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QUESTION: How
do you apply OxyStrip™?
ANSWER:
OxyStrip™ can be applied by spraying, or with
a sponge, roller, or paint brush., OxyStrip™ can
be diluted with water to the appropriate viscosity for
your spray equipment. Parts or components may be
immersed in Oxystrip™, as well.
QUESTION: What
about coverage?
ANSWER: It depends, of
course, on how rusty the treatment area is and its
size. Usually, a 16oz Bottle will cover about 50
square feet.
QUESTION: Do you need special
surface preparation?
ANSWER: Not
really. Brushing the area with a steel brush to
remove loose surface rust is a good
idea.
QUESTION: How much drying time before I
can apply a topcoat?
ANSWER: We
recommend a minimum of 12 hours. In environments
where there is high humidity or constant temperatures
above 75 degrees Fahrenheit, a 24 hour waiting period is
recommended.
QUESTION: Is it
okay to use Oxystrip™ on damp
surfaces?
ANSWER: You sure can. The surface should have no beads of water,
though.
QUESTION: What topcoats can I
use?
ANSWER: That depends, of course, on environmental factors.
Oxystrip™ will not interfere with the performance
of any topcoat you choose to
use.
QUESTION: How do I thin Oxystrip™ for spraying?
ANSWER: Start with adding ten per
cent water to achieve the required viscosity for your
sprayer. Add water as needed.
QUESTION:
What are the maximum and minimum temperatures for
application of Oxystrip™?
ANSWER: We
recommend temperatures no lower than 45 degrees
Fahrenheit and no higher than 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
QUESTION: What are the clean-up
procedures?
ANSWER: OxyStrip™ can be cleaned up with cold water.
QUESTION:
What about surfaces that are rusted and
partially painted?
ANSWER:
No problem. As long as the paint or other
coating has a good surface bond, Oxystrip™ will
get rid of the rust with no ill effects on the
coating.
QUESTION: What are the safety procedures for Oxystrip™?
ANSWER: Protective
Rubber Gloves and Face Mask and Eye Protection should be used when applying
Oxystrip™. Remember that this product
is strong and should be protected away from children and
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For metal to
rust, two reactions must occur: Metal to metal
ions and electrons must be converted by oxidation, and a
second reaction in which electrons are
consumed by converting oxygen and water to
hydroxide ions. In order for these reactions to occur,
the electrons must be transported from the place where
the metal dissolves to the place where the oxygen is
consumed and an ionic current must also flow between the
sites to complete the circuit. This ionic current flows
more easily through water containing electrolytes such
as salt. That is why rust occurs more often in
areas with salt in the environment.
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