There is some flaking rust in the engine well/bilge of my narrowboat. Would this be suitable for use there?

Yes this product can be used on the bare steel of a narrow boat to treat pitted areas once the rusty steel is prepared by wire brushing, or ideally mechanical preparation, to remove as much of the rust as possible. Once this is done you could consider over-coating with Flag Bilge Paint .

Looking to paint a stair case inside a swimming pool, is there a temperature limit for the product

Thank you for your enquiry, please could you provide more details of your project to technical@rawlinspaints.com .

How many sq must will 1lt cover.? Is it heat resistant? Is it water resistant?

This product has a coverage rating of 8-12m2 per litre, per coat. It is also water resistant, and heat resistant up to 120C.

Hi, would this be suitable for use on car suspension components, and the entire underbody of the car? I'm thinking of the following method: 1) a wire brush over the suspension parts/underbody 2) sandpaper 3) Rust-Oleum Pre-Paint Cleaner (is this suitable? 4) Flag Rust Converter Aiming to sort my rust problem out Thanks

Assuming you have suitably prepared the areas to be treated in accordance with the techncial datasheet, wire brushing any areas of rust that are flaking/peeling to a minimum st2 standard and wiping the surface down with a damp cloth, this product will be fine for applciation. We wouldn't recommend applying Rust-Oleum Pre-Paint Cleaner as this may be uncompatible with Flag Rust Convertor due to lack of testing.

Hi would this product be suitable to treat the inside of a diesel tank

No, Rust Converter is not a suitable product to treat the inside of a diesel tank.

Does the rust converter have shelf life, use by period, once can is opened?

This product doesn't have a confirmed shelf-life. Once opened, if stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and can still be stirred it is fine to use.

Will your rust converter stick to sound painted surfaces adjacent to the rusted area?

No, this is a treatment for application to bare rusted metals, it should not be applied to areas of paint.

Is this product suitable for use on underwater areas of a narrowboat prior to overcoating with a bitumen based product.

The Flag Rust Converter will be fine to use on a substrate that will be eventually underwater, but the manufacturer have not tested it with a bitumen based product over the top. We would recommend testing for compatibility and adhesion prior to full application.

Would this rust converter be suitable for treating an internal steel narrowboat drinking water tank?

No, this can be used to convert rust, but as this is a drinking water tank any suitable paint system we stock for this application would require the tank to be blasted prior to application which would make this process redundant.

Flag Rust Converter

Reference FLA029

Brand Flag Paints

Search ID FLA6011

Flag Rust Converter is a high performance water based low odour and environmentally friendly primer treatment which neutralises rust and forms a tough black surface. It prevents rust re-occurring and is quick drying and easy to use.

For interior and exterior use
Suitable for over-coating with solvent based primers or top coats
For use on ferrous metals

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For interior and exterior use on Ferrous Metals.

Flag Rust Converter is suitable for over-coating with solvent based primers or top coats.

Features & Benefits

High-performance water based low odour and environmentally friendly primer treatment
Neutralises rust and forms a tough black surface
Prevents rust re-occurring and is quick drying and easy to use
For interior and exterior use
Suitable for over-coating with solvent based primers or top coats
For use on Ferrous Metals

Product Details

Reference 6011-898429

Data sheet

Manufacturer: Flag Paints
For Use By: Consumer Use
For Use On: Ferrous Metal
Application Method: Brush
Spray
Sheen: Satin
Single, Two or Three Pack: Single
Pack Size: 250ml
1L
2.5L
5L
Application: Brush, Spray
Coverage: 8-12m² per litre
Recommended Thinner/Cleaner: Water
Solids by Volume: 40%
Touch Dry: 1 hours
UN Number: N/A
Dry to Recoat: 4-6 hours
Specific Gravity: 1.20
Flashpoint: N/A
Colour(s): Standard Colours
Base Type: Water-Based
Suitable For Use On: Ferrous Metals
Finish: Satin
Application Method: Brush
Application Method: Spray
Manufacturer: Flag Paints
Components: 1K
Usages: Low Odour
Usages: Corrosion Resistance
Usages: Atmospheric
Usages: Rust Converter
Product Usage Type: Primer
Product Usage Type: Rust Converter
Dry to Recoat (@ 20-25°C): 6 hours

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Darrell White on 2024-06-26 06:45:51	Question: There is some flaking rust in the engine well/bilge of my narrowboat. Would this be suitable for use there?
	Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: Yes this product can be used on the bare steel of a narrow boat to treat pitted areas once the rusty steel is prepared by wire brushing, or ideally mechanical preparation, to remove as much of the rust as possible. Once this is done you could consider over-coating with Flag Bilge Paint.

chris on 2024-05-22 15:13:45	Question: Looking to paint a stair case inside a swimming pool, is there a temperature limit for the product
	Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: Thank you for your enquiry, please could you provide more details of your project to [email protected] .

Gary on 2024-05-05 14:11:50	Question: How many sq must will 1lt cover.? Is it heat resistant? Is it water resistant?
	Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: This product has a coverage rating of 8-12m2 per litre, per coat. It is also water resistant, and heat resistant up to 120C.

Irfan on 2023-10-26 22:19:23	Question: Hi, would this be suitable for use on car suspension components, and the entire underbody of the car? I'm thinking of the following method: 1) a wire brush over the suspension parts/underbody 2) sandpaper 3) Rust-Oleum Pre-Paint Cleaner (is this suitable? 4) Flag Rust Converter Aiming to sort my rust problem out Thanks
	Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: Assuming you have suitably prepared the areas to be treated in accordance with the techncial datasheet, wire brushing any areas of rust that are flaking/peeling to a minimum st2 standard and wiping the surface down with a damp cloth, this product will be fine for applciation. We wouldn't recommend applying Rust-Oleum Pre-Paint Cleaner as this may be uncompatible with Flag Rust Convertor due to lack of testing.

Roy Horsley on 2023-10-11 13:48:12	Question: Hi would this product be suitable to treat the inside of a diesel tank
	Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: No, Rust Converter is not a suitable product to treat the inside of a diesel tank.

tim on 2023-08-28 13:55:40	Question: Does the rust converter have shelf life, use by period, once can is opened?
	Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: This product doesn't have a confirmed shelf-life. Once opened, if stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and can still be stirred it is fine to use.

Andy Warr on 2022-11-28 16:26:37	Question: Will your rust converter stick to sound painted surfaces adjacent to the rusted area?
	Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: No, this is a treatment for application to bare rusted metals, it should not be applied to areas of paint.

Christopher Pearce on 2022-07-17 15:42:43	Question: Is this product suitable for use on underwater areas of a narrowboat prior to overcoating with a bitumen based product.
	Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: The Flag Rust Converter will be fine to use on a substrate that will be eventually underwater, but the manufacturer have not tested it with a bitumen based product over the top. We would recommend testing for compatibility and adhesion prior to full application.

Mr K Jenkins on 2022-01-28 16:35:03	Question: Would this rust converter be suitable for treating an internal steel narrowboat drinking water tank?
	Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: No, this can be used to convert rust, but as this is a drinking water tank any suitable paint system we stock for this application would require the tank to be blasted prior to application which would make this process redundant.

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Flag Rust Converter is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.

Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.

Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.

All delivery costs below are excluding VAT

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