Articles by: Zerust Rust Prevention
How to Protect Your New Gun From Rust and Corrosion
As often happens when there is political uncertainty, economic instability or people feel their rights may be infringed upon, gun and ammunition sales go up. That’s what we’re seeing today amid global concern of the coronavirus, COVID-19. Even as stores…
Avoid Stored Ammo Rust With VCI Technology
U.S. sales of ammunition have risen more than 100 percent in multiple states since just last month, and the New York Times reports a substantial surge in the number of first-time gun buyers. This spike is almost certainly in response…
How to Prevent Hand Tool Rust, Keeping Your Tools Working and Looking New
“It’s a poor craftsman who blames his tools.” At least that’s how the saying goes. But as any good craftsman will tell you, if you’re working with poorly-maintained hand tools, it won’t matter how skilled you are. One of the…
Prevent Brass Instrument Tarnish With Zerust Anti-Tarnish Capsules
There is something about brass that produces a great, rich timbre – perfect for musical instruments. Brass is a non-ferrous metal, meaning it contains no iron and therefore cannot rust. However, it is comprised of zinc and copper, which can…
Prevent Steel Corrosion of Valuable Metal Parts With VCI Poly Bags
Many manufacturers and shippers rely on steel components in production. Some store valuable metal parts on shelves for months or years on end, with the assurance it will be available at a moment’s notice if needed. The last thing any…
Prevent Rifle Rust and Corrosion During Long-Term Storage
Hunting seasons vary from state-to-state, but even the most avid hunters usually place their rifles in storage at least for a time. To prevent rifle rust and corrosion during long-term storage, it’s important to keep your weapon cleaned, oiled and…
Shipping Electronics Overseas? Plastabs, Vapor Capsules Offer Electronics Corrosion Prevention
Electronics are incredibly useful, often fragile and frequently expensive. Protecting electronic equipment from damage during shipping and storage is top priority for manufacturers, shippers, warehouses and third-party logistics firms (3PLs). Knowing the best electronics corrosion prevention methods and products to…
Zerust Hockey Skate Blade Covers Keep Rust From Dulling Your Edge
Hockey players can endure punishment on the ice, but one opponent they’d do well to steer clear of is rust. Rusted hockey skates are dulled, which can impede a player’s ability to maneuver properly – and safely. Players may even…
VCI Vehicle Covers Trusted to Keep Corrosion, Rust in Check on Snow, Ice Removal Trucks
The rumble of snow plows, salt trucks and other road-clearing commercial vehicles is increasingly common as we enter the thick of winter storm season. Most regions in the U.S. experience snow and ice storms to some degree each year, and…
Searching the Best Gun Rust Prevention Products for Firearm Storage
Rust is always a risk when it comes to metal, and firearms are no exceptions – particularly carry guns because of their constant proximity to the human body. The best gun rust prevention products are those that are chemical-free, tidy,…
Preventing Bicycle Rust That Can Bust Your Ride if You Store it Outdoors
You may have good reason to store your bicycle temporarily outdoors. In an ideal world, every bike would have a convenient, climate-controlled, indoor space to be shielded from the elements after each ride. Unfortunately, that’s not always possible. If you…
VCI Motorcycle Rust Prevention for Fall, Winter Storage
Most motorcycle owners are fastidious about keeping their bikes clean. A motorcycle that is left muddied, dinged or salt-lined is a pock on the owner’s pride – and soon enough their pocketbook if they aren’t careful. Bike owners especially need…
ATV Rust Covers Prevent Long-Term Corrosion Damage
There’s more than one way to wreck an ATV. Hidden stumps, too-fast turns – and let’s not forget rust. Unlike a sudden crash, corrosion to your quad can creep up over time, but still resulting in costly damage and potentially…
Preventing Silver Coin Tarnish an Imperative to Collectors
Preventing silver coin tarnish is important to the growing number of historic and rare coin collectors. Citing new statistics from the U.S. Mint’s coin collector statistics, Numismatic News reports collection of historic, commemorative and rare coins is on the rise.…
Prevent Corroded Barrels With the Right Gun Cleaner and Gun Oil
Responsible firearm owners know that proper gun maintenance and storage is obligatory. Newer models may not necessarily need to be cleaned after every use (though there is some debate among enthusiasts on ideal cleaning frequency), but it’s a given that…
Electric Panel Box Rust Prevention: Zerust Vapor Capsules Offer Protection
Electronic panel box rust has the potential to be incredibly dangerous – not to mention a shock to your pocketbook. After all, rust is sure sign moisture has wormed its way into electrical components, and electricity and water are two…
Prevent Classic Car Rust With Zerust Car Covers
It’s tough to resist the allure of a classic car. It’s a passion, a piece of history, a prized possession. The stakes are high for owners hoping to prevent classic car rust. Investment in classic cars is on a slight…
Preventing Ammo Rust With Proper Storage, Including VCI Poly Bags, Capsules
Whether you are a stockpiling survivalist or simply need to store a small case for safekeeping, firearm enthusiasts cannot overlook the importance of preventing ammo rust (or likely more accurate, ammo corrosion). Failure to properly store ammunition can result in…
Ask Rust Prevention Experts: Does Summer Weather Accelerate Rust?
Rust is fragile, brittle, yet a formidable foe that weakens even the toughest iron and steel. While rust takes hold in virtually all climates and seasons, Zerust rust prevention experts warn that summer air can pose an especially heightened risk…
Fighting Rust: The Last Battle for U.S. WWII Ships, Other Historic Artifacts
With the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, when WWII Allied forces flooded the beaches of Normandy in a massive offense, the biggest seaborne invasion in history, attention shifted to cargo ships that made this and many other pivotal…
Don’t Let Boat Rust Keep You Anchored This Summer
Preventing boat rust isn’t solely about ensuring your ship shines. It’s about the assurance it stays seaworthy and protecting your investment. Beyond just being unsightly, boat rust and corrosion can spring a huge leak in your bank account because, as…
Prevent Skateboard Rust, Lengthen Your Longboard’s Lifespan
Skateboard rust probably isn’t on the radar of many riders. No, we’re not taking a dig at skaters with stale skills, but actual rust on a skateboard. Skateboards are typically made of wood and heavy metals, built to take the…
VCI Technology Helps in Preventing Golf Club Rust
When you pull your MGI GOLF golfer’s bag out of storage for the first time this season, you might expect your swing to be a little rusty, but that’s not the condition in which you want to find your clubs.…
Preventing Motorcycle Rust Key as Used Model Sales Increase
Preventing motorcycle rust was always a concern for bike owners. However, it’s increasingly become a top priority as buyers new to the market are more frequently choosing used models, and the reality is, the older a motorcycle is, the more…
A Cut Above the Rest: Preventing Rust on Collectible Knives
Knives have been around nearly as long as people, our species in many ways defined by the ability to craft them as survival tools. Just a few years ago, archaeologists in Spain reportedly discovered a small, flint knife crafted by…
Saltwater Fishing Reel and Tackle Box Rust Prevention Tips Ahead of Spring Break
After a long winter of polar vortexes and record-breaking chill, folks are beyond ready to trade their long johns and boots for shorts and flip-flops. Popular spring break ventures have long included epic fishing excursions, from deep sea charter trips…
Rust Prevention Easier Than the Cure: Breakthrough Study Shows Why Rust Is So Tough to Tackle
An ounce of rust prevention is worth more than a pound of cure, and a new breakthrough study by the U.S. Department of Energy shows why. For the first time, researchers were able to witness – in unprecedented detail –…
Prevent Gun Barrel Rust With Zerust Tube and Barrel Strip
Whether you stash your gun or rifle in the back of a closet, in the pickup truck console or an in-ground cache, taking proper steps to prevent gun barrel rust is a must – particularly if you’re using corrosive ammunition.…
Help Prevent Rust on Baking Sheets and Other Bake/Cookware With Non-Toxic Vapor Capsules
If your baking sheets, cookie cutters, muffin tins, roasting pans and cast iron cookware got lots of love over the holidays, those pieces might be looking a bit worse for the wear now that’s it’s January. They may even be…
Battling Boat Rust? Zerust VCI Capsules for Boats Will Help Win the War Against Rust
A boat owner’s greatest enemy is indeed a force of nature, but it isn’t ominous stormy skies or even towering walls of rough-water waves. It’s rust. Silent. Invisible until its damage is underway. And it costs U.S. boat owners –…
Prevent Silver Tarnish of Special Serving Dishes, Platters and Utensils
Heirloom silver serving trays, dishes, platters, teapots, candlesticks and utensils add a touch of tradition and elegance to holiday festivities. Unfortunately, keeping these pieces timeless requires special care to prevent silver tarnish from taking hold. Tarnish, also known as silver…
Chilling Out: Cold Weather Gun Rust Prevention
With the northern hemisphere now firmly in winter’s icy grip, extra precaution is critical to keeping your weapons safe from the clutches of cold weather. Gun rust prevention in winter doesn’t need to be costly or time-consuming, but it must…
Electronics Rust Prevention Critical in the Age of Tech
From ever-expanding in-vehicle dashboard entertainment to the smartphones that have become so ubiquitous, our economy is reliant on technology, which in turn is reliant on electronics. That makes electronics rust prevention a core priority as our communications, transportation and economy…
Car Rust Prevention and Avoiding Flood-Rusted Vehicles
Car rust prevention is at the forefront of the minds of many vehicle owners residing in flood-prone areas, as record rains and flooding have hit numerous areas of the country hard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns firstly that consumers to…
Zerust Skate Guard Covers Key to Rust-Free Beautiful Blades
Figure skating season is well under way and hockey season officially started this month. If it’s been a while since you broke out your blades, you may have been dismayed to notice an accumulation of rust. Zerust skate guard covers…
Keeping Motorcycle Rust at Bay With Proper Winter Storage
Motorcycle rust is a major concern for dedicated riders. It’s most likely to rear its ugly head after a long winter of improper storage (a horror some riders refer to as “garbage rot”). Most riders aren’t displaying their bikes off-season…