This document discusses corrosion control and the importance of thoroughly cleaning metal surfaces prior to coating application. It explains that visually clean blasted surfaces still contain microscopic contaminants that can cause corrosion under coatings over time. The standard surface preparation methods do not fully remove these contaminants. The CleanWirx system is presented as an improved method that uses a gel to dissolve and remove microscopic contaminants, ensuring coatings adhere properly and assets last longer. It provides a deep decontamination in a simple, efficient process.

1. A Deeper Understanding
of Corrosion Control
Utilizing no-fuss, practical implementation of
new technologies for improved long-term corrosion prevention

2. The #1 factor determining
the success or failure of protective coatings
(including galavanization)
Scope of Metal Surface Preparation

3. Corrosion Control FAILURE:
Weak, Shallow Surface Cleaning
“Conventional surface preparation
systems set up mechanisms for
coating failure because they fail
to account for & address the
roots of corrosion.”

4. Visually Clean, Blasted Surfaces Contain
Microscopic Contaminants

5. Visual Standards Fail to Recognize
Microscopic Contaminants

6. Contaminants Clearly Visualized Under Microscopic
Examination of “Clean” Blasted Surface

7. Contaminants Draw Moisture From the Atmosphere

8. Microscopic Contaminants Bond
with Atmospheric Moisture

9. Corrosion Process (Flash Rusting) Begins

10. Visual Standards Fail To Recognize Microscopic Oxidation

11. Coating Covers Microscopic Contaminants
and Oxidation (Rust)

12. Coating Conceals but Does Not Remove
Contaminants and Oxidation (Rust)

13. Contaminants and Oxidation (Rust) Become “Ticking
Time Bomb” of Corrosion Reactions

14. Moisture Moves Through Coating via Osmosis

15. Hydrostatic Pressure Builds Beneath Coating

16. Corrosion Reactions Occur & Rust Develops
Beneath Coating

17. Expansion of Corrosion Reactions Causes
Coating Delamination

18. Corrosion Blisters “Bloom”
Compromised Coating & Metal Fail

19. Corrosion Control SUCCESS:
Deep Surface Decontamination
“CleanWirx surface decontamination pioneers
an entirely new category of surface preparation that
gets to the roots of corrosion to eliminate impurities
that interfere with coating adhesion & performance.”

20. Microscopic Contaminants Recognized and
Anticipated After Abrasive Blast Cleaning

21. Metal is Treated with CleanWirx Decontamination Gel

22. CleanWirx Gel Allowed to Dwell on Metal 30 Minutes

23. CleanWirx Gel Dissolves & Eliminates
Microscopic Contaminants

24. Metal is Pressure Washed
with CleanWirx Rinse

25. CleanWirx Rinse
Washes Away Gel

26. Decontaminated Metal Dries
Ready to Coat

27. Microscopic Analysis Confirms Absence of
Microcontaminants, Film & Residue on CleanWirx-
Treated Metal

28. Coating is Applied to (CleanWirx-Treated)
Decontaminated Metal

29. No Corrosion Mechanisms Remain Under Coating
So Coating Adhesion & Performance Are Unimpeded

30. Assets Treated with CleanWirx Last Longer Due to
More Uniform Coating Adhesion & Longevity

31. SIMPLE, EFFICIENT REMOVAL
OF MICRO-CONTAMINANTS
& INTERFERENCE MATERIALS
1 2 3

32. 1 apply CleanWirx gel to blasted metal
spray, brush, dip or roll on

33. 2 wait 30 minutes (recommended dwell time)
micro-contaminants removed & suspended in gel

34. 3 pressure wash with CleanWirx rinse
decontaminated surface ready to apply
your choice of paint or protective coating
Non-Film Forming
Coating Neutral
Holds the Blast
Biodegradable
Non-Hazardous

35. • NO inhibitors
• NO dehumidification
• NO acid wash
• NO re-blasting
• LEANER
• GREENER
• FASTER
• DEEPER
Better ProcessBetter Solution
• Lengthens coating maintenance intervals up to 5x
• Single-pass continuous process, even across large
surfaces
• Removes impurities thoroughly for no-hassle compl
iance
• Significant process time and cost savings
Better Results