WHERE AND WHEN TO USE A METAL RUST REMOVER PRODUCT
A metal rust remover product is used when there is a need to clean a metal surface contaminated by oxidation or dense incrustations caused by petroleum residues.
In smaller, household scenarios, people often prefer manual abrasive materials to remove rust spots. These are considered ideal alternatives to chemical metal rust remover products, such as acidic compounds, which require greater technical care and manual handling. However, this approach is only advisable for small repairs, as it is impractical for large-scale applications due to the physical effort and time required to achieve results.
In large industries, such as shipyards, oil platforms, Oil & Gas industries, sanitation facilities, power plants, agribusiness, and other major market sectors where corrosion can have devastating effects, cleaning methods must be more efficient and faster. Choosing the right metal rust remover product is crucial.
For surface cleaning, a chemical product might be the best option. For example, VCI Brasil’s **LQS 500**, a standout metal rust remover product, quickly removes rust with its low pH concentration. Cleaning can be done manually using a brush or by immersing the metal part in the liquid.
After cleaning, it is important to neutralize the surface using VCI Brasil’s water-based V-active neutralizing fluids, such as **MVAqua 350** or **MVAqua 400**, depending on the material treated.
USING HYDRO-JETTING AS A METAL RUST REMOVER PRODUCT
Hydro-jetting is a surface cleaning process that is safe for the environment and operators (when proper equipment is used) because it eliminates the need for chemical products to remove tough dirt. Cleaning is performed through the pressure exerted by the water jet on the surface, adjusted based on the intensity and type of dirt.
While hydro-jetting is effective as a metal rust remover product, it does not guarantee that the surface will not oxidize shortly afterward. Therefore, combining it with an anticorrosive additive from VCI Brasil’s V-active technology, such as **MVSQ 1712**, provides temporary antioxidant protection for the surface until it can be painted or coated appropriately.