70 years of Rustol-Owatrol: Protecting, beautifying, recycling, maintaining, and extending the life of metal structures, both indoors and outdoors.

Today, still at the forefront of technology, the legend continues and Rustol-Owatrol® brings in addition to its performance a 92% bio-based formulation.

How does rust form and why does it keep coming back?

Rust never happens by chance. Its appearance is predictable as soon as all the conditions are met: an unprotected ferrous metal in contact with oxygen and moisture. The iron oxidizes, becomes rust — and once it starts, it never stops spreading.

Traditional methods for eliminating it

Rust remover: it destroys and eliminates all traces of rust, exposing the bare metal. However, the essential step of cleaning up the resulting particles risks restarting the rust formation cycle. It is then imperative to protect the surface.

Rust transformer: it transforms iron oxide into black iron tannate, which is more stable.

But this transformation does not guarantee the exclusion of a new re-piping — rust spots remain in the support, moreover the film formed will tend to peel off easily.

What is transplanting?

If you paint directly onto metal, you unknowingly trap air and micro-droplets of water.

Corrosion continues to progress beneath your layer of paint.

As it develops, rust breaks down the protection, causes blisters and flaking of the coating: this is called spotting.

Beating rust from the inside out...

Contrary to popular belief, rust is not simply a surface problem that can be easily scraped or covered up to make it disappear.

In reality, the phenomenon intensifies and behaves like a sponge, which "feeds" on the air and moisture it finds in the natural microcavities of the metal.

To stop corrosion from progressing, it must be neutralized by eliminating its triggers at the very core of the substrate. This is where neutralization comes in.

The secret to Rustol-Owatrol's longevity

It is about succeeding in neutralizing the enemy from within by impregnating the surface through capillary action.

Without any toxic pigments and based on natural vegetable oils, Rustol-Owatrol® has no chemical action — and yet it is unstoppable with one key word: impregnation.

Rustol-Owatrol® in detail...

Impregnate: thanks to its ultra-wetting composition, it penetrates the smallest crevices and hunts down every particle of rust. It gets everywhere.

Neutralize: In the presence of rust, it immediately bonds with it, creating an ultra-flexible and insulating protective film upon drying. The surface becomes impermeable to air and moisture — the rust is neutralized and stopped.

Durer: its active ingredients penetrate to the heart of the rust and, as they dry, fix and isolate it for a long time.

Note: when applied preventively, the Rustol-Owatrol® film also protects against the potential appearance of rust.

One product, several actions

The versatility of Rustol-Owatrol® is one of its lesser-known — yet decisive — advantages.

As a primer: applied to porous surfaces before a finishing, protective or decorative paint (excluding acrylic finishes), it optimizes adhesion for all coatings.

As an additive: mixed with paints, stains, glycerophthalic varnishes and alkyd-urethanes, it makes the application more fluid, improves adhesion, facilitates spreading and enhances the final result.

On wood: before applying a stain, it impregnates the surface, provides a good grip for the finish and simultaneously provides rust protection (ideal with door and window frames in particular).

Rustol-Owatrol® leaves its mark on history

During the last renovation of the Invalides Dome, just before the gold leaf was applied, a layer of Rustol-Owatrol® was applied to protect the Dome and ensure the durability of the finish. Similarly, during the renovation of the Statue of Liberty's torch, located at the entrance to New York, Rustol-Owatrol® was applied beneath the gold leaf.

70 years old and more than ever at the forefront of its time

The result of unparalleled expertise, Rustol-Owatrol® now incorporates a 92% bio-based formulation — without compromising on performance.

And to celebrate its 70th anniversary, Rustol-Owatrol® pays tribute to the birth of a legend and dresses up in vintage style with its original limited edition packaging!