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Rusted metal in, paint-ready surface out
Brush RustGuard™ over sound rust, let it cure, then paint. Images are illustrative — results depend on surface condition and preparation.
Where rust shows up first
The areas worth checking before you order.
- Vice bodies, bench legs and workbench frames
- Clamp frames and G-clamp bodies
- Cast-iron machine bases and stands
- Garden tool heads, spades, forks and shears frames
- Toolbox shells, roller cabinets and shelving
- Wheelbarrow trays and hand truck frames
Step-by-step on this job
- 01
Split the job
Decide which surfaces must stay bare metal. Mask or dismantle those before anything else.
- 02
Wire brush the castings
A cup brush on a drill makes short work of a vice body or bench frame.
- 03
Degrease thoroughly
Workshop tools carry decades of oil. Degrease twice if the first pass beads water.
- 04
Convert the non-working surfaces
Brush into the casting texture. Cast iron is porous and drinks more than smooth steel.
- 05
Enamel after 24 hours
Machine enamel or hard-wearing gloss gives a finish that shrugs off knocks and solvent splashes.
What not to do
The cautions that save a re-do.
- Do not coat cutting edges, machined tables, slideways or threads
- Keep it off vice jaw faces and clamp screws
- Bearing surfaces and bright shafts should be stripped and oiled instead
- Tools that will be re-sharpened need bare metal at the edge
Typical quantities
A starting point based on the jobs customers order for most often.
| Job | Bottles |
|---|---|
| Bench vice body | 1 bottle covers several |
| Workbench steel frame | 1 bottle |
| Set of garden tools | 1 bottle |
| Roller cabinet and toolbox shells | 1–2 bottles |
| Cast-iron machine base and stand | 2 bottles |
Work out your exact quantity
Area
100 sq ft
Bottles needed
3
Recommended bundle
×3 — $42
Based on up to 55 sq ft per bottle on smooth steel, adjusted for surface condition. Estimates only — measure generously.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use it on a plane or chisel?
Not on the working faces. Strip those with a remover or abrasive and protect them with oil or wax.
What about a cast-iron table saw top?
No. Machined reference surfaces must stay bare and waxed. Treat the stand and cabinet instead.
Does it work on chrome-plated tools?
Where the plating has failed and the steel beneath is rusting, it will react with that steel. It will not restore the chrome.
How do I stop it coming back in a damp shed?
Topcoat everything, control humidity if you can, and keep bare surfaces waxed or oiled.
Keep reading
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