Porter’s Liquid Iron and Instant Rust create an authentic rusted iron effect on any paintable surface. Any object or surface can be instantly aged and given a rustic iron finish with these easy to use products. Apply Porter’s Instant Rust to Liquid Iron and, over-night, rusting and patination will take place to give a weatherbeaten, rusted finish.
Touch Dry
2 hours ( at 25 Deg C and 50% relative Humidity)
Cleaning materials
Water
Application Tools
Brush
Porter’s Liquid Iron and Instant Rust will continue to rust after initial application. On exterior surfaces be mindful that rust stains (caused by runoff) may appear on adjacent surfaces. To prevent these stains we recommend finishing with Porter’s Instant Rust Clear Sealer.
Liquid Iron treated with Instant Rust is a chemical reaction. Individual results may vary due to film thickness, methods used, time elapsed, ambient temperatures, substrate etc.
Do not apply in high humidity, below 10°c or above 30°c.
Previously painted surfaces with loose, peeling or flaking paint must be made sound by scraping off loose paint. Fill nail holes and cracks with suitable filler, sand and dust off. Spot prime all joints and repaired areas with Porter’s Prepare & Prime, then apply one coat to entire area. Allow 2 hours dry time.
Substrate should be a clean well-held surface free from loose material, dirt, grease, oil and mould. Dust down before proceeding. On bare surfaces such as new unpainted plasterboard sheeting, render, brick or timber, spot prime all joints and repaired areas with Porter’s Limeproof Undercoat Sealer, then apply two coats of same to entire area.
On new unpainted fresh set plaster do not proceed until plaster has thoroughly set and has dried completely. Firstly, apply 1 coat Porter’s Mineral Silicate Primer by brush or roller. Touch dry 20 minutes. Allow 2 hours dry time. Then apply by brush, roller or spray 1 coat Porter’s Limeproof Undercoat Sealer. Touch dry 2 hours. Allow 6 hours dry time.
On bare metallic surfaces, apply a suitable metallic primer (anti-corrosive), then apply two coats of Porter’s Universal Primer. Touch dry 2 hours. Recoat 6 hours. Allow to dry 24 hours. On galvanised iron only Universal Primer is necessary.
On plastic, apply two coats of Porter’s Universal Primer. Touch dry 2 hours. Recoat 6 hours. Allow to dry 24 hours.
APPLYING LIQUID IRON:
Give the jerry can of Liquid Iron a good shake, then decant required amount of paint. Stir thoroughly prior to use to ensure an even distribution of iron particles. Apply two coats by brush. Touch dry in 2 hours. Allow minimum 12 hours dry time between coats.
APPLYING INSTANT RUST:
Note: Instant Rust contains hydrochloric acid, so please always wear rubber gloves and safety goggles (refer to separate Duspec datasheet and SDS for Instant Rust). As soon as the second coat of Porter’s Liquid Iron is touch dry, (and can even be slightly tacky, but not wet) lightly apply by brush two coats of Porter’s Instant Rust. Allow minimum 3 hours dry time between coats. Rusted appearance will begin to develop within hours and will continue to increase over the next 12 hours. To increase intensity of rusted effect, up to three coats may be applied. Tip: To accelerate the rusting effect surface can be lightly sprayed with water using a spray bottle. Please Note: Liquid Iron treated with Instant Rust is a chemical reaction. Individual results may vary due to film thickness, methods used, time elapsed, ambient temperatures, substrate etc.
COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS:
We recommend finishing with Porter’s Instant Rust Clear Sealer (coverage 15m² per litre) on interior or exterior surfaces finished with Porter’s Liquid Iron & Instant Rust that require protection, sealing or isolation. Does not affect the finish, though no further oxidisation with occur after application. Allow Liquid Iron and Instant Rust to dry for min 48 hours prior to application of Instant Rust Clear Sealer.
