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πŸ”§ Transform Rust with Rust-Oleum Automotive 248659: Powerful 8-Ounce Rust Reformer Bottle in Sleek Black Review

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Description of πŸ”§ Transform Rust with Rust-Oleum Automotive 248659: Powerful 8-Ounce Rust Reformer Bottle in Sleek Black

Instantly converts rust to a protected, paintable surface. Prevents future rust. Saves you the effort of sanding rust all the way down to bare metal. Any-Angle Spray with Comfort Tip. Bonds base coat to the surface.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

The ideal solution for the care of small rust spots.

I used this product about 20 years ago and knew it would work very well. I had to have the same small rust spots done on my cars and bought again. To avoid contaminating the entire bottle, I would suggest pouring a small amount into a disposable plastic cup. Just use a small brush and paint over the rust. Wait a few hours and it will turn into black smudges that you can paint on. Stops further rust formation. Very easy to use and does what it promises. Water soluble and easy to clean with a…

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  • New
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  • Gotchas

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Spare Tire and Wheel Rebuilt and reformed to be operational again

Rust-Oleum Rust Converter does exactly what it says on the tin. Tap off flaking and rust film and apply. The remaining hard rusty surface will turn black as it dries and can then be painted over. Or apply twice if no touch-up is planned. I have used the product on my truck wheels with an outboard spare tire. It has withstood inclement weather and sloping terrain under the bed of a truck for 17 years. I applied Meguiar Tire Endurance Gel to restore the shine and health of the rubber while the…

Pros
  • There's something in it
Cons
  • No Insurance

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Here's what you need to know

This product converts rust. If you don't have rust, next to nothing. You should use a needle scaler and a wire brush on a drill to scrape any flaking rust off the surface, and then scrape the rust off so it forms a small layer on the metal. Then 2-3 coats of this product will make everything black. Basically it's like an iron pan after a long cooking time. Once you have a black coat that doesn't show any rust, you need to apply a coat or two of paint to the surface. Then if you want (e.g. for…

Pros
  • It's amazing
Cons
  • It pisses me off

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Liquid or Spray, You Need to Know

Rust-Oleum manufactures several products with the Rust Converter label. When I was writing this review, the list above contained many options, including choosing between liquid and aerosol. While both liquid and aerosol are referred to as Rust Reformers, the products are fundamentally different. Accordingly, understanding the differences will likely help you choose a more appropriate product. It's also worth noting that while these are two fundamentally different products, there are at least…

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  • Acceptable
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  • Waiting Too Long