A Deeper Understandingof Corrosion Control

Utilizing no-fuss, practical implementation of new technologies for improved long-term corrosion

prevention

The #1 factor determining the success or failure of protective coatings

(including galavanization)

Scope of Metal Surface Preparation

Corrosion Control FAILURE:Weak, Shallow Surface Cleaning

“Conventional surface preparation systems set up

mechanisms for coating failure because they

fail to account for & address the

roots of corrosion.”

Visually Clean, Blasted Surfaces ContainMicroscopic Contaminants

Visual Standards Fail to RecognizeMicroscopic Contaminants

Contaminants Clearly Visualized Under Microscopic Examination of “Clean” Blasted Surface

Contaminants Draw Moisture From the Atmosphere

Microscopic Contaminants Bondwith Atmospheric Moisture

Corrosion Process (Flash Rusting) Begins

Visual Standards Fail To Recognize Microscopic Oxidation

Coating Covers Microscopic Contaminants and Oxidation (Rust)

Coating Conceals but Does Not Remove Contaminants and Oxidation (Rust)

Contaminants and Oxidation (Rust) Become “Ticking Time Bomb” of Corrosion Reactions

Moisture Moves Through Coating via Osmosis

Hydrostatic Pressure Builds Beneath Coating

Corrosion Reactions Occur & Rust Develops Beneath Coating

Expansion of Corrosion Reactions Causes Coating Delamination

Corrosion Blisters “Bloom” Compromised Coating & Metal Fail

Corrosion Control SUCCESS:Deep Surface Decontamination

“CleanWirx surface decontamination pio-neers

an entirely new category of surface prepa-ration that

gets to the roots of corrosion to eliminate impurities

that interfere with coating adhesion & per-formance.”

Microscopic Contaminants Recognized and Anticipated After Abrasive Blast Cleaning

Metal is Treated with CleanWirx Decontamination Gel

CleanWirx Gel Allowed to Dwell on Metal 30 Minutes

CleanWirx Gel Dissolves & EliminatesMicroscopic Contaminants

Metal is Pressure Washed with CleanWirx Rinse

CleanWirx Rinse Washes Away Gel

Decontaminated Metal Dries Ready to Coat

Microscopic Analysis Confirms Absence ofMicrocontaminants, Film & Residue on CleanWirx- Treated Metal

Coating is Applied to (CleanWirx-Treated)Decontaminated Metal

No Corrosion Mechanisms Remain Under CoatingSo Coating Adhesion & Performance Are Unimpeded

Assets Treated with CleanWirx Last Longer Due to More Uniform Coating Adhesion & Longevity

SIMPLE, EFFICIENT REMOVALOF MICRO-CONTAMINANTS

& INTERFERENCE MATERIALS

1 2 3

1 apply CleanWirx gel to blasted metal

spray, brush, dip or roll on

2 wait 30 minutes (recommended dwell time)

micro-contaminants removed & suspended in gel

3 pressure wash with CleanWirx rinse

decontaminated surface ready to applyyour choice of paint or protective coating

Non-Film FormingCoating NeutralHolds the BlastBiodegradable

Non-Hazardous

• NO inhibitors• NO dehumidifica-

tion• NO acid wash• NO re-blasting

• LEANER• GREENER• FASTER• DEEPER

Better Process

Better Solu-tion

• Lengthens coating maintenance intervals up to 5x

• Single-pass continuous process, even across large surfaces

• Removes impurities thoroughly for no-hassle compliance

• Significant process time and cost savings

Better Re-sults