DESCRIPTION:

Prep-Step is a biodegradable surface conditioner for rusty steel or freshly prepared steel that has been dipped, stripped or sand blasted. It is a combination of complex phosphate salts, esters and wetting agents.

PRODUCT USES:

1. Rusted Surfaces:   Prep-Step will soften and help remove loose rust particles, while solidifying the tight rust left behind.  Prep-Step also phosphatizes the surface and adjusts its pH to 6, both of which are ideal conditions for paint adhesion.

2. Freshly Prepared Steel:   Prep-Step adjusts the pH and phosphatizes the surface, thus forestalling flash rust.  So if you have a project that has been dipped, stripped or sandblasted and you can't get it painted for a period of time, Prep-Step powder that has been dissolved in water, sprayed on, and allowed to dry will give you a holding period before coating.

3. General Cleaning:   Prep-Step will help you remove dirt, grime, greases, oils, and silicone from steel surfaces. It is not harmful to sound painted surfaces.

DIRECTION FOR USE:

Mix two ounces (2 heaping tablespoons) of Prep-Step per gallon of water, stirring until all crystals have dissolved.  Apply with spray bottle or pump up tank sprayer.

On raw non-rusted steel, simply allow the solution to dry. On rusted steel, allow full soaking of the rust.  Work the entire surface with a wire brush to loosen rust and then allow the surface to dry.  Pressure wash to remove all residues, then reapply Prep-Step solution and allow the surface to dry thoroughly before painting.