Anyone Use Rust Bullet on a vehicle?

[calvin1]

I need to do something to my 96 Bronco before winter hits and I've been thinking of painting the back side of all the body panels with Rust Bullet. Does anyone here have any experience with this product that they can share? Does it really require as little prep work as they claim? Could I be able to apply it outdoors in weather in the 50s?

EDIT: One more question, would I be okay using it as a primer on the shiny side underneath some touch-up paint as well?

 

[JHZR2]

prep is always key. I would be careful if attempting to minimize prep requirements...

Ive only used POR-15, and when prepped decently to open up the rusty surface and coat it properly, it works well. Can't comment on if rust continues underneath, but the painted spots have remained sturdy and without indication of issue for over 5 years not.

I think the 50s is the lower end of acceptable for those paints. Often they want some humidity though...

 

[HyperJinx]

I have used it on a the floor pan of a couple of classic vehicles. I can assure you that I am not one for alot of prep work. I basically cleaned the area with a wire brush, wiped it down with a damp cloth and allowed it to dry. The following day I applied the rustbullet with vg results. It has held up for a very long time and I see no indication of rust returning. I have used this stuff on very large areas and have been very pleased. The best product that I have ever used is POR-15. It cost a little more but I did about the same ammount of prep and it has held up perfectly for 14years so far.

 

[calvin1]

That sounds good. Hopefully there are enough warm days left to get this on the insides of the wheel wells before winter hits. I'm not trying to be lazy about the prep but I don't have the inclination to make this a frame off rotisserie project either. I don't want to be working overhead with a strip solution or anything else really nasty but water and whatever thinner they suggest should be doable.

 

[Cup of Joe]

Calvin, I noticed on the home page they have a GSA contract so it definately must have some merit. I have not found a NSN but I am sure they have a few. In the marine section they show and list a few war ships. This is the kind of application I would expect to see if a GSA contract was being utilized for this type of product.

http://www.rustbullet.com/

If you cannot apply the product in time before winter you can always apply fluid film which is also a marine product until warmer weather. Fluid film can be applied in any weather it stays fluid below zero. You would need to use a cleaner to remove the fluid film before you apply the Rust bullet since it will not wash off with water.

http://www.fluid-film.com/index.html

 

[calvin1]

Thanks again to all of you; it's experience like this that makes BITOG one of the best sites. I just have one more question. Does anyone know if Rust Bullet's chemistry would cause problems with using it as a base coat underneath touch-up paint on the shiny side? I have a few spots that will need new paint, the worst of which is on the rear wheel arch and is about the size of a dollar bill folded in half.