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:
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Preparation of the metal. Raw, sand blasted, scrubbed or grinded.
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Length of time XL-08 is left to dwell. Usually, 1 day to 10 days.
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Coating depth.
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The lighter finishes are achieved when the surface has been sand or shot blasted.
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The more textured finishes are achieved when the surface has been roughed or grinded.
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The longer the XL-08 is reactivated with a saline solution the deeper the oxidisation.
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Or the longer it is left to naturally rust up to 6 months.
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Thicker coating or additional coats will increase the gloss level if desired.
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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
Suitable for all iron based metals and can be brushed or sprayed. Excellent Rat rod style car painting product.
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.
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
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.
Better coverage rate
Covers 20 to 25 ㎡ per litre. Compatible with both the CT-7571-W and the ERW-BD
Physical Effects
Step 1
Corten / Weathering Steel sheet in original condition
Step 3
XL-08 Immediate reaction 1 minute
Step 5
CT-7571-W coating applied (Wet)
Step 2
XL-08 Applied
Step 4
After XL-08
Step 6
CT-7571-W coating dried and sealed
Typical Data
Column | Info |
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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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