Krud Kutter Metal Clean & Etch, Gallon

Krud Kutter Metal Clean & Etch cleans and etches in one operation to prepare iron, steel, zinc, aluminum and galvanized surfaces for painting. It removes rust, oil, grease and dirt, and on new galvanized metal it dissolves the corrosion-inhibitor film, so no abrasive blasting is needed before painting.

Highlights

• Cleans and etches metal in one step
• Dissolves rust down to bare metal (a rust dissolver, not a rust converter)
• Water-based, biodegradable and odorless
• Concentrate: mix 1 part with 3 parts water

Specifications

How much do I need?

Mixed 1:3 with water, one gallon of concentrate treats about 800-1,200 sq ft.

How to apply

1. For heavily soiled metal, pre-clean with Original Krud Kutter. Remove heavy rust with a wire brush.
2. Mix 1 part concentrate with 3 parts water in a plastic container (2 parts water on heavily rusted areas).
3. Apply with a brush, spray bottle, sponge or pump sprayer and leave it on up to 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.
4. Make sure the metal is clean and dry, then paint within 48 hours to prevent new rust.

Good to know

Caution: severe eye and skin irritant; contains phosphoric acid. Do not mix with other chemicals. Keep out of reach of children. Read the Metal Clean & Etch technical data sheet.

Shop related

Pair it with Rust-Oleum paints and coatings or shop primers and sealers.

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