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Cortec VpCI®-426 | Heavy Duty Cleaner Rust Remover Gel | 5 Gal VpCI®-426 Gel removes corrosion, scale and naturally occurring oxides from iron, carbon and stainless steel, copper, aluminum,...
Cortec VpCI®-426 | Heavy Duty Cleaner Rust Remover Gel | 5 Gal VpCI®-426 Gel removes corrosion, scale and naturally occurring oxides from iron, carbon and stainless steel, copper, aluminum, magnesium and their alloys. VpCI®-426 Gel stays in place on vertical and difficult to treat surfaces where corrosion is heavy, allowing extra time for VpCI®-426 Gel to remove corrosion from the metal surface. VpCI®-426 Gel not only removes corrosion and scale, but also brightens aluminum and...
Cortec VpCI®-426 | Heavy Duty Cleaner Rust Remover Liquid | 5 Gal VpCI®-426 is a water-based heavy duty concentrate designed to remove corrosion, scale and naturally occurring oxides from...
Cortec VpCI®-426 | Heavy Duty Cleaner Rust Remover Liquid | 5 Gal VpCI®-426 is a water-based heavy duty concentrate designed to remove corrosion, scale and naturally occurring oxides from iron, carbon and stainless steel, copper, aluminum, magnesium and their alloys. VpCI®-426 not only removes corrosion and scale, but also brightens aluminum and copper. So safe, VpCI®-426 may be used for household tasks. Once corrosion has been removed, it is advised to use Cortec VpCI®-414 (1:5 and 1:10...
Cortec VpCI®-426 | Heavy Duty Cleaner Rust Remover Liquid | 55 Gal VpCI®-426 is a water-based heavy duty concentrate designed to remove corrosion, scale and naturally occurring oxides from...
Cortec VpCI®-426 | Heavy Duty Cleaner Rust Remover Liquid | 55 Gal VpCI®-426 is a water-based heavy duty concentrate designed to remove corrosion, scale and naturally occurring oxides from iron, carbon and stainless steel, copper, aluminum, magnesium and their alloys. VpCI®-426 not only removes corrosion and scale, but also brightens aluminum and copper. So safe, VpCI®-426 may be used for household tasks. Once corrosion has been removed, it is advised to use Cortec VpCI®-414 (1:5 and...
Cortec VpCI®-426 | Heavy Duty Cleaner Rust Remover Powder | 100 Lbs VpCI®-426 is a water-based heavy duty concentrate designed to remove corrosion, scale and naturally occurring oxides from...
Cortec VpCI®-426 | Heavy Duty Cleaner Rust Remover Powder | 100 Lbs VpCI®-426 is a water-based heavy duty concentrate designed to remove corrosion, scale and naturally occurring oxides from iron, carbon and stainless steel, copper, aluminum, magnesium and their alloys. VpCI®-426 not only removes corrosion and scale, but also brightens aluminum and copper. So safe, VpCI®-426 may be used for household tasks. Once corrosion has been removed, it is advised to use Cortec VpCI®-414 (1:5 and...
Cortec VpCI®-426 | Heavy Duty Cleaner Rust Remover Powder | 5 Lbs VpCI®-426 is a water-based heavy duty concentrate designed to remove corrosion, scale and naturally occurring oxides from...
Cortec VpCI®-426 | Heavy Duty Cleaner Rust Remover Powder | 5 Lbs VpCI®-426 is a water-based heavy duty concentrate designed to remove corrosion, scale and naturally occurring oxides from iron, carbon and stainless steel, copper, aluminum, magnesium and their alloys. VpCI®-426 not only removes corrosion and scale, but also brightens aluminum and copper. So safe, VpCI®-426 may be used for household tasks. Once corrosion has been removed, it is advised to use Cortec VpCI®-414 (1:5 and 1:10...
Cortec VpCI®-426 | Heavy Duty Cleaner Rust Remover Powder | 50 Lbs VpCI®-426 is a water-based heavy duty concentrate designed to remove corrosion, scale and naturally occurring oxides from...
Cortec VpCI®-426 | Heavy Duty Cleaner Rust Remover Powder | 50 Lbs VpCI®-426 is a water-based heavy duty concentrate designed to remove corrosion, scale and naturally occurring oxides from iron, carbon and stainless steel, copper, aluminum, magnesium and their alloys. VpCI®-426 not only removes corrosion and scale, but also brightens aluminum and copper. So safe, VpCI®-426 may be used for household tasks. Once corrosion has been removed, it is advised to use Cortec VpCI®-414 (1:5 and...
Cortec VpCI®-427 | Aluminum Cleaner | 5 Gal VpCI®-427 is a heavy-duty concentrate designed to remove oxide scale from parts and equipment fabricated from aluminum alloys, and as a preparation...
Cortec VpCI®-427 | Aluminum Cleaner | 5 Gal VpCI®-427 is a heavy-duty concentrate designed to remove oxide scale from parts and equipment fabricated from aluminum alloys, and as a preparation of aluminum surfaces for further processing such as anodizing, electroplating or coating. In the past, mineral acids and caustic soda proved to be of limited effectiveness when used as cleaners for aluminum substrates. Another shortcoming of using aluminum cleaners currently available on the market...
Cortec VpCI®-429 | Rust Remover and Cleaner | 5 Gal VpCI®-429 is a very effective rust remover and cleaner for different metals. The chemistry of this product is based on the chelating...
Cortec VpCI®-429 | Rust Remover and Cleaner | 5 Gal VpCI®-429 is a very effective rust remover and cleaner for different metals. The chemistry of this product is based on the chelating abilities of its ingredients. VpCI®-429 not only completely cleans rusted surfaces, but also prevents further rusting during the cleaning process. After cleaning there is no need for neutralization or additional rust preventative materials. VpCI®-429 is very environmentally and user friendly, has a...
Cortec VpCI®-429 | Rust Remover and Cleaner | 55 Gal VpCI®-429 is a very effective rust remover and cleaner for different metals. The chemistry of this product is based on the chelating...
Cortec VpCI®-429 | Rust Remover and Cleaner | 55 Gal VpCI®-429 is a very effective rust remover and cleaner for different metals. The chemistry of this product is based on the chelating abilities of its ingredients. VpCI-®429 not only completely cleans rusted surfaces, but also prevents further rusting during the cleaning process. After cleaning there is no need for neutralization or additional rust preventative materials. VpCI®-429 is very environmentally and user friendly,...
ECORR Systems provides Cortec® VpCI® surface preparation products for cleaning, degreasing, removing rust and scale, stripping temporary coatings, and preparing metal surfaces for coating, assembly, storage, or shipment.
As an Authorized Cortec® Distributor, ECORR Systems offers industrial cleaners, degreasers, rust removers, scale removers, aluminum cleaners, coating removers, cleaning wipes, and corrosion-inhibiting surface treatments for ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Even a high-performance coating or corrosion preventative can fail when applied over oil, grease, dirt, salts, moisture, loose rust, mill scale, or incompatible coatings. Surface preparation creates a clean and stable foundation for the next protective step.
Cortec® surface preparation products are designed to remove contaminants while supporting corrosion control. Depending on the product, the cleaned surface may receive temporary protection against flash corrosion while it awaits coating, assembly, packaging, or further processing.
Industrial cleaners remove oils, grease, shop soils, machining fluids, fingerprints, waxes, and other residues that can interfere with coating adhesion or corrosion protection.
Specialized cleaners help remove waxy, oily, or cosmoline-like protective films from stored equipment and parts before inspection, assembly, painting, or return to service.
Organic rust removers dissolve corrosion and tarnish from compatible metal surfaces. They are useful for parts, tools, equipment, fabricated assemblies, and selected rust-stained surfaces.
Heavy-duty acidic products remove rust, mineral scale, oxide layers, and other tightly bonded deposits. These products require careful selection and handling because metal compatibility varies.
Aluminum preparation products remove oxide and scale while preparing compatible aluminum surfaces for anodizing, plating, coating, or maintenance.
Pre-saturated wipes offer convenient localized cleaning for components, assemblies, tools, panels, and equipment. Selected wipes can remove light rust, dust, grease, and oil while leaving a thin protective film.
» Corwipe® 500 A heavy-duty cleaning wipe that removes light rust, grease, oil, and dust while leaving a thin corrosion-inhibiting and static-dissipative film.
» VpCI®-411 Cleaner and Degreaser A heavy-duty, water-dilutable cleaner for removing grease, oil, paraffin, wax, and industrial soils from compatible surfaces.
» VpCI®-414 Cleaner A concentrated cleaner formulated to remove temporary coatings, waxes, oils, grease, dirt, and cosmoline-like preservation compounds.
» VpCI®-419 Cleaner and Degreaser A water-based, heavy-duty cleaner concentrate for removing oil and grease deposits from carbon steel, stainless steel, zinc, brass, copper, and other compatible surfaces.
» VpCI®-422 Organic Rust Remover An organic rust and tarnish remover for compatible steel, iron, copper, brass, chrome, and selected rust-stained surfaces.
» VpCI®-426 Rust and Scale Remover A heavy-duty, water-based concentrate for removing rust and scale from compatible ferrous metals and oxide deposits from aluminum parts and equipment.
» VpCI®-427 Aluminum Cleaner A water-based cleaner formulated to dissolve oxide and scale films from compatible aluminum surfaces while inhibiting corrosion during treatment.
» VpCI®-429 Rust Remover and Cleaner A neutral-pH rust remover based on chelating chemistry that cleans compatible metal surfaces and helps protect them during the cleaning process.
Surface preparation often requires more than one operation. A typical process may include:
Product-specific instructions may require a different sequence. Always follow the current technical data sheet for concentration, temperature, dwell time, agitation, rinsing, and neutralization requirements.
Oil and grease may be difficult to see but can prevent a primer or coating from bonding to the substrate. Machining fluids, fingerprints, silicone residues, release agents, and preservation oils should be removed before coating.
The cleaner should be selected according to the contaminant, substrate, cleaning equipment, wastewater requirements, and coating system. The surface should be inspected after cleaning to confirm that residues have been removed.
Rust removal and rust conversion are different preparation methods:
The correct method depends on the severity of corrosion, substrate thickness, required surface profile, coating specification, and available equipment.
Freshly cleaned ferrous metal can begin developing flash rust when exposed to moisture and oxygen. The risk increases with high humidity, contaminated rinse water, slow drying, and delays before coating.
To reduce flash corrosion:
Chemical cleaning is frequently combined with mechanical preparation to achieve the required surface condition.
The required preparation standard should be determined by the coating specification, service environment, substrate condition, and expected service life.
Important selection factors include:
Depending on the product and project, Cortec® surface preparation products may be applied by:
Concentration, temperature, pressure, dwell time, agitation, and mechanical action can significantly affect cleaning performance.
Always test the selected cleaner or rust remover on a small, inconspicuous area before treating the entire surface. Testing should evaluate:
Review the current technical data sheet and safety data sheet before using any cleaner, degreaser, rust remover, or scale remover. Some products may be acidic, alkaline, concentrated, or reactive with certain metals.
Follow requirements for personal protective equipment, ventilation, dilution, chemical-resistant application equipment, spill control, storage, wastewater treatment, and disposal. Contaminants removed from a surface may affect how the used cleaning solution must be handled.
» Cleaners and Degreasers Cleaning products for removing oil, grease, dirt, waxes, and industrial residues.
» Corrosion-Inhibiting Primers Rust-converting, wash, acrylic, epoxy, and urethane primers for prepared metal surfaces.
» High-Performance Coatings Permanent and temporary protective coatings for industrial equipment, structures, and metal components.
» Temporary Coatings Removable protective films for equipment storage, shipment, construction, and layup.
» Aerosols and Sprays Convenient maintenance products for localized cleaning, rust removal, lubrication, and corrosion protection.
ECORR Systems is an Authorized Cortec® Distributor helping manufacturers, industrial facilities, contractors, maintenance teams, fabricators, and equipment owners select surface preparation products for corrosion-control projects.
ECORR Systems can help evaluate the substrate, contamination, corrosion severity, existing coating, cleaning method, wastewater considerations, and next process step to identify an appropriate Cortec® cleaner, degreaser, rust remover, scale remover, or surface treatment.
Dirt, grease, oil, salts, rust, moisture, and incompatible coatings can prevent a primer or topcoat from adhering properly. Correct preparation creates a cleaner, more stable surface for the protective coating system.
Cortec® offers several rust-removal products, including VpCI®-422, VpCI®-426, and VpCI®-429. The correct choice depends on the metal, rust severity, application method, desired pH, and next processing step.
A cleaner primarily removes oil, grease, wax, dirt, and process residues. A rust remover uses chemistry designed to dissolve or loosen corrosion and oxide deposits. Some products perform both functions.
Rinsing requirements vary by product. Some cleaners require a thorough water rinse, while others may be wiped away or allowed to leave a protective film. Follow the current technical data sheet.
Selected Cortec® products contain corrosion inhibitors that help protect cleaned metal during and after the cleaning process. The duration depends on the product, concentration, surface condition, humidity, and storage environment.
Not automatically. A rust remover suitable for carbon steel may react differently with aluminum, galvanized steel, or other non-ferrous metals. Confirm product compatibility before application.
This depends on the selected product. The surface may require rinsing, neutralization, drying, or additional preparation before painting. Confirm the requirements of both the surface preparation product and the proposed coating.
Yes. ECORR Systems can help identify compatible products and process steps for cleaning, rust removal, surface treatment, priming, coating, and corrosion protection.