One-part rust encapsulation coating: 15,000-hour salt spray, ISO 12944 C5H 

• While Rust Grip® is used on oil rigs, ships, bridges, and other large metal or steel structures, you can use it over any minimally prepped rusted metal.  No white sandblasting is required.  It’s a great choice for protecting new metal products as well.
• Use it as a rust inhibitor for: structural steel, I-beams, metal roofs, shipping containers, tanks, cooling towers, water towers, carports, fire escapes, wrought iron fencing, steel railings, pipes, truck frames, heavy machinery, manufacturing equipment, flashings, HVAC units, farm equipment, grain bins, quonset huts, worn galvanized steel, galvalume, and more…
• Rust Grip®  is rated at 15,000 hours on the ASTM B117 salt spray test  using a coat of only 6 mils (6/1,000 inch) thick.  (With a perfect 10 score).  This far exceeds marine specifications.  Most competitors are rated at only 2,000-3,000 hours!

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• As a 1-part, one-coating system, Rust Grip® can dramatically cut labor, product, and clean up costs, as well as the time required to complete a project.  It is much more cost effective than multi-coating systems, especially when sandblasting is required.
• Rust Grip® passed ISO 12944-6 C5H testing. This classification represents the most aggressive atmospheric conditions found in offshore, coastal, and industrial marine environments.
• It’s not a sacrificial rust inhibitor like a zinc enriched primer that will wear out over time; Rust Grip® is a permanent rust proofing solution.  You can use it as a substitute for a zinc-rich primers or galvanizing.  It can also be top coated when a specific color is desired.

Rust Grip® is also available in an Ultra Low VOC formulation (Rust Grip® ULVOC).  Identical performance and compliant in all districts of California (SCAQMD Rule 1113); VOC Level: <95 grams/liter.  We are authorized distributors for Rust Grip® and ship it throughout the US.

For long-term protection, Rust Grip® is the ideal anti corrosion, encapsulating, rust prevention paint for any industrial or commercial project.

Don’t just take our word for it. In a recent study conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers (SSPC Paint 41), none of the coatings in their test group performed at the same level as Rust Grip® in exceeding and passing their test requirements.

Click here to see their test results and to see the other coatings that were evaluated. Coatings from Sherwin Williams and Wasser were included.

Rust Grip® Benefits

• • Excellent for minimally prepared surfaces.  No white sandblasting is required.
  • Protects steel, aluminum, concrete, wood, fiberglass, and other coatings.
  • Withstands temperature up to 325°F.
  • For temperatures up to 400°F, or for metal that will be buried, submerged, or exposed to constant moisture, Rust Grip-E, a 2-part water-repelling epoxy formulation is available.
  • Can be applied over flash or surface rust without loss of adhesion or reduced performance.  Can be applied over existing paint. (non-glossy, solidly bonded)
  • Tested and scored a perfect 10 for: ASTM B 117 (corrosion) 15,000 hour salt spray test, ASTM D 714 (blistering), and ASTM D 610 (rusting) using a coat just 6 mils (6/1,000) inch thick.
  • Exceptional adhesion: ASTM 5B rating.
  • Surface tensile strength of 6780 psi after 21 days.
  • Very low moisture permeability of .24 perms.
  • Passed ISO 12944-6 C5H testing.  For very high corrosivity atmospheres, including aggressive marine and coastal environments with high humidity and salt load.
  • Certified by the EPA for encapsulation/abatement of lead-based paints and asbestos. Proven to penetrate of 18 layers of existing lead-based paint (ASTM E-1795) patent# 5,695,812.
  • Endures 29,700 rub cycles without exposing existing lead based paint.
  • Rated as a Class A fire coating. In case of fire, Rust Grip will help to prevent spread of, and will not contribute to, the burn.
  • Prevents mold and mildew from forming.
  • USDA approved for use in and around food preparation areas.
  • 15+ year lifespan as an exterior coating under normal conditions.

Rust Grip® Uses

In its design, Rust Grip® when applied over metal, it immediately find the pores of the surface and immediately fill them.  Within an hour of application, Rust Grip® begins to cure, pulling moisture from the air and microscopically penetrating and swelling into the individual pores of the substrate as it hardens. This process anchors the coating and seals against any possibility of air, moisture, or any minerals attacking the surface causing any further corrosion or oxidation of any kind.

• • While Rust Grip® has been used on oil rigs, bridges and other large structures, you can use it over any minimally prepped rusted surface including railings, fire escapes, gates, I-beams, structural steel,  towers, galvalume, pipes, flashings, truck frame rails, metal roofs, storage containers, or heavy machinery.
  • Especially effective for applications in hostile conditions such as marine environments.
  • Rust Grip® is easy to use; its a 1-part coating so there is less waste and no additional coatings such as primers or top coats are necessary.  It is also UV resistant.
  • Protection from acid splash or pooling.  It will not allow mild acids to penetrate to affect the surface.
  • Overcoat rusted areas to stop and control corrosion.  Rust Grip will seal out any contact with moisture and air or chemical pollutants that cause corrosion and deterioration.
  • Patented to encapsulate and safely seal asbestos, lead-based paints, or other hazardous materials (ASTM E-1795) patent# 5,695,812.

Rust Grip® vs Surface Coating/Galvanized Metal

With solvent carriers that allow it to penetrate deep into the pores of surfaces, Rust Grip® outperforms typical surface coatings.  Traditional coatings adhere to roughness on the surface layers and are susceptible to wearing over time.  Oxidation and acid rain can enter and begin corrosion, even though the surface coating remains intact.

After it penetrates, Rust Grip® draws moisture from the atmosphere which reacts with the active ingredients of the base component.  This results in a gassing effect of the molecules and expands them swelling into all the pores to block out air, gasses, and moisture and to encapsulate the surface.  The surface cannot breathe, cannot get moisture, and cannot oxidize again.

When other corrosion coatings are applied to surfaces after a completed white metal blast, corrosion redevelops after only 6 months to 2 years under the coating film, causing bubbles on the surface from the corrosion off-gassing.

Rust Grip® has been tested with many state D.O.T.’s nationwide to prove penetration over existing red lead and encapsulation.  The existing red lead had a 100 psi pull test.  After encapsulation with Rust Grip®, the pull test was 580psi on the same surface.  No other coating in the market has shown these results in either laboratory testing or actual field testing with state D.O.T.’s.  Rust Grip® does not require a topcoat and, therefore, can be a single-coat system, saving up to 60% on coating bridges for state D.O.T.’s.

Galvanized metal and re-galvanized metal has been hot pressure treated with zinc oils.  Galvanization doesn’t anchor itself inside the pores, but stays on the surface.  Therefore, galvanized metal lacks the strength and durability of Rust Grip® and can start to re-corrode in as little as 2 years.  In hot climates (as per US Government Reports), the galvanized metal will crack, peel and deteriorate quickly.

A surface coated with Rust Grip® is strong and resilient.  It is a durable coating that offers long life in extreme conditions, outperforming galvanized surfaces.  It’s designed to last 15 years or more in the toughest environments without a topcoat.

Rust Grip® FAQ

Rust Grip® Documentation

Rust Grip® US Army Corps of Engineers Test Report Summary
Rust Grip Humidity Temp Matrix F-C
Lead-Based Paint Encapsulation Using Rust Grip® – Gadsen Truss Bridge
Rust Grip Certifications-Lab Tests
Rust Grip 15,000 Hour Salt Spray Test-ASTM B117
Rust Grip® Brochure
For the most updated Rust Grip Tech Data Sheet, Application Instructions, and SDS Sheet, please contact us.