Ferro-bet Rust Remover Converter, 5 L Bottled

What it is designed to do

Converts rust on metal to a paint-ready surface, with spray, brush or immersion application.

This rust converter is made for metal surfaces where corrosion needs to be dealt with before priming or painting. The formula reacts chemically with rust, converting it into a more stable surface that is ready for the next stage of repair.

It is supplied in a 5 litre bottled format and can be applied by spraying, brushing on, or immersion, depending on the part you are treating. The listing says it works on ferrous-based metal and is intended to remove rust without sanding, which can be useful when you are working on awkward shapes or larger areas.

• Converts rust into magnetite on metal surfaces.
• Leaves a surface ready to prime or paint.
• Helps neutralise corrosion and leave a protective layer of zinc and iron phosphate.
• Suitable for use on car parts, bodywork, chassis, wheel arches, tools, bikes, boats, caravans and other metal items listed by the manufacturer.

Practical points before you buy

• Best suited to rusted ferrous metal rather than general cleaning jobs.
• The treatment method depends on the part, so check whether spraying, brushing or immersion is the easiest approach for your job.
• The listing does not provide coverage, drying times or exact surface preparation steps, so it is worth checking the full product instructions before use.
• Because this is a rust converter rather than a cosmetic finish, you would normally treat it as part of a repair process before painting.

The product is described as a Norwegian formula from Krefting AS, with a long history dating back to 1955.