As with all treatments preparation is important:
Remove loose, flaky rust with a wire brush and abrasive paper (or if favoured power tools). The active ingredients of Hydrate-80 must reach the oxidising surface of the steel. Thoroughly degrease the area and wash well with clean water to remove dust and contaminates. Failure to degrease area properly will cause “holidays” or fish-eye like flaws in the barrier.

Shake vigorously and pour sufficient quantity into a non-metallic container, do not return unused product to the original container, contamination transferred in this way will activate the product.

Apply sparingly, two coats at 30 minutes interval. The first coat should be worked into pitted areas and then smoothed by brush strokes in one direction. Excess application should be avoided. The second coat should be applied at a 90 degree angle to the first. For best results leave for 24 hours after which finishing coats may be applied.

Where rapid work progress is required Hydrate-80 can usually be over coated after three hours without performance loss. Hydrate-80 can be brush or spray applied – though brush application is preferred. Spray application should be made by first applying a light mist coat which is left to tack dry (5-10mins) then apply full coat not to excess. Flatting back of coats is possible using dry wet or dry paper; care should be taken not to abrade through the barrier. Use of Hydrate-80 below 10 degrees C will result in slow reaction time and barrier formation.

As Hydrate-80 will activate on clean steel the affected area should be cleaned beyond the visibly corroded surface, this will ensure complete treatment. Wash equipment with water. Wash hands with soap and water after contact and in case of contact with eyes wash with plenty of running water and seek medical attention.