Tag Archives: Flash Rust

TEST PROTOCOL for CORROSION INHIBITORS OR SALT CLEANERS for FLASH RUST

Posted on 10. May, 2011 by .

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This is a Test Protocol for Corrosion Inhibitors or Cleaners for Flash Rust. Prepared by Lydia Frenzel from a specific Proprietary Inhibitor and Cleaner manufacturer’s sheet. Most of the manufacturers have letters or tests results from specific coatings manufacturers. If you contact me, I will send you the link to the source material. OBJECTIVE: This [...]

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Example of Heavy Flash Rust Swatch

Posted on 15. Mar, 2009 by .

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Example of Moderate Flash Rust Swatch:  Easy to prepare the swatches.  Keeps a constant light pressure.  Gives a clear distinction between light, moderate, and heavy.  The color transfers to only the cloth that is in contact with the surface. It can be difficult to interpret the various spots of color.

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Wipe or Sweep with Cloth Held in Hand

Posted on 15. Mar, 2009 by .

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Wipe or Sweep with a Cloth held in a hand  Make a bundle of cloth in your hand.  Swipe the dry cloth across the surface.  Make one swipe, up or down or sideways with the cloth touching the surface.  Try to avoid pressing the fingers against the surface. The following four pictures are examples of [...]

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Classification of Flash Rust

Posted on 15. Mar, 2009 by .

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Light Flash Rust Light (L) flash rusted surface: A surface that, when viewed without magnification, exhibits small quantities of a rust layer through which the steel substrate may be observed.  The rust or discoloration may be evenly distributed or present in patches, but it is tightly adherent and not easily removed by lightly wiping with [...]

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