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Unique RED IBRD "Soaps" ...check Rusting 3 Ways Red Lead has earned Jte place as the stand ard" metal-protective paint. One reason is Us ability to react with the vehicle and produce unique lead "soaps." . These "soap" formations grow to fotm 4 tough, impervious, intermeshing matrix within the paint film (see photomicrographs). The "soaps" help Red Lead inhibitrust three ways. 1. Toughen Paint Film. Radiating from central cores She "soap" formations -develop rod-like projections. These form a dense intermeshing structure that mechanically reinforces and toughens the paint film. 2. Make Film Water-Resistant The thick,;impervious matrix of lead "soap" fibres foelps re strict the passage of moisture through the paint fitTM. And metal cannot rust without the presence of moisture. 3. Keep Film Flexible. The "soap" formations al, ----- - all-along their soft, intertwin- prevent : paint film is subject Thus the lead "soaps" aid in maintaining the continuity of the paint him. Lead "soaps" form primarily in the dry paint film as it ages and the vehicle decora tes. Red Lead's ability to riowly combine with the decomposition products actimUy en hances thb life of .the film. Red Lead's slow rate of reaction means the film age-hmrdens at a slower rate. It thus retains a high degree of flexibility, a great factor m its lasting ad hesion. Remember, too. Red Lead is compatible with practically.all vehicles commonly used in metal protective paints, including many of the fast-dryingresin types; ` Specify RED LEAD for ALL Metal Protective Paints The rust-resistant properties of Red Lead are ao pronounced that it improves auy.metaj. pro tege print So, no matter what pnce you m2!-- you'll get n better print if it contains The photomicrographs above show how Red Lead "soaps" progressively spread ottt as they grow. KD`4020B--Corrosion, June, 1947 ~k dut ch sdt RED LEAD N 29242