Tectyl anticorrosive to protect the machine from rust

The anticorrosive composition “Tektil” is produced in the USA by Valvoline, a company specializing in the production of protective auto chemical goods. The brand’s product line includes several popular products, most of which are positioned as high-quality anticorrosive agents - rust protectors.

Content:

• Scope "Tektila"
• Composition and types of "Tectila"
• Advantages of Tektil over other anticorrosive
• What determines the price?
• Preparing the car for anti-corrosion treatment
• Equipment and tools
• Anticorrosion treatment machine

Scope "Tektila"

Tectyl Anticorrosion is ideally suited for any wheeled vehicle: both for cars of all classes, as well as for motorcycles, bicycles. It protects exposed elements from corrosion, especially with damaged paintwork, helps restore worn parts. Other areas of application of the compositions:

• patronage of various metal structures and elements (for external and internal works);
• protection of water transport from rust;
• anticorrosion treatment of weapons, household appliances, garden tools (trimmers, cultivators, walk-behind tractors);
• preservation of any metal products from moisture, aggressive chemicals;
• processing of construction objects.

Composition and types of "Tectila"

In addition to anti-corrosion additives and zinc, the composition of Tektil includes special substances that reduce noise, vibration, and enhance the body's protection against destruction under the influence of aggressive factors. The instructions for the products indicate that their properties will correspond to those specified only when performing pre-treatment with Tectyl ML GreenLine and subsequent drying. The specified material has deep penetrating ability, therefore it closes cracks, chips and seriously increases the effectiveness of anti-corrosion treatment.

The composition of the Tektil ML Greenline aerosol is represented by the following components:

• resins of petroleum origin;
• oils of low viscosity multiple distillation;
• solvent;
• perfumes;
• film formers;
• polarizing oils (for UV protection).

Also on sale is the main anti-corrosive composition of Tectyl BodySafe Wax, which has a more viscous texture and is based on the following components: wax and asphalt compounds, corrosion inhibitors, flavors, solvents, film formers, anti-foam agents. This tool can be used to process pipes, cables, brake lines, as well as to cover containers for storing liquids.

The composition of Tectyl MultiPurpose is an anti-corrosion emulsion, implemented in the form of an aerosol. It has water-repellent properties, penetrates deeply into cracks and pores of surfaces. The main areas of its use for corrosion protection:

• industrial equipment;
• Appliances;
• wheeled, sea transport;
• pipelines.

This Tektil product line contains a high concentration of anticorrosive additives, therefore it requires less thorough preliminary preparation of surfaces. But with such a tool you need to work, strictly observing personal protective measures: gloves, glasses, a respirator.

Another popular Tektil Zinc compound is a high-quality rust converter; it can be used separately or together with the previously mentioned agents. It increases the effectiveness of other Tektil brand materials and is recommended in the presence of persistent rust and a thick layer of scale.Tectyl Zinc turns rust into a loose mass that can be easily removed mechanically. Most often, the product is used to clean the car body, but is also suitable for processing other metal structures.

Advantages of Tektil over other anticorrosive

Even the most resistant anti-corrosion coating crumbles and collapses over time due to atmospheric factors or physical and mechanical influences. The use of specialized compounds with finely divided zinc powder seriously increases the degree of protection of the body and other products from rust.

The reason for such high efficiency is that the process of passivation of metals (the natural formation of a protective oxide film on the surface) is supplemented by the cathodic polarizing effect of zinc. As aggressive factors influence, zinc oxidizes, while the metal base polarizes, and the steel ceases to rust.

What determines the price?

Valvoline's pricing is influenced by various factors. Here are the main ones:

• the amount of funds (the larger it is, the cheaper the products will be in terms of 1 liter);
• country of origin - companies own different factories, and goods from the Netherlands for delivery are cheaper than from the USA;
• specific composition - some materials include more expensive components or their greater concentration than others, because their cost is higher.

Preparing the car for anti-corrosion treatment

In order to qualitatively carry out the application of a protective coating, it is necessary to correctly carry out preliminary preparation. It includes such stages:

1. Washing the bottom. This body area must be thoroughly washed with warm water, and it is recommended to do this at a high pressure washer. When using Tektila on a dirty surface, the coating will quickly peel off.
2. Removing plastic elements. After washing the bottom, you need to remove all the plugs and other elements from the plastic, which will interfere with the anti-corrosion treatment.
3. Drying. A heat gun is installed under the bottom, air is blown for 1–2 hours, then all hard-to-reach spots are treated with compressed air from the blow gun. If you do not remove tiny drops of water, the quality of the Tektil coating will greatly decrease.
4. Removing wheels and closing important components. The wheels are removed only after the final drying of the body. Then the brake discs, pads, muffler are covered with a film, which will avoid pollution. It is also advisable to cover the steering wheel and seats in the cabin.

Equipment and tools

To carry out anticorrosion treatment, they acquire the right tool from the Tektil line, as well as a number of tools and devices:

• high pressure pump for bottom treatment (for supplying anticorrosive and air);
• low pressure pump for processing complex areas and hidden cavities;
• sprayer with nozzles for the main area and inaccessible areas, as well as with a hook-shaped nozzle;
• conical shaped drill for making technological holes in order to provide access to some areas.

As for the nozzles for the sprayer, the flexible one is used to process the engine compartment, spars, and other areas difficult to access; the hook nozzle helps to apply Tektil to the wheel arches and welds. The usual (direct) nozzle performs the main function: with its help cover most of the car body. Technology using a drill is practiced only by professionals and is not recommended for independent use.

Anticorrosion treatment machine

After completing the preparatory phase, you can begin the main work. At first, Tectil should be sprayed onto hard-to-reach areas using a hook nozzle and a flexible nozzle.Next, the machine must be positioned at a suitable height in order to work comfortably, and put anticorrosive on the wheel arches using a high-pressure pump and a sprayer from a distance of 30–35 cm. Finally, the bottom is processed by spraying with overlapping strips, overlapping them by 5–10 cm. After you do the following:

• with a flexible nozzle spray “Tektil” into the hidden areas of the hood, trunk;
• remove the film covering important elements;
• set the wheels in place, all plastic parts;
• clean excess anticorrosive with any solvent.

If the work is done efficiently, the protective coating will reliably protect the body from rust and damage, will serve without complaints in any weather and will help save money on repairs in the future.