Quick Start Guide
SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
A certain degree of risk is involved in the use – or more properly,
the misuse, of most industrial materials. Rust Bullet coatings are
no exception to this rule. Ensure adequate ventilation and fresh air
when working with Rust Bullet coatings. Use a NIOSH Approved Respirator
with an 8051 Organic Vapor chemical cartridge and an R95 filter attached
with a filter cover. The NIOSH requirement is that the cartridge be
discarded at the end of a shift. Protective gloves and safety
glasses must also be worn. Due to the superior adhesive properties
of Rust Bullet coatings, we strongly recommend that protective clothing
be worn including long sleeves and a spray sock. It is critical to
avoid any conditions that may cause a fire. Avoid open flames, pilot
lights, sparks, heating elements, cigarettes, or any and all possible
sources of ignition. For more complete coverage of safety issues, see
the MSDS sheets at www.RustBullet.com.
PRODUCT
STORAGE AND HANDLING
1. Care should be taken to ensure that new unopened containers
or left-over partial containers are kept sealed. Heavy Duty Plastic
Wrap can be placed over the top of the remaining coating with the
excess plastic exceeding beyond the rim of the container. This will
displace as much air as possible from the remaining coating and will
help prevent the lid from permanently sealing closed.
2. Rust Bullet and BlackShell are moisture sensitive. It
is recommended to limit the time the container is opened. Transfer
only the amount needed for the application of each coat. Immediately
wipe clean any coating from the rim of the container and reseal. This
should be done every time you use Rust Bullet or BlackShell and in
between coats. Never pour a Rust Bullet coating that has been exposed
to air and moisture back into the container.
3. If a skin has formed in a new unopened container or a
sealed container, remove by cutting edge of skin at the skin/container
surface. Discard the skin properly. Stir until uniform, filter if
necessary, and apply.
4. Rust Bullet coatings are packaged in unlined paint cans.
If for any reason the coating is transferred to another container,
clean, unlined, paint cans (or similar unlined metal containers) must
be used.
5. Unopened cans have a shelf life of at least two years
(previously opened cans: three to six months).
STIRRING
Do not open and stir Rust Bullet or BlackShell when the coating’s
temperature is below 32°F (0°C). 0107 2
1. Since Rust Bullet and BlackShell are single-component
coatings, it is not necessary to mix “part A with part B”;
however, Rust Bullet and BlackShell must be stirred thoroughly before
using for at least 2 minutes or until completely uniform. (Avoid whipping
air into product.) Shaking the container prior to application may
cause the formation of bubbles in the finish of the coating.
2. Aged Rust Bullet or BlackShell (six months or older)
may develop settling. Follow the same process as in “STIRRING,
#1” but increase the stir time and be sure to break up clumps
on the bottom of the container, if any.
3. Do not reduce or thin Rust Bullet or BlackShell.
Do not add other paints in an attempt to change the color of Rust Bullet.
Because of the exacting chemical balance, thinning or altering will
compromise the quality of the cured product. Rust Bullet® Automotive
(Silver Label) is formulated slightly thinner than Rust Bullet (Gold
Label) and can easily be sprayed through an HVLP, Automotive Finishing
Gun.
PRODUCT
APPLICATION
Brush or Roller Application:
All the Rust Bullet Formulas may be applied with a brush
or roller if spray equipment is not available. If brushed on Rust
Bullet should be applied evenly without buildup using a cross hatch
method (up and down and side to side motion) Nice even coats using
the crosshatch application method will produce the best results. Always
keep a wet edge on the tip of your paint brush. Each brush coat should
produce a dft of about 2 mils.
HVLP Spray Gun:
The Rust Bullet Automotive Formula is thinner than the Rust
Bullet Standard Formula, with more metal added to provide a shinny
smooth paint able finish. The Rust Bullet Automotive Formula can be
applied through an HVLP spray system with a 1.7 tip at 40 psi, at
about 2 Mils per coat. Rust Bullet requires a dry film thickness of
6 mils be applied to the project surface for the 10 year warranty
to apply. Prior to spraying the first coat of Rust Bullet Product
run some Xylene through the paint holder as this process will remove
any moisture that is trapped in the sprayer. After each coat of Rust
Bullet is applied flush the gun or submerge the tip in Xylene. Be
sure to keep the equipment clean and the sprayer free of Rust Bullet.
Make sure if you have a filter in the gun you clean it also. Application
equipment must be cleaned immediately after use to avoid damage to
the sprayer.
Approximately 24-48 hours after application of the appropriate
number of coats of Rust Bullet the surface will be ready for the application
of a top coat color of your choice. Rust Bullet’s color is metallic
grey and it is only necessary to apply a top coat if you desire a
different color than metallic grey. Rust Bullet BlackShell Gloss Black
is available if a smooth gloss black finish is desired. BlackShell
is almost as durable as Rust Bullet Automotive and Rust Bullet Standard
Formulas. BLACKSHELL is scratch and chip resistant, UV resistant,
as well as resistant to Acid Splash and Chemical Solvents.
Airless & Commercial Spray Equipment:
The Rust Bullet Industrial Formula application produces the
best results using an airless spray system with a 517 tip at 2400
psi. This application will generally render 3 – 4 Mils per coat.
When using airless or commercial spray equipment to apply Rust Bullet
Products, a 519 tip is for big jobs a 515 tip is for small jobs. The “5” means
it covers 10” one foot away from the object. The .015 part is
the size of the hole in the tip. .015 is a smaller hole than .017.
Xylene is recommended for prep and cleanup on all spray equipment.
If you do not want to repeat the cleaning process after each coat
of Rust Bullet which takes 3-4 hrs curing time. You should submerge
the entire gun into a bucket of Xylene for the total wait time. If
you are not spraying Rust Bullet through the airless all the time
then the gun should be completely submerged in a container of Xylene.
When finished clean the equipment as soon as possible. If Rust Bullet
is allowed to remain in the equipment, it will cure and solidify which
will destroy the spray equipment.
Airless Spray Tips:
1. Rust Bullet® is supplied ready to stir and apply with airless
sprayer.
2. Straining through a nylon bag strainer is recommended.
3. Follow Stirring Instructions thoroughly before application.
4. Recommended tip size is 011-015. (519 tip).
5. Inspect all spray equipment and ensure it is clean and
in good working order.
6. Flush Xylene or toluene through pump, line and gun to
remove any existing moisture or alcohol from previous coatings or
solvents. Do not re-circulate solvent through the pump, as the solvent
will be contaminated with moisture and debris. Draw solvent from one
container and flush into another. Never allow old solvent in the coating
lines to enter Rust Bullet®.
7. Ensure that minimum cure times are followed before the
application of a subsequent coat. Published cure times (under normal
weather conditions) are recommended per coat as specified on the Engineering
Data Sheet. When excessive wet film is applied, additional cure time
will be necessary.
CLEAN-UP
1. Use xylene, or toluene. Do not make assumptions about other cleanup
solvents without consulting Rust Bullet Customer Support. Even a very
small contamination of alcohol or other hydroxyl-containing solvents
can destroy the moisture-cure reaction, partly or entirely, without
any indication or jelling.
2. Always flush equipment clean. Do not leave residue as
it will harden and become insoluble in solvent. Clean equipment as
you would with any typical two component catalyzed coating. Always
clean brush or roller thoroughly or throw them away after use. Dunking
dirty equipment in solvent will not prevent the coating from curing.
Avoid contact with skin or clothing. Use gloves, safety glasses, and
other protective equipment. Any coating must be removed within 20
minutes or it will harden and become next to impossible to remove.
After drying, Rust Bullet and BlackShell can only be removed with
rigorous abrasive action. Rust Bullet or BlackShell that has dried
on the skin will wear off in about a week.
FINAL
POINTS TO REMEMBER
1. Never allow rain, mist, sweat, or other contaminates to
fall into an open can of Rust Bullet or BlackShell; a plastic or cardboard
cover is always a good practice. If even one drop of sweat or other
liquid comes in contact with the Rust Bullet Product, the adhesive
properties will be compromised and the coating will not properly adhere
to the surface. Never apply Rust Bullet or BlackShell while raining
or under threat of rain.
2. When saving partial cans, lay a plastic sheet on the remaining
material then reseal. If a skin forms on the surface of the material
in the can, remove from the container and dispose of properly. Stir
until uniform. Strain if necessary.
3. Do not open the can until you are ready to use it.
4. Never over stir, entrap, or whip air into the coating.
5. For clean-up use only clean xylene, acetone, or toluene. Never
allow lacquer thinner, vinyl thinner, epoxy solvent, or any alcohol
or unapproved solvent to enter the coating. Never neglect to purge
all paint, moisture, and debris from equipment before spraying. Spray
equipment must be cleaned immediately after use.
6. Applying a topcoat over Rust Bullet is not necessary; if one is
desired, please wait 24-48 hours after the application of the final
coat of Rust Bullet. BlackShell is designed as the optimal top coat
for use with Rust Bullet providing the ultimate rust protection. BlackShell
can also be used as a stand alone rust preventative, high performance
coating, providing excellent protection.
