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.
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
4Rust-proof & protect
5Specialist jobs
All rust articles, newest first ↓
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.
How to Stop Flash Rust with Rustbuster Bor-X
Flash rust turns freshly cleaned steel orange in minutes. Rustbuster Bor-X is a water-soluble inhibitor you add to wash water to stop it and keep metal paint-ready.
Clear Rust Protection That Lets Your Hard Work Shine
Techshield Heat Resistant Clear protects exposed metal without hiding it — a clear, dry, non-tacky wax that resists heat to 200°C, moisture, salt and chemicals.
Lanolin Rust Proofing Explained — and Why Corrolan Is One of the Best
Lanolin rust proofing comes from sheep’s wool and self-heals to beat salt and moisture. Here’s how it works — and why Corrolan’s three-part system is one of the best.
Waxoyl Alternatives: A Modern Guide to Underbody Rustproofing
Searching for Waxoyl? Underbody rustproofing has moved on. An honest guide to modern lanolin-based and heavy-duty waxes, from restorers – and which to use for your car.
Rust Remover vs Rust Converter: Which Do You Need?
Rust remover or rust converter? A remover strips rust to bare metal; a converter turns it into a paintable layer. Here’s when to use each.
Understanding Rust: What Is Corrosion?
What is rust, and why does steel corrode? A plain-English guide to corrosion, galvanic action and the three ways to stop rust for good.
Health & Safety and Product Data Sheets
Free safety data sheets (SDS) for all our products, plus a workshop safety checklist and PPE guide for using rust removers, acids and paints safely.
Surface Preparation
99% of coating failures come down to poor surface preparation. The right order — salt, then grease, then rust — plus the tools, chemicals and standards.
How to Use FE-123 Rust Converter
How to use FE-123 rust converter: shake it, prep bare rusty steel, brush it on and let it react to a hard, paintable black surface. No neutralising needed.
How to Use Rustbuster Epoxy Mastic
Rustbuster Epoxy Mastic replaces the popular EM121 — a two-pack epoxy that grips wire-brushed steel and won’t blister. What it is and how to use it.
How to Use Rustbuster Custom 421 Epoxy Primer
Custom 421 is a non-porous, pure epoxy primer that can be left exposed through a restoration without absorbing moisture. What it does and how to use it.
How to Remove Salt and Prevent Coating Failures
Salt is the hidden cause of paint blisters and rust holes. How to remove salt contamination before painting — with SP10, Chlor-X and three proven methods.
How to Seal a Fuel Tank with Rustbuster Slosh
How to seal a rusty fuel tank with Rustbuster Slosh — the ethanol-proof sealer that fixes pinholes and weeping seams in steel, alloy and GRP tanks.
