Rust Frequentlty Asked Questions
There is a lot of questions that circulate about rust and removing it properly, so what we decided was to get you the right information about rust and many of the questions we received on our blog.
By all means read through the rust questions, and then be sure to post your question or comment below so we can add this to our rust frequently asked questions page.
What is galvanic rust corrosion?
Ever wonder why your tools are rusting and how to prevent it. This galvanic rust corrosion is explained in this article so you can prevent your rust problems in the future.
What is rust?
Well, between you and me… it is the brown stuff that you see and can damage a lot of things. But here is my scientific answer, …rust is the common term for corroded steel or iron. The red looking oxide produced is caused by the air and oxygen in a combination with moisture. Okay, did I scare you away… I hope not because I like to sum things up so they are more simple.
What causes rust?
Well, just like what you see with mold and mildew, rust is caused by exposed metal surfaces just being in contact with the combination of oxygen and moisture. Of course, with air their will always be moisture, this is the stuff we need to breathe… but this also can degrade metal very rapidly.
Do all metals rust, like steel and iron?
No, only iron and steel will rust. Though keep in mind, other metals such as aluminum or zinc will have somewhat of corrosion. This is where rust prevention methods are important.
How can I prevent rust from destroying my stuff?
The most practical method for preventing rust is to keep your iron or steel away from oxygen or moisture. This is often achieved by painting the surface or by applying a rust preventative surface that will keep the moisture molecules away from the material. Leaving you with about 6 months of confidence that you will not get any type of rust problems.
If I live in some really hot and humid climate, what can I do to reduce rust and corrosion?
Well, first is to attack what is causing the problem. This would be the humididty around your equipment and tools. This will reduce the likely hood of rust forming. A big problem we see is rust left in the basement is a always bound to have rust sooner or later. If possible try to keep things climate controlled and get rid of the humidity.
If you are looking to prevent rust then we recommend to use a rust prevention product. This will encapsulate the area and make sure you are not stuck with rust forming for up to 6 months.
Rusterizer Armor works to reduce moisture and humidity in enclosed areas such as toolboxes, drawers, storage containers and safes and help protect against rust, corrosion, oxidation and for mold and mildew we recommend using a mold cleaning kit.
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