands of engineers and maintenance specialists, that information can result in the difference between a successful and unsuccessful paint application. Following these best practices not only leads to making informed decisions about the suitability of the products for specific applications. But they also lead to the best possible outcomes following such application.

The websites of rust paint and corrosion prevention coating manufacturers, like Rust Bullet, continually strive to provide the best engineering paint guidelines and other associated data on their products. These resources typically comprise of Safety Data Sheets and Engineering Data sheets. Together, these guidelines are meant to educate, inform and guide engineering paint procurers and applicators on the best practices related to the product.