Metals have an important place in our daily lives. Whether it is a matter of driving your car or playing with your toys, metals encapsulate our world. And nothing feels worse than to see your car turning orange, right? The fact of the matter is that the world of metals is haunted by a scourge, we call, corrosion.
Below are some of the considerations that you can make to ensure that your metallic beloveds do not corrode:
The simplest method, for protecting your metallic belongings from corrosion, is to ensure that they are made up of metals that do not rust. It is quite simple, no? Why go into the entire hassle of rust protection when you can, simply, choose a metal that does not corrode? Here are a few examples:
- Aluminum
Aluminum is a corrosion resistant metal, ideal for places that are, sure, to be affected by Mother Nature.
- Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is an alloy; thus, its corrosion resistance of stainless steel is specific to its composition. Stainless 316 and 304 are, both, known to be corrosion resistant and are used, precisely, for this purpose.
- Weathering Steel
It is cheaper than stainless steel but does not offer the same surety of resistance to corrosion, as stainless steel does.
Making mistakes is a part and parcel of life. One such mistake can be choosing a metal that is not resistant to corrosion. If that is the case then there is no need to fret, for WD-40 has got your back. The use of WD-40 Multi-Use-Product forms a protective layer over all of your metals, reducing the effects of rust. Whether your antique showpiece is made up of aluminum or iron is of no consequence, whatsoever, for WD-40 will protect it, regardless. WD-40 Specialist Penetrant Spray can also be used to rejuvenate, if it is too late to protect your belonging from the scourge of rust.
Parents, often, try to protect their kids from the “outside” world, claiming that free interaction will have a negative influence on their children. However, when it comes to their metallic possessions, no such precautions are exercised. Why? Free interaction with the elements affects metals more than it affects children, if you think about it. It is important to keep your metals protected by limiting their exposure to moisture, especially. Moisture destroys your metals like thugs ruin your children. You get my point, don’t you?
However, with metals, you get a chance to employ protection, so that you may not need to fret about it being ruined. This, function can be performed, easily by spraying WD-40 over your metals, every once in a while.
Following are a few things to keep in mind, concerning the design of your metallic possessions, in order to protect from corrosion:
- Try to avoid designs with cavities and crevices, as much as possible, for they accumulate moisture and are the first to corrode.
- Ensure that the joints are welded, rather than being bolted. Imagine a joint that is held with a rusted screw—what do you think would happen? It will get stuck, badly.
- The design should allow for air to circulate, freely. If it doesn’t then it will accumulate moisture, with time.
- For large, metallic structures, ensure that there is adequate space, between its various parts, for conducting rudimentary, maintenance jobs.
However, if you’ve purchased a beautiful, metallic showpiece that runs against all of the above mentioned recommendations, give it a layer of WD-40 for protection, immediately. Trust me, you cannot afford a delay when it comes to corrosion, for time has a way of making things rusty (get it?).
There are many different kinds of other coatings that can be done for the sake of protecting your metals. They include:
- Coating a layer of corrosion resistant metal over the surface of the item, that requires protection, saves it from corrosion. It will serve as a barrier against the environment.
- A solution of sodium hydroxide, potassium nitrate and water can be used to immerse small steel items for protection against corrosion. The remedy, however, is only for a short period of time and gives the object a blue-black colored appearance. Consequently, this process is known as bluing and you would not wish to use it if you are an aesthete.
- Oil based coatings can also be given to metals that require protection. They are cost effective and are ideal for stopping the penetration of oxygen and water.
Regular maintenance can do wonders when it comes to removing rust.It is also helpful in protecting items from corroding, in the first place. Maintenance, however, requires time—a lot of it sometimes—and time is something that everyone, nowadays, appears to be short of, sadly.
Brownells Gunsmithing Supply ran a number of tests, in an attempt, to determine which substance is the best when it comes to preventing corrosion. The results were for the world to see, as they suggested that WD-40. WD stands for Water Displacement, and that is exactly what WD-40 products do. Products like WD-40 Multi-Use-Product can not only prevent corrosion but, even, take care of it once it has happened.
The simplest method of protecting your metallic possessions from corrosion is to spray them, once in a while, with WD-40—until they are completely soaked. That is all that you need to do to make your lives—which are getting more complex day by day—simpler.
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