Best Rust Converter: How to Choose the Right One (and Why We Use FE-123)
Which rust converter actually works? What to look for, Practical Classics’ test results (FE-123 scored 10/10 Best Buy), which size to buy and when not to use one.
Rust Protection & Restoration
Step-by-step Rustbuster guides from the Irish Rustbuster stockist, grouped by stage of the job. Start at 1 if you’re new to rust repair, or jump straight to the stage you’re at.
1Start here
2Clean & remove rust
3Convert & prime
4Rust-proof & protect
All rust articles, newest first ↓
How to Restore a Rusty Chassis: Strip, Repair, Paint and Protect
A stage-by-stage chassis restoration guide for classics, Land Rovers, 4x4s and vans: assessing the chassis, stripping and salt removal, weld-through primer, zinc and epoxy primers, Epoxy Mastic, seam sealing and cavity wax.
Galvanised Gates and Railings: How to Fix Rust, White Rust and Peeling Paint
What white rust, dull patches and red rust mean on a galvanised gate, how to fix rust without grinding off the zinc, how to paint galvanising so it stays on, and how to restore painted iron gates.
How to Rustproof a Trailer, Horsebox or Farm Machinery
Where trailers, horseboxes and farm machinery rust first, a step-by-step Rustbuster system you can apply without blasting, galvanised trailer prep, and a yearly rust check.
Cavity Wax Injection: How to Rustproof Sills, Chassis Rails and Box Sections
How to inject cavity wax into sills, chassis rails and box sections: choosing the wax and injection gun, warming the wax, access points, technique and how much you need.
How to Strip Paint Back to Metal With R10/B1 Paint Stripper (DCM-Free)
How to strip paint, 2K coatings, epoxy and old fuel tank sealer back to bare metal with DCM-free Rustbuster R10/B1, with stripping times and the step-by-step method.
Purple-X: How to Remove Rust Stains From Chrome, Stainless, Stone and More
How to remove rust stains and iron contamination from chrome, stainless, alloy wheels, stone and concrete with pH-neutral Purple-X, which turns purple as it works.
How to Spray Paint Metal: Techshield Aerosol Primer, Topcoat and Lacquer
How to spray paint metal properly with Techshield aerosols: zinc or grey primer, gloss, satin or matt black, clear lacquer, step-by-step method and drying times.
Techshield Underseal & Cavity Wax Explained: Which One Goes Where
Techshield Underbody Schutz, Cavity Wax, Heat Resistant Clear and Stonechip explained: what each one is, where it goes, and which ones you can paint.
Stonechip and Seam Sealing: How to Finish a Repaired Panel Properly
How to seal seams with Dinitrol 410 and protect sills, valances and arches with Techshield Stonechip, plus stonechip vs Underbody Schutz and the right order of work.
Rustbuster Safer Range: Acid-Free Rust Removal and Degreasing
Rustbuster Safer Rust Remover and Safer Degreaser: acid-free, non-toxic rust removal and degreasing that is safe on rubber, brass and alloy. How they work and how to use them.
How to Paint Galvanised Steel: Using Rustbuster T-Wash
Why paint peels off new galvanised steel, and how to stop it: degrease, treat with Rustbuster T-Wash until it turns black, rinse, then prime and paint.
Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer: How Rustbuster Zinc Rich Epoxy-Anode Works and How to Use It
How zinc rich primer protects steel, why zinc content matters, and how to prepare, mix and apply Rustbuster Zinc Rich Epoxy-Anode for lasting rust protection.
How to Use Phos-Kleen A Rust Remover
How to use Rustbuster Phos-Kleen A to strip heavy rust and mill scale back to bare steel safely, plus the difference between Phos-Kleen A and B.
Road Salt and Your Car: How to Rust-Proof Before Winter
Road salt is the biggest cause of rust on Irish cars. Our 6-step pre-winter routine shows you how to wash, treat and wax your car before the gritters come out.
