How to use Movil with rust converter and how to choose the right one?

Movil with a rust converter - aerosol and liquid, is used to preserve hidden cavities in the car body. Its purpose is to transform existing rust and prevent the formation of new ones. This is only one of the anticorrosive, but it is one of the first to be launched in Russia, which is why it is best known to motorists.

Initially, the formula of this tool was developed by the Research Institute of Moscow and Vilnius, which was reflected in the name. To date, this formula has been improved and various ingredients have been added to improve the anti-corrosion properties, including rust converters. Antikor in "Movil", the name of which is indicated "with rust converter" are produced by several Russian companies.

Composition and principle of action of Movil

Movil with a converter refers to PINS - film-forming inhibited oil formulations. Its effect is that, thanks to penetrant inhibitors, the agent penetrates the micropores of iron oxide, the converter transforms the oxides into a non-corrosive form of iron, and polymer resins form a film on the surface. The film blocks the access of water and oxygen, making the further oxidation process impossible.

The composition of this anticorrosive contains the following substances:

• drying oil;
• motor oil;
• White Spirit;
• kerosene;
• rust converter;
• inhibitors.

Which converter is part of the Movil depends on the manufacturer. For example, in the Autoconservant from AGAT-AUTO, tannin is used as a converter, which transforms the residual oxides into iron tannate.

Manufacturers

To date, Movil with a rust converter of such manufacturers are on sale:

• Altrans - aerosol with rust converter;
• Astrochem - “Movil Antiruster”, spray with rust converter;
• AGAT-AUTO - “Auto Preservative Movil”, an aerosol with a rust converter;
• PCF Development - “Movil NN MasterWax with rust converter”, liquid and aerosol.

Pretty good reviews about the anticorrosion produced by "Altrans". It has a catchy design: the medieval knight is depicted on the bottles. They also speak well of Movil NN MasterWax manufactured by PKF Razvitie.

Which Movil is cheaper?

To date, Movil aerosols, which include a rust converter, are in the same price range - about 300 rubles per liter. The final price may vary depending on the region where auto chemical goods are sold, and the amount of anticorrosion purchased. Traditionally, small packages cost a little more.

Liquid products cost about half the price of aerosols (about 150 rubles per liter). If you plan to apply the product on the surface to be protected with a brush, then there is the opportunity to save Liquid can also be applied with a spray.

What surfaces is the Movil anticorrosive for?

Anticorrosive with rust converter can be used on metal surfaces, including coated with paintwork. Do not cover rubber parts and any surfaces coated with synthetic mastics or other synthetic chemicals with this product.

Car owners use Movil mainly for processing closed cavities - sills, pillars, surfaces behind the radiator lining.Using it to protect the bottom and external parts is impractical, since it does not have mechanical strength. You should not use this anticorrosive inside the cabin, as it has a more pronounced chemical smell than regular Movil.

Instruction for use

Movil is applied to easily accessible places as follows.

1. Surface preparation: dirt and rust are removed from the metal (upper loose layer of oxides), after which it is degreased.
2. Drying the surface.
3. Application of the 1st layer of Movil (the temperature should be in the range + 10 ° C to + 30 ° C). The spray is applied through the spray head, and the nozzle and tube are removed (they are designed for hard to reach places). The liquid is applied with a roller or brush.
4. Intermediate drying. If necessary, it can be accelerated by dipping the place of treatment with warm air.
5. Application of the second and third layer (with another intermediate drying).
6. Finish drying. The final drying of the composition occurs approximately two hours after the application of the last layer.

Tip

If during the processing the product got on the front surface, you need to immediately wipe it with a bitumen stain cleaner.

How to treat hidden cavities?

Processing hidden cavities has its own characteristics.

1. It is necessary to remove those elements that impede access to the treated surfaces.
2. Flush cavities with water through drainage holes. Before washing, check the holes and, if necessary, clean the holes.
3. Treat the cavity with a rust converter, then rinse with an alkaline reagent. The reagent is selected depending on the type of converter.
4. Dry the cavity with warm air.
5. Apply layers of anticorrosive with intermediate drying.

Tip

Sprayers with a working pressure of 4-12 MPa (airless application) or 2-4 atmospheres (air method) are suitable for applying liquid.

Work Precautions

Do not allow the product to reach unprotected parts of the body. Apply Movil either in the open air or in a well-ventilated area. If the product nevertheless gets on the skin, it is necessary to wash it off with white spirit. Anticorrosive materials are flammable materials, so smoking is not worth it when applied.

During storage and transportation, it should be borne in mind that direct sunlight and heating above + 50º C, as well as staying near open flame sources are unacceptable. In aerosol cans, the product is under pressure, so the temperature of transportation and storage should be even lower - up to + 40º C. Another safety measure is to store car chemistry in places inaccessible to children.

Myths and Facts

Among car owners, there are many rumors about Movil. Some of them turn the anticorrosive into an extraordinary miracle remedy, while others, on the contrary, deny all the positive aspects. It is worthwhile to deal with fables in order to use the tool for its intended purpose and get the expected effect as a result.

• Myth 1.

Movil with a converter can be applied to metal with any layer of rust - chemistry will “eat” everything. In fact, a loose layer of oxides must be cleaned off. The converter only copes with the residual layer, which is difficult to remove from the metal. That is, using such a tool, the metal does not need to be cleaned to a shine, but the "growths" of rust and dirt must be removed.

• Myth 2.

Aerosol consumption is less than liquid. In reality, both the liquid and the spray should form a uniform thin layer on the metal. And in that, and in another case, the flow rate will be approximately 400-500 ml per square meter.

• Myth 3.

Movil, produced in Soviet times, was real, and now they sell compounds that are much worse. In reality, only counterfeit can be worse in quality, since official manufacturers are interested in good reviews and increasing sales of their products, and not in complaints and the return of low-quality chemicals.At the same time, the consistency and appearance of anticorrosive may differ from its “grandfather”, as manufacturers are trying to improve such qualities as fluidity during application, resistance to high temperatures, and anticorrosion properties. The improvement is due to new inhibitors and additives, for example, a rust converter, so the smell, color, and density of the composition change.

• Myth 4.

The tool is enough to apply 1 time when buying a car. The opposite, but the same wrong opinion - you need to smear the cavity with Movil every month. Those who used such car chemistry know that the product will protect the car for several years if hidden cavities have been processed, and will last no more than a year on surfaces subject to mechanical stress.

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