Does your project require you to cut through sheet metal.
Plasma spray rusty sheet metal.
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This can help matters some but it doesn t remove all the loose scale and air gas as pickling does.
Flux core is the best but high co2 gas such as 80 20 ar co2 works ok with plain wire if you can get it into spray arc mode.
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A weed torch connected to a propane tank makes quick work of the job but is not necessary.
Next spray the area with a coat of eastwood rust encapsulator which penetrates deeply into the pits and adheres to the metal keeping the rust from coming back or spreading by absorbing moisture.
The problem is that we are having a difficult time sealing the rust finish typically on the towel bars and towel rings where they are exposed to moisture.
In this video im showing you the process i use to do small rust repairs where a complete panel.
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No two pieces will ever be the same.
Next spray the chemicals onto the metal and see how the colors change.
No imperfections no pits and valleys no loose scale nothing to hinder a constant focus point and consistent depth of focus.
The 300 amps with 1 2mm wire is good at removing mill scale.
Heat the metal up the fish and the large 4 x 1 sheet of metal with a weed or blow torch.
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Sand the panel and remove all the rust encapsulator except the stuff that soaked into the pits leaving you with mostly bare metal.
So you ve prepped the metal.
Now your steel will be ready for the main event.
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We are a small custom metal shop that has a rust finish on some of our items.
If necessary apply a new coat of paint to the area.
Let it dry in the sun and then repeat several more times.
Here s a quick tip to help you slice through this material with ease.
It goes back to giving the beam a consistent surface.
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Then scrub with warm water and soap and apply a metal conditioner or other protective coating to prevent further oxidation.
