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Corten Steel Accelerator Surface pattern creation

XL-08 Corten Steel Accelerator

XL-08 accelerates the natural weathering of Corten / Weathering Steel to save time on your project.

The various finishes are achieved in three ways:

 

  1. Preparation of the metal. Raw, sand blasted, scrubbed or grinded.

  2. Length of time XL-08 is left to dwell. Usually, 1 day to 10 days.

  3. Coating depth.

 

  • The lighter finishes are achieved when the surface has been sand or shot blasted.

  • The more textured finishes are achieved when the surface has been roughed or grinded.

  • The longer the XL-08 is reactivated with a saline solution the deeper the oxidisation.

  • Or the longer it is left to naturally rust up to 6 months.

  • Thicker coating or additional coats will increase the gloss level if desired.

Application Handbook

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Description

Fast acting!

Our ground-breaking XL-08 rust accelerator will reduce waiting time to hours rather than weeks or months. Specifically designed for Corten / Weathering steel but is also highly effective on mild steel or any other carbon steel. The compound can be sprayed onto the surface and left as long as needed to create the desired patina. Once accelerated to the desired patina, the Corten / Weathering Steel can be sealed with CT-7571-W.  Always ensure to neutralise XL-08 with ERW-BD before applying the CT-7571-W coating.

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Benefits

Wide application range

wide application Corten Steel Accelerator Corten Plus Corten +

Suitable for all iron based metals and can be brushed or sprayed. Excellent Rat rod style car painting product.

efficient Corten Steel Accelerator Corten Plus Corten +

Lightning speed

Achieve the desired finish and results in days rather than weeks. Can be stopped at any oxidation level required and results viewed in as little as 1 hour.

colourless Corten Steel Accelerator Corten Plus Corten +

Finish shaping

Creates a unique patina on substrate surfaces after application. No flaking of the surface. Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, vehicle exterior modifications and other scenarios

long term protection coating Corten Steel Accelerator Corten Plus Corten +

5 year guarantee

Long lasting and hard wearing proven in real time to exceed its guarantee period of 5 years. Guaranteed not to crack, peel or fade. No decomposition if the conditions for storage and handling are satisfied.

good cost-effectiveness Corten Steel Accelerator Corten Plus Corten +

Better coverage rate

Covers 20 to 25 ㎡ per litre. Compatible with both the CT-7571-W and the ERW-BD

Physical Effects

Corten Steel Accelerator Corten Plus Corten +

Step 1

Corten / Weathering Steel sheet in original condition

Corten Steel Accelerator Corten Plus Corten +

Step 3

XL-08 Immediate reaction 1 minute

CT-7571-W coating applied (Wet)

Step 5

CT-7571-W coating applied (Wet)

Corten Steel Accelerator Corten Plus Corten +

Step 2

XL-08 Applied

Corten Steel Accelerator Corten Plus Corten +

Step 4

After XL-08

CT-7571-W coating dried and sealed

Step 6

CT-7571-W coating dried and sealed

Typical Data

Column
Info
Form
Liquid
Colour
Colourless
Odour
Pungent
Solubility in water
Soluble
Viscosity at 20℃
1.17 mPas
Boiling point/ range ℃
108 (35%) @760mmHg
Melting point/ range ℃
-33
Part. coeff. n-octanol/ water
log Pow: -1.57
Vapour pressure at 30℃
1 hPa
Relative density
1.1 - 1.2
Relativity
Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.
pH
Concentrated: 2.0
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Persistence and degradability
Rapidly biodegradable
PBT identification
This product is not identified as a PBT/PvB substance.

Corten Steel Preparation Solution

Preparation of iron based materials

Accelerating weathering with XL08 and ERW-BD

Finish weathering

Protecting finishes with CT-7571-W

Complete preparation

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