We suppose the only thing that could hurt Iron Man™ is rust! That's probably why the producers of Iron Man 2™ sought out corrosion inhibitors to use in the movie. Look for ARMOR WRAP® Paper and blue ARMOR POLY® vapor corrosion inhibiting (VCI) Bags in the top grossing Iron Man 2™ movie by Paramount! Iron Man 2™ is a 2010 American superhero film based on the Marvel™ Comics character of the same name from Marvel Studios™ and Paramount Pictures™. It is the sequel to the 2008 Iron Man™ movie. The film is directed by Jon Favreau and stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark. In the movie, Stark is slowly being poisoned by the palladium in his arc reactor that powers his Iron Man suit. He needs to come up with a new way to power his arc reactor or risk dying. As Stark unpacks the wood crate in his lab you'll see ARMOR WRAP® Paper and ARMOR POLY® film being used to protect the precious metals from corrosion that he is researching for a new element. ARMOR Protective Packaging® provides the industry’s cleanest, easiest, safest and most effective corrosion management systems for metal products. ARMOR’s industry reputation as a trusted business partner has been built by serving its customers and preserving their investments for more than a quarter-century. Even if you’re not Tony Stark, “inventing new elements” in your lab, you need the assurance that only ARMOR can provide in clean, safe and easy corrosion management systems! Click here to view the Iron Man 2™ official website

Scott and the Metal Rescue™ Road Show were back in PA for the 32nd annual Spring Carlisle 2010. Spring Carlisle a collector and classic car swap meet, car corral and auction – marks the beginning of the show and swap meet season for thousands of collector and classic automotive enthusiasts, who travel to the 102-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds from all points of the globe to buy, sell and celebrate all things automotive. We had great success at the 2010 Spring Carlisle! This year all of our Metal Rescue™ Rust Gone Wild? Girls did a fantastic job, with Jannese and Krista returning for the second season. The spring show was very well attended with over 108,000 car enthusiast and nearly 8,000 vendors displaying parts and gear. To say there was a lot of rust at the show would be a HUGE understatement! There was almost every brand of cars represented from early Pontiacs, Ford’s and Chevy’s to 60’s and 70’s muscle cars and everything in between. If you couldn’t find a part you were looking for there, chances are you won’t find it anywhere! The Metal Rescue™ Rust Gone Wild? crew kept themselves busy with demonstrations and handing out product information about Metal Rescue™ throughout the 4 day event. There were many returning customers from previous Carlisle events with plenty of success stories. Look in our Media section for photos of the Spring Carlisle event. Road Show Photos Be sure to check us out at the upcoming Carlisle events including: Ford Nationals June 4th-6th. GM Nationals June 25th-27th. Chrysler Nationals July 9th-11th. Bike Fest July 23rd-25th. Truck Nationals August 6th-8th. Corvettes at Carlisle Aug 27th-29th. Fall Carlisle Sep 29th-Oct 3rd. See you there!

Metal Rescue™ is an excellent rust remover for gas tanks of any type. (We’ve done some video demos on motorcycle gas tanks so be sure to visit the Media section and watch the videos! Informational Videos) One question we commonly receive is what to do after de-rusting a gas tank with Metal Rescue™. Many mechanics and hobbyist are used to using a cream coating of some type to seal the gas tank. This cream coating is often used for two primary reasons: 1) to prevent flash rusting or re-rusting of the gas tank and 2) to fill in any pin holes or holes that were caused by the rust. If there are pin holes in the gas tank, after removing the rust with Metal Rescue™ we do recommend a cream sealer coating of some type. Please read carefully the instructions on the cream sealer coating. Some of these coatings actually require rust to be present in order to allow it to bond properly. This is common with some of the POR products. From our perspective, we would never want to restore a vehicle and leave rust of any type on the metal. If you do not follow some of the paint over rust product instructions carefully you may see the rust creeping back through the coating which, of course, would not be a good thing. Our philosophy is always to remove the rust completely in a safe, clean and easy way and then find a sealer that will work on clean metal. Regarding the concern of flash rusting, typically, this is not a concern when using Metal Rescue™ since Metal Rescue™ is attracted only to the iron oxide and not the metal substrate. However, due to the nature of gasoline tank metals, the fact that years of gasoline stored in them breaks down the metal coatings and makes them susceptible to re-rusting, we do recommend a cream sealer after de-rusting. Again, when using a cream coat sealer, be sure that the sealer will properly bond with clean metal so that it adheres correctly. Always read and follow the instructions on cleaning and de-rusting products before use!

We’re proud to let everyone know we have our very own Boston Marathoner here at ARMOR! Lindsey Erickson participated in the 114th running of the Boston Marathon today! While not a newcomer to marathons (she’s done the Chicago, Detroit and others) this was her first entry at Boston! The world’s oldest annual marathon- Boston is as prestigious as they come. Lindsey’s determination and commitment are inspiring. We’re excited for Lindsey and wish her the best of luck!

Ok, Alfred Lord Tennyson may not have been referring to Carlisle when he wrote his famous poem, Locksley Hall, that refers to spring and a young man’s fancy. But, I’d bet that if he were writing it today and he was a “car guy”, he’d definitely be thinking thoughtfully of Spring Carlisle. This week marks the start up of the Carlisle Events in of course, Carlisle, PA. In its 33rd year, Spring Carlisle – a collector and classic car swap meet, car corral and auction – marks the beginning of the show and swap meet season for thousands of collector and classic automotive enthusiasts, who travel to the 102-acre Carlisle PA Fairgrounds from all points of the globe to buy, sell and celebrate all things automotive. The event lasts five days, April 21-25 and is an absolute must for anyone involved in car collecting! Be sure to look up the Metal Rescue™ Rust Gone Wild team at the show. They’ll be located in NG4 (listed in the directory as ARMOR PROTECTIVE PACKAGING) and will be doing product demos, sales and of course, you’ll get a chance to meet the Rust Gone Wild™ Girls!

For the most part, people tend to think of recycling in terms of what they put at their curb side bin or what they take to the local newspaper drop off center or bottle return counter. But for car enthusiasts, there is a whole other avenue that we don’t think of that can help you as well as the environment. Radiator fluids, power steering and brake fluids, used motor oil……What are you doing with those items? If you’re like me, you have a couple of bottles filled with used automotive fluids, sitting in your garage, wondering what to do with them. I recently found a useful website called www.RecycleChicken.com (thanks to an article in the March NM3 magazine). Simply go to the site, select your item, be it used oil filters, used motor oil or used power steering fluid and then type in your zip code to find a list of places that will take them back! Go ahead, be green even while working on your machine! www.recyclechicken.com

If you've missed the video on how Metal Rescue saved a 1964 Impala parking lamp, be sure to read Carl's post and see the video! www.impalaproject.com

Robin McConnell, President and Technical Director of ARMOR Protective Packaging, was recently nominated to be Vice Chairman of the NACE Technology Exchange Group for Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors. NACE International is the largest and most recognized corrosion association in the world. One of the various functions of the Technology Exchange Group is to help write and approve standards used by industry professionals, instructors, professors, government officials, and experts from regulatory and governing bodies that are associated with the metals and corrosion management industries. Robin holds patents in the area of vapor corrosion inhibitors and is recognized in the industry for his expertise in corrosion management, specifically in the area of vapor corrosion inhibitors.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Recently I was browsing through some google searches for Willys Jeep and 4x4 related video. I came across a terrific set of videos put out by Modern Marvels. If you are an off-roader, Jeep enthusiast, World War II buff or just interested in vehicles, you won’t want to miss the Modern Marvels videos on the Willys Jeep. There are 5 separate videos approximately 10 minutes each. You won’t want to miss them! www.youtube.com/modernmarvels

Check out a great e-How on how to remove rust from a motorcycle gas tank. www.ehow.com For some great pictures on this topic, go to the Metal Rescue™ website, Media/Photos sections under Automotive.www.metalrescue.com

Metal Rescue™ is definitely a hot new product in the field of rust removal. For some, it’s difficult to imagine a water-based product removing rust. So, after years of removing rust with harsh acids or cumbersome electrolysis, some users try to work with Metal Rescue™ in the same way they use those other products. Metal Rescue™ Rust Remover Bath is different. Because it is water-based, it reacts similar to water in terms of freezing and thawing. One thing to be aware of is that Metal Rescue™ will not work well in cold temperatures. Just as a cold soapy bath solution will not clean dishes very easily, a cold Metal Rescue™ bath will not remove rust very easily. At room temperature (70°F or above) Metal Rescue™ works fantastic. If you are trying to speed up the de-rusting process, elevated temperatures help to make it work faster. For most home users, there is no need to elevate the temperature as speed is not a concern. Just place your rusty part in a room temperature Metal Rescue™ bath and come back in a few hours to check the difference. If the rust is severe, give it a few more hours. Remember, while Metal Rescue™ is a hot new product, it doesn’t do well in a cold garage!

At autorestoration101.com, the site says “Tips, techniques and anything related to old cars!” That just about hits the nail on the head. If you’re looking for anything related to old cars, then this is a great resource. Auto Restoration recently reviewed our Metal Rescue™ Rust Remover Bath. Their review? February 23rd, “the results are impressive”. If you are looking for auto restoration tools, auto restoration products, rust repair, metal working info or as they say, anything related to old cars, check them out! AutoRestoration101

This weekend in Michigan marked the first time in months that the temperature reached the mid-40s and the sun shone warm and bright nearly the entire weekend! For many, our thoughts turn to baseball, beaches and warm spring days. It also gets us thinking about Spring Carlisle! If you are a car collector, auto enthusiast or just love great flea markets and seeing lots of antiques and car collectables then Spring Carlisle is the place for you. Located in central Pennsylvania, Carlisle is a must see event. Whether you are looking for that hard to find carburetor for your 1960 Corvette or a hand carved cigar store Indian, Carlisle is the place to be come April 21-25. Carlisle Events

It’s not every day that we meet a person who goes out of their way for us, when in reality, there is nothing in it for them. Today I stopped at Fenton Automotive in Fenton, Michigan. I was on the hunt for rusty parts! We have an upcoming Autorama Show this weekend in downtown Detroit for our Metal Rescue Rust Gone Wild? Tour and we needed some rusty parts to de-rust at our exhibit. I introduced myself to Tom, gave him a quick intro into what we were doing at the Autorama show and why we needed rusty parts. It didn’t take him more than a few seconds to think about what I was asking and immediately say “sure, come on back”. Tom went out of his way to find me two overflowing boxes of rusty car parts. He didn’t need to do it. He certainly could said he didn’t have the time. So, I wanted to thank him again and share a good story about someone doing a small gesture that helped another person tremendously. I’m very busy, as most of us are. I really didn’t have time to travel all over Michigan looking for rusty parts for our show. Tom and Fenton Automotive helped out tremendously and I wanted others to know about them. I’ve never had my car fixed there, but if character and friendliness are important in running a business, which I know they are, Tom and Fenton Automotive have my business! Visit them at www.fentonautomotiverepair.com

We get quite a few questions about corrosion and how it works, what causes it, etc. Some people want the basics, while others want a very technical explanation. Let’s start here with the technical information about corrosion. When products are fabricated out of iron, steel or other metals, it’s natural for them to return to their original state. The process is called corrosion. Corrosion of metal is an electrochemical process. In the corrosion process, electrons flow from high energy areas of metal to low energy areas through a conducting solution on the surface of the metal. The solution is called an electrolyte, caused by water, rain, moisture, or humidity. Not very much of an electrolyte is needed to cause corrosion. Even 60% relative humidity will form an electrolyte, which can cause corrosion. The high energy area of a metal is called an anode. This is the area of metal where current leaves to enter an electrolyte. The low energy area is a cathode. Current leaves the electrolyte here and returns to the metal. The number of pairs of cathodes and anodes are specific to each metal. Metals, which have more pairs, are more susceptible to corrosion. For instance, machined metal surfaces have more pairs. In some cases, corrosion can occur within minutes. The corrosion process results in the formation of oxidation on a metal surface. If the metal layer is physically sturdy, the corrosion process can be delayed while the layer acts as a buffer between the electrolyte and the metal. If the layer is fragile or porous, the corrosion continues unhindered. For instance, in the comparison of aluminum and steel, aluminum is a high-energy metal. Atmospheric corrosion is slowed considerably, but not permanently. Steel, likewise, is a high-energy metal, however, it is a porous metal and has a fragile oxidation layer. To prevent corrosion, it requires outside assistance. We’ll tackle what that outside assistance could be in another session. For now, if you want to know more, visit www.armorvci.com for details.

While traveling in the Southwest (USA) this past week, I met Rob Braun, owner and proprietor of Willys Works, Inc. located in Tucson, Arizona. Willys Works specializes in Willys and Jeep parts from the early 1940’s to the 1980’s. Now, I have to admit that the Willys Jeep holds a special place in my heart. I previously owned a 1947 CJ2A and currently own a 1959 CJ5. For those bitten by the Jeep bug, you can never see too many Jeeps in your lifetime-especially those made by Willys from the 1940s to the late 1960s. Seeing a Jeep from the 40s, 50s or 60s brings out a special feeling in Jeep enthusiasts. Rob’s business, Willys Works, stocks 1,000s of Jeep parts from axles to frames to brakes to decals. There are about a half dozen old Jeeps on his property all in need of a caring purchaser to bring them back to life. If you are in need of any Jeep parts, be sure to look up Rob on the internet at www.willysworks.com . Thanks for showing me around Rob!

Welcome to “Rust Gone Wild?”! ARMOR Protective Packaging’s blog designed to educate, share, impart knowledge, provide helpful contacts, save you money and even have some fun! My name is David Yancho, ARMOR’s Vice President. I’ll be your host and Rust Gone Wild?’s primary author. You can reach me at dyancho@armorvci.com . Periodically, other authors might appear. When they do, I’ll be sure to give them a proper introduction. First, a note about our title. Why the ?? We’ll, because it’s a question that’s why! Has YOUR rust gone wild? Ours certainly hasn’t, but that’s because we’ve got the solution to rust. ARMOR provides some of the world’s best rust inhibitors and rust removal technology. But you can learn more about that on our websites www.armorvci.com and www.metalrescue.com . For now, we’d rather let you know what to expect from Rust Gone Wild?. We travel the world to support our industrial customers. From Europe to China to Mexico, you’ll find ARMOR products in use by major corporation s to prevent and remove rust. For our consumer market, we travel the nation. You will find us at the country’s largest car shows, antique shows and tractor shows. We frequent Carlisle and Hershey car shows and our rust removal product, Metal Rescue™, is used by professionals and hobbyist across the country. From these shows and from our frequent interaction with customers, we’ll be sharing stories, resources, how to’s, great ideas and general industrial and do-it-your-self type information. Feel free to email me and if you are one of those advanced users, be sure to grab our RSS feed. If social media is more your thing, we’d love to have you follow us on Twitter or become our fan on Facebook. Thanks for reading. We hope we deliver!

It’s been a long time coming but the new Metal Rescue™ site is finally here! ARMOR is pleased to provide a comprehensive site for rust removal and rust prevention tips. This site is loaded with before and after photos of remarkable rust removal projects. It contains videos of testimonials and how-to instruction about the best way to remove and prevent rust. Track our Metal Rescue™ “Rust Gone Wild?” Team around the country at auto shows, classic car meets, hot rod shows, antique festivals and tractor shows. The “Rust Gone Wild?” Team can show you how to easily de-rust even the toughest and most stubborn rust. Visit us often as this site will be updated frequently. Follow this blog as I’ll have tips, success stories, product reviews and other important information about corrosion management.

This site was made for you! Enjoy and learn about rust and corrosion management at www.metalrescue.com