Residual Smut?
We’re having a problem with small cylindrical parts and small amounts of residual “smut” left over after our cleaning at an outside cleaning vendor.
Stainless Steel Wash Primers—Which and Where to Get It?
I have a couple of hundred 3/16-inch 304-stainless steel dowels that I need paint to bond too. I keep reading of “Wash Primers.” So what brands are there and where I can I get them? After applying the wash primer, do I then apply the top coat over it? Also, by any chance, is there such a thing as an aerosol can application of any wash primers?
Removing Teflon Rings
We are chemical strippers and have a client who has a number of alloy units who wishes to remove a Teflon ring from one end. Is this possible?
Clean Steel Using COR Rinse 404
We have been using cor rinse 404. Could you tell me if there are any issues with adhesion with different paints systems? How do you check if the metal is clean?
Clingier Can Be Better
Gel cleaners extend dwell time, provide better cleaning
#pollution control #basics
FRP Parts Washer
I am considering the use of a 5 stage part washer constructed from FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic). Do you or know anyone who has any experience with a washer constructed from this material? It is intended to wash mild steel sheet metal parts.
Smut On Titanium Parts
I use a Nitric/HF bath to etch titanium. Afterwards I desmut in 45% by volume nitric acid solution. Recently I have been noticing smut on parts. The bath is eight years old. Any suggestions?
Removing Oxide Coating From Titanium
I want to find how would you remove the bluish color from the surface of titanium products?
Pretreatment
I am setting up a new Batch operation and wanted to know which pretreatment to go with. A 3 stage dipping system, or is a 3 stage hot pressure cleaning solution wash, Clear Rinse and sealant? Will the Iron railings benefit from a 3 minute dipping more than a power wash manually?