K-Phos is a major breakthrough in the field of corrosion protection. It was developed to provide a simple method of applying an organic sealed phosphate coating to metal. Highly resistant to rust and corrosion, it provides an excellent bond for Gun Kote. Easily applied, K-Phos offers the protection against rust and corrosion formerly available only by means of a complex system of tanks and solutions. Surfaces treated with K-Phos can be exposed to weather for several days until a final finish is applied without losing its protective effectiveness.

These pictures show the etch effect of the K-Phos process

Before Treatment                                     After Treatment

Chipping and Peeling
Because of the fine crystalline structure of the phosphate coating that is combined with the organic binder, K-Phos provides improved impact and bend resistance, superior to conventional phosphate treatments.

Easy to Use
K-Phos is a non-aqueous liquid chemical that is applied at room temperature as supplied to the user. One gallon will cover from 1200 to 1800 square feet. Two simple steps are involved in the application of K-Phos:

First, the surface to be treated is thoroughly cleaned. Machined surfaces need only to be solvent cleaned to remove all traces of oil, grease or similar contaminants. Surfaces with scale, rust, or corrosion should be solvent cleaned, sandblasted to expose the bright metal.

Second, K-Phos is applied and allowed to stand 10 to 15 minutes or until dry to the touch.

Tests
In laboratory tests, steel panels treated only with K-Phos have been subjected to the standard salt test for 72 hours without a breakdown of the coating. Painted panels, scored through to bright metal, after 250 hours showed a fine line of rust only where the bare metal was exposed.

Uses
K-Phos can be used as a protective pre-finish treatment. Manufacturers find it the perfect solution to rust and corrosion problems on all types of machinery and farm equipment, tools, nuts and bolts, metal office furniture, fluorescent light fixtures, iron railings, wrought iron furniture and fixtures, boat trailers, electrical switch boxes, water heaters, lawn mowers, bicycle frames, etc. Because of the ease of application, painters and metal finishers, mechanics and machinists, farmers and homeowners can use K-Phos wherever positive rust prevention is required.

Meets Government Requirements
K-Phos meets the requirements of specifications Mil-C-490A and TT-C-490 applicable to phosphate coatings.