FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

No. CIP can be applied directly to oxidised surfaces, but it is recommended you brush the surface with a wire brush to remove the worst of the rust.

CIP can be covered with all types of finish.

No. CIP is a primer and isn't designed to be used as a finish.

Ideally, CIP must be covered as soon as possible after it has dried to avoid possible contamination of the surface.
However, if conditions won't allow it, it can be left for up to 2 weeks. When covering, it is therefore important to ascertain whether the CIP's surface is clean and uncontaminated, to ensure good adhesion of all the finishing coats.

We recommend using RUSTOL CIP directly on the metal, leaving it to dry for at least 72 hours in a dry well-ventilated environment, then applying the putty. You can use our COSMOFER or CHOUKROUT products.

After have cleaned the surface and eliminated all the non-adhering parts, you can apply RUSTOL-OWATROL, which should be covered with a glycerophtalic or urethane alkyd paint. Or, you can use RUSTOL CIP and cover with the paint of your choice. 

CIP (Corrosive Inhibiting Primer) is a non toxic, coloured anti-corrosive primer that possesses the penetrating properties of Owatrol Oil with the added benefit that it may be over coated with any coating from an ordinary decorative paint to a high solvent finish (urethane, epoxy, chlorinated rubber etc) without risk of it dissolving.

No. CIP can be applied direct to rusted surfaces but it is important to ensure that all loose rust is removed along with any surface contamination.

CIP can be overcoated with any type of finish, 1 or 2 component paints and water-based paints.

Drying time is generally between 24 and 72 hours depending on temperature, humidity and type of coating to be applied. For 2 component finishes it is always recommended to go for the longer drying time.

NO.
CIP is a primer and is not designed to be left as the finished product.

CIP may be used below the waterline for both fresh and salt water environments. However it's important that it is overcoated with the appropriate finish before being subjected to this environment.

Ideally CIP should be overcoated at the earliest opportunity after it has dried to avoid possible surface contamination. However if conditions dictate that this is not possible then it may be left up to 2 weeks.
If overcoating is not immediately possible, then it is important to establish that the surface of the CIP is clean and contamination free, so as to ensure proper adhesion of any finish coats

CIP may be applied to wood, plastic, stone, galvanized and non-ferrous metal etc.

CIP can be applied to new, suitably prepared steel/metal work including rusted steel/metal that's has been cleaned back to a bright finish.

CIP can be used on both interior and exterior surfaces.

Being an oil-based product CIP cannot be considered as an environmentally friendly product.

2 years minimum when stored in is original unopened packaging.

It is difficult to answer this specifically as we do not know the storage conditions or the amount of product left in the container. CIP is a naturally air drying oil and as such the volume of air in the can after use is important. As a rule of thumb if more than 25% of the product has been used then it should be transferred to a smaller, airtight, closed metal or glass container. If less than 25% of the product has been used then it should be good for 6 - 12 months depending on storage conditions.

The coverage of 1 litre of CIP is 15m² per litre.
Actual coverage will vary depending on texture and porosity of the surface.

Use as a primer for highly corroded/rusted areas, new steel/metal work including galvanized surfaces. Areas of use would include railings, decks, steel structures, machinery, etc.

CIP is a penetrating coloured anti-corrosive metal primer that can be overcoated with any type of paint, it may also be applied to new or brightly cleaned metal surfaces. OWATROL OIL is a clear penetrating oil that can be used as a conditioner for any coating where the clean up is specified as mineral spirit. OWATROL OIL is also an excellent rust inhibitor but may only be overcoated with oil/alkyd or water-based paint. 

CIP protects against underlying metal against corrosion by penetrating deep in to.

CIP itself does not offer chemical resistance since it is primer. However can be overcoated with paints that are designed to offer high chemical resistance.

1 to 3 coats of CIP is the minimum and maximum number of coats that should be applied depending on the condition of the surface being coated i.e. new steel work or heavily rusted surfaces.

Recoating time between coats of CIP is 24hrs with a maximum of 48hrs.