rustproofs
Shields from oxidation
Rustproofs means makes resistant to rust, typically by applying a protective coating or treatment.
The term appears most often in automotive contexts: The dealer rustproofs new cars before delivery.
As an adjective, rustproof describes something already resistant to corrosion: rustproof screws, a rustproof finish.
Protective metal coating process
- anodizingElectrolytic metal surface treatment
- electroplatingElectrically depositing metal layers
- chromateChromium-oxygen anion
- bluingOptical whitening agent
tinning · powder-coating · stainless · alloy · zinc · nickel · cadmium · primer
Persisting over extended time
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- resilientAble to recover quickly
enduring · heavy-duty · permanent · reinforced · maintenance-free · all-weather · industrial-grade
Gap-blocking substance
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- waterproofingMaking impervious to moisture
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
- anticorrosivePreventing metal degradation
preservative · shielding · resistant · impervious · safeguard · armor · plating
galvanization
Protective metal coating process
- anodizingElectrolytic metal surface treatment
- electroplatingElectrically depositing metal layers
- chromateChromium-oxygen anion
bluing · tinning · powder-coating · stainless · alloy · zinc · nickel · cadmium · primer · undercoating
long-lasting
Persisting over extended time
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
resilient · enduring · heavy-duty · permanent · reinforced · maintenance-free · all-weather · industrial-grade
sealant
Gap-blocking substance
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- waterproofingMaking impervious to moisture
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
anticorrosive · preservative · shielding · resistant · impervious · safeguard · armor · plating
rustproofscorrodes
Degrades through oxidation
rusts · oxidizes · degrades · deteriorates · exposes
rustproofsdeteriorates
Becomes progressively worse
decays · destroys · damages · weakens · breaks down