Rust Preventives

Rust Prevention & Corrosion Inhibitors

EPI offers many types of rust and corrosion prevention chemicals. E-Tec is our leading corrosion inhibitor product line. The E-Tecs are used to seal and enhance the depth of black for EPI’s Insta-Blak, B/OX antiquing oxidizers, and Ultra-Blak black oxide chemical conversion metal finishes. Any unfinished ferrous metal, black oxide or phosphate finish is not complete without rust prevention and a sealant top coat. EPI offers a wide selection of top quality products to guard against rust and corrosion. Read below for more information.

To determine the best products when looking for rust and corrosion prevention; the following factors should be considered:

• Salt spray; number of hours
• Humidity; number of days or hours
• Film type; slightly oily, very slightly oily, or dry to the touch
• Solvent base or water base formulations
• Water displacement Mil-C-16173-D Grade 3 specifications

We carry many different rust protection treatments that work on many types of metals including Water Displacing Oils, Water Soluble Oils, Waxes and Acrylic Resin, Temporary Inhibitors, and Renaissance Wax.