Rhino Rust Control Primer Coat Versatile and Cost Effective

DESTIN, FLA. (Nov. 3, 2022) When sandblasting is not practical or cost effective, Rhino Rust Control, a 100 percent solids epoxy primer, can be used to expertly encapsulate rusted metal surfaces, saving time and money.

Although ideal for cleaning metal, sandblasting often is not an option because of budget limitations, remote location or containment. Mike Moore, AmCoat Director of Products and Applications, said blasting is the standard, but more and more, AmCoat is seeing the need for a cost-effective alternative for non-critical infrastructure.

“Blasting will always be the ideal and mandated process for important infrastructure,” said Moore. “But sometimes a practical option is necessary for other applications. Rhino Rust Control has been used on poles, towers, I-beams, metal roofs, containers, tanks, and anywhere corrosion is a concern.”

Rhino Rust Control’s versatility makes it a prime solution when budget, location or blasting containment are barriers to a prepping and encapsulating rust.

“One of our most important projects was working with Ashanti Gold to protect gold mining and processing equipment in West African jungles,” said Moore. “It was impractical to bring blasting equipment into these remote locations so Ashanti opted to apply Rhino Rust Control to encapsulate and protect their equipment.”

Rhino Rust Control, a two-part 100 percent solids epoxy loaded with rust inhibitors, has multiple advantages, says Moore.

“Because it is 100 percent solids, it offers superior edge retention, where corrosion often starts,” said Moore. “Most coatings shrink away from edges as they cure but Rhino Rust Control holds fast without shrinking.”

A cost-effective primer solution, Rhino Rust Control goes on as thin as 600 square feet per gallon and is typically less than 25 cents per square foot.

“Rhino Rust Control primer is designed for strong direct to metal and direct to surface rust adhesion,” said Moore. “For rust that is flaking, scaling, or pitted, more aggressive hand and power tool cleaning is required.”

According to Terence Andre, CEO of AmCoat, Rhino Rust Control’s superior design and versatility make it a popular option to blasting.

“Rhino Rust Control stands out because of its superior adhesion and versatility,” said Andre. “Corrosion authority NACE International puts the global cost of corrosion at $2.5 trillion — which is equivalent to 3.4 percent of the global GDP. Using available corrosion prevention measures, worldwide savings are estimated at 15 to 35 percent of the cost of corrosion — that’s between $375 and $875 billion every year. This is an important area of focus and Rhino Rust Control will be an important part of our coatings moving forward.”

Veteran-Owned and made in the U.S.A., Rhino Rust Control is the premier primer alternative for surface rust.

AmCoat is expanding its Rhino Shield dealer distribution network to Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, New York City, Omaha, Buffalo, Rochester, Los Angeles, Boise, Baltimore, Richmond and more. Businesspeople in those areas who are interested in learning more about starting up a Rhino Shield dealership should email info@amcoatind.com or call (850) 424-6805.

About AmCoat Industrial

AmCoat Industrial manufactures high performance coatings for walls, roofs, floors and specialty industrial applications. AmCoat is home to some of the most recognized brands in the U.S., including the popular Rhino Shield Ceramic Coating and Floor Shield concrete floor coating products. Through a network of independent dealers, AmCoat distributes its products nationally and internationally, coating thousands of homes, buildings and commercial and industrial applications. AmCoat is veteran-owned and its products are made in the U.S.A. You can find AmCoat, Rhino Shield and Floor Shield on Facebook and at www.AmCoat.com.

About AmCoat Products

Rhino Shield is a ceramic elastomeric wall coating is distributed through a nationwide network of dealer contractors who market, sell and install Rhino Shield in their geographies. Rhino Shield has been installed in more than 75,000 homes and buildings across the U.S. and in several international markets. Rhino Shield is Veteran-Owned and manufactured in the U.S.A. For more information, see RhinoShield.com.

Floor Shield is AmCoat’s 100 percent polyaspartic concrete floor coating — a newer technology that features rapid curing at a wide range of surface temperatures, bubble-free surfaces, high temperature and abrasion resistance and high solids content which means low to no VOCs during application. Floor Shield Veteran-Owned and manufactured in the U.S.A. For more information, See FloorShieldCoatings.com.

Rhino Shield and Floor Shield dealerships are highly profitable, self-sustaining, and many of its Rhino Shield dealers have been with AmCoat for more than 10 years.