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Rust activator for metal surfaces | Mettal Activator

Mettal Activator is a rust activator that reacts when it comes into contact with metallic particles creating all kinds of high decoration metallic rust finishes. A high-performance rust activator that has been designed to accelerate the process of oxidation of our Classic Mettal metallic paint and our Pure Mettal metallic coating.

Likewise, this water-based rust activator can also be used on all types of ferrous surfaces, bronze, copper and brass to create the most distinguished and sophisticated rust finishes and effects. Optimal rust activator for both interiors and exteriors.

Download the technical sheet of Mettal Activator here

Technical features of Mettal Activator rust activator

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Applicable indoors and outdoors

The Mettal Activator rust activator can be applied on facades, porches and interior rooms.

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Ideal as an activator for Classic Mettal and Pure Mettal oxide

Accelerates the oxidation of our coatings and metallic paints.

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It is applied using a sprayer.

Increase the accuracy, comfort, and quality of the rust activator application.

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Applicable on ferrous surfaces

Optimal rust activator for also applying on bronze, copper and brass.

Performance

Mettal Activator is a rust activator. Therefore, depending on the desired rust finish and effect, consumption can vary between 13-15 m² per litre.

Presentation

The Mettal Activator rust activator is presented in:
400 mL container with sprayer.
1 L bottle without sprayer.

How to apply the Mettal Activator rust activator

The application of the Mettal Activator rust activator varies depending on the surface on which a specific concrete metallic rust finish is desired. Below we explain how to apply the Mettal Activator rust activator on our coatings and metallic paints Classic Mettal and Pure Mettal. To know the rest of the application possibilities offered by our rust activator, see the technical sheet.

Application of Mettal Activator rust activator on Classic Mettal and Pure Mettal

1. 24 hours after the last hand of Pure Mettal or Classic Mettal, sand the surface with 120 grain to facilitate the oxidation of the metallic particles.

2. Apply first coat of Mettal Activator rust activator. Allow to act between 3 and 4 hours.

3. Apply second coat of Mettal Activator rust activator until the desired metallic rust finish is achieved. Allow to dry for 24 hours.

4. Seal the surface with two coats of water-based acrylic varnish Presealer, allowing 4 hours of drying time between coats.

5. Finally protect the surface with two coats of water-based polyurethane varnish Topsealer WT One Coat, allowing 24 hours of drying between coats.

Metallic oxide finishes with the Mettal Activator oxidiser

The Mettal Activator rust activator applied over Classic Mettal and Pure Mettal allows the professional to achieve up to 10 metallic rust finishes. Unique finishes that make the difference both indoors and outdoors.

Logo Pure Mettal

Bronze + Mettal Activator

imagen color bronze pure mettal imagen classic mettal color cobre

Brass + Mettal Activator

color pure mettal brass imagen color classic mettal oxido bronce

Copper + Mettal Activator

imagen color pure mettal copper imagen classic mettal color oxide hierro ao

Aluminium + Mettal Activator

imagen pure mettal aluminio imagen color classic mettal hierro grueso AO

Iridium + Mettal Activator

color iridium pure mettal imagen classic mettal laton
Logo Classic Mettal

Copper + Mettal Activator

cobre copper imagen classic mettal color cobre

Bronze + Mettal Activator

color oxide bronce imagen color classic mettal oxido bronce

Iron 004 + Mettal Activator

color oxide hierro imagen classic mettal color oxide hierro ao

Iron 030 + Mettal Activator

color metal hierro imagen color classic mettal hierro grueso AO

Brass + Mettal Activator

color laton brass imagen classic mettal laton
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