Case Study | Maintenance | How an Automotive Paint Shop Prevented a Projected Loss Due to Rust

An automotive paint shop encountered significant issues with its 500m³ mild steel paint booth tank, which is crucial for maintaining a dust-free environment during the painting process. This tank plays a vital role in achieving high-quality factory finishes and safeguarding operators from hazardous paint fumes. Unfortunately, the tank frequently developed rust, resulting in pitting and cavities, especially at welded joints, increasing the risk of punctures.

The ongoing rust problem led to paint peeling, necessitating costly reapplications every three months, and raised concerns about potential structural damage, jeopardizing production continuity and risking substantial financial loss.

NCH Asia Pacific provided a comprehensive solution to repair the tank’s surface without welding and developed a long-term strategy to prevent further paint peeling. We utilized NCH Aquastick as a filler for the cavities, followed by the application of NCH Salvage II Plus, which encapsulates rust and serves as both a primer and topcoat.

Since implementing our solutions, the paint shop has not experienced any rust or paint loss on the tank walls for over six months. With their investment in our products, the customer successfully avoided an anticipated monetary loss, preserving their capital investment and ensuring smoother operations.