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Condition is everything, whether
restoring an old Ford, Harley or T-Bird. One should never use processes
that damage or degrade the surface of vehicle parts less than the current
condition.
Casting marks should be crisp and sheet metal parts straight.
Sandblasting processes, including bead blasting, will definitely deteriorate
the castingsĖ crispness and warp sheet metal. After all, sandblasting
is an abrasive process that alters the surface features.
A byproduct
of the sugar beet-refining process, Rustbeeter™ seeks out iron oxide
(rust) from steel and cast iron. Unlike sandblasting, bead blasting,
wire brushing or treating with acids or caustics, Rustbeeter™ will
not degrade the base metal or, in turn, the value of the part.
- Rustbeeter™
will not remove paint that is properly adhered to the metal. However,
most paint has rust beneath it and Rustbeeter™ will remove the rust
and float the paint.
- Rustbeeter™ is particularly good at cleaning
NOS parts and chrome.
- Plastic media blasting and soda blasting are
often used for stripping automotive parts. However, these processes
will not remove rust because the iron oxides are harder than the
plastic pellets or baking soda media. Therefore, most media/soda blasters
also will include abrasive particles in their mix. Depending on the
pressure and concentration of this mixture deterioration and warp age
could occur.
- Rustbeeter™ seeps into nooks and
crannies where other processes are unable to reach, such as the
interior of carburetors, tubing, and water jackets.
- Depending on the level of
restoration, there are times when you might not need or wish to
remove every particle of rust. There are many excellent rust converters
on the market for use on areas of the vehicle such as frames.
- Since Rustbeeter™
is a food product, it is safe to use, safe to handle and poses
no health issues. It is much less expensive than many other commercial
products and processes, and is a great deal less time consuming than
sandblasting and wire brushing.
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