Picture this: It’s a beautiful, sunny summer day and you’re excited to head to the beach for some much-needed relaxation. You make your way to the garage to grab your trusty beach chairs, only to find their once shiny metal frames now have patches of rust and they won’t unfold.
You think back to last summer, when you enjoyed countless days by the sea. The salty air, the crashing waves, and the sand that seemed to get everywhere. After each beach day, you hastily packed up, eager to get home, but you didn’t always take the time to rinse off the chairs or store them properly. Now, it seems those carefree moments have taken a toll on your beloved chairs.
As you examine the rust more closely, you realize it’s not just an eyesore. The rust has started to eat away at the metal, weakening the structure of the chairs. You’re left wondering if they’ll even be safe to use this season. Determined not to let this happen again, you research ways to protect your beach chairs from rust. That’s when you come across HinderRUST-a product that keeps rust at bay and can extend the life of your outdoor furniture.
What is Rust?
According to MetalTek, rust is, “when elements, like iron, easily lose electrons, and an element such as oxygen absorbs those electrons and then encounters water/moisture. Water accelerates the electron flow from the metal (iron) to the oxygen. This redox reaction can ultimately weaken the structural integrity of metals, leading to potential performance issues and aesthetic degradation.”
This process is sped up when metals encounter salt water. This is why it is important to properly take care of your beach chairs and other beach equipment. That’s where HinderRUST comes in.
HinderRUST
HinderRUST is a rust stopper engineered with Tufoil Technology, a proprietary technology that is solvent-free, non-flammable, and won’t evaporate away. The Tufoil in HinderRUST acts as a lubricant and wetting agent that spreads HinderRUST across the treated surface, displacing water and enabling it to bond to the surface and protect it from corrosion. HinderRUST, a moisture-displacing rust inhibitor, provides surface film management by creating a thin boundary film of anti-corrosion properties to serve as a barrier against air, salt, and water.
For your beach chairs, we recommend HinderRUST Rust-Stopping Lubricating Oil. The Lubricating Oil can be used on pivot points and hinges to stop rust from forming. It can also loosen pivot points and hinges that are already rusted and prevent more rust from forming. It is available with a dropper tip bottle for precise application.
Other ways to protect
Along with the use of HinderRUST, you must take other measures to protect your beach chairs.
- Clean your beach chairs after each use
- Remove all water and sand by shaking or vacuuming off your chair and then rinsing it off with a hose. You can also use a mild dish soap and water to get a deeper clean.
- Store properly
- Make sure your chairs dry completely before storing them away. Putting them away when wet can increase your chances of mildew and rust. Store in a cool and dry area. You can also cover the chairs to protect them from dust and water.
It is best to get ahead of rust so, when in doubt, check your chairs regularly for signs of degradation and rust.
Don’t let rust ruin your beach days or force you to spend money on replacements. Start your rust prevention routine today with HinderRUST and keep your beach chairs looking and performing like new. Your future self will thank you when you pull out your pristine, rust-free chairs next summer.
Fluoramics is a world-renowned manufacturer of high-quality corrosion control products. HinderRUST has many variations for different uses and industries. For more information on HinderRUST and its uses, visit our website or our YouTube channel.
As always, if you have questions or want to talk to an engineer, call 507-205-9216 or Ask an Engineer.
