AUTOMOTIVE CHEMICALS AND RESTORATION AIDS
Prosco, Inc. makes a number of products directed to the professional automotive trade along with products for the serious restorer or hobbyist.
A sampling of products:
556 "ULTRA-SAFE" parts washing concentrate. This product is a highly concentrated water-based parts washing cleaner / degreaser that is totally non-hazardous and pH neutral. Safe and effective.
PAINT STRIPPER. This is the one the pros use. Strongest stripper on the market. Will remove all finishes even epoxies. Heavy-bodied, will cling to verticle surfaces. Soap and water clean-up. Not safe on plastic or fiberglass.
"HALT CLEANER". A "must" cleaner to have around the shop or home. Will clean almost anything. Excellent for removing grease, oil, dirt and other shop soils. Can be used as a carpet and upholstery spot remover or cleaner. Packaged as a concentrate or ready to use spray.
562 "ULTRA-CLEAR" car washing compound. Concentrated and safe to use car wash compound. Specially formulated to protect all clear-cote finishes but strong enough to tackle the tough cleaning jobs.
PL-323 "PENETRATING & LUBRICATING FLUID". Also can be used as a water dispersant. Try this product vs. the "famous stuff". Works better, stronger formula, less expensive and available in larger sizes.
RP-80 "RUST PREVENTATIVE". Stripping a car or parts to bare metal? Can't get them coated right away? Try spraying them with RP-80. RP-80 is simple to apply and offers complete rust and corrosion protection for 90 days or more. Simply remove RP-80 with soap and water, dry and wipe down with lacquer thinner and your parts are ready to paint. Not intended for outside storage.
AD-3 "RUST REMOVER". The most complete rust removal product on the market. Don't paint over rust remove it first. AD-3 mixed with water offers the most thorough rust removal even in hidden places. AD-3 may be sprayed or used as a soak. After rust removal is complete surface will be coated with a zinc phosphate coating which will protect against re-rusting and aid in new paint adhesion. Safe to use and non-hazardous.