SPECIALTIES
Luster-On is a single source for all of your specialty chemical needs. We offer a wide-ranging product line for many uses, including bright dips, dyes, acid salts, metal strippers and passivators. From removing oxides and scale with less fuming than alternatives, to preventing oxidation before subsequent finishing, and rapidly restoring stainless steel surfaces to bright, scale-free conditions, you’ll find the most capable and affordable specialty use products here.
Specialty Chemicals
A fast, safe and easy-to-handle liquid activator and pickling acid. When used cathodically, the product will re-activate a passive nickel electrodeposition and ensure proper receptivity of a secondary electrodeposit, such as brass or chromium. When used prior to electroplating, it ensures a cleaner, smut-free surface for brighter, more adherent deposits.
Luster-On 892E
A powdered acid product designed for descaling and pickling. Its inhibitor system provides clean, smut-free surfaces without base metal attack. Luster-On 892E is non-fuming and free-rinsing.
Luster-On 895
A fast-acting powder for descaling and pickling acid. When used prior to electroplating, it ensures a cleaner, smut-free surface for brighter more adherent deposits. Non-fuming and free-rinsing, Luster-On 895 may be used on steel, copper, brass, zinc, magnesium or stainless steel. Luster-On 895 contains an active fluoride salt that enhances the descaling and activating qualities of the product. The safety of a dry powder makes Luster-On 895 preferred over a concentrated liquid product
Luster-On Kemflur
A powdered acid salt used as a replacement for hazardous liquid hydrofluoric acid. The product is used for pickling and deoxidizing of aluminum and other metals.
Luster-On ADRX
This product removes rust as efficiently and economically as cyanide-type rust removers without the problems associated with cyanide waste disposal.
Luster-On Descaler AP
A highly alkaline powder designed to remove rust, scale, oxides, paint, grease, oil and conversion coatings in one application. Hydrogen embrittlement is eliminated, due to the alkalinity of the material producing excellent results.
Luster-On S-3
An acid cleaner liquid used at full strength for removal of tarnish and oxides from brass and other copper-based alloys. Cleaning with Luster-On S-3 imparts some luster to the part without interfering with welding operations.
Luster-On Stripper RE
A highly alkaline non-phenolic powdered paint stripper. The product is formulated to remove rust, scale, oxides, paint, grease, oil, magnesium and steel in one application. It is effective on acrylic, alkyd, lacquer, melamine, polyester and oil-based paints.
Luster-On Cobra 3LC
A liquid non-chromated bright dip for copper and copper-based alloys. The product removes oxides and scale with less fuming than conventional bright dips. Since Luster-On Cobra 3LC removes less metal than conventional bright dips, it offers longer solution life, less dumping and reduced waste treatment costs.
Luster-On Cobra Passivator
In-plant protection of copper and copper alloys. It acts to passivate the highly-active surface of freshly bright-dipped work to retard atmospheric oxidation pending subsequent finishing operations.
Luster-On DEOX SS
A highly acidic liquid product which is effective as a pickler for removal of welding and heat-treating scales from stainless steel. Luster-On DEOX SS rapidly restores stainless steel surfaces to their bright, scale-free condition.
A water-soluble product that, when applied over chromated zinc plate, enhances corrosion resistance. At lesser concentrations, Luster-On Sealer 90C has little effect on the color of the finish. At higher concentrations, the product may reduce the iridescence of a yellow chromate and limit the bluish hue of clear chromate. Both rack and barrel work can be processed through Luster-On Sealer 90C in either automatic or manual systems. Luster-On Sealer 90C is best applied in the final hot water rinse.
Luster-Lac 404
An aqueous polymeric emulsion designed to form a clear, protective film on metal surfaces. It is particularly well suited to the need for increased corrosion protection over chromate zinc plated surfaces. Luster-Lac 404 dries to a hard, thin, water-insoluble barrier providing salt spray and abrasion resistance. Salt spray tests show that over 100 hours to white corrosion can be achieved with Luster-Lac 404 and a blue bright chromate and over 500 hours to corrosion with 404 and a yellow iridescent chromate. Luster-Lac 404 is applied in the final rinse and can be dried at temperatures up to 400°F. The product provides an economical answer for greater corrosion protection on both plated and unplated surfaces. Luster-Lac 404 provides similar protection over brass or other metals when a chromate film is not present.
Luster-Lac FS
An aqueous acrylic emulsion designed to form a clear, protective film on metal surfaces. It is particularly well suited for increased corrosion protection over chromated zinc plated surfaces. Luster-Lac FS dries to a hard, thin, water-insoluble barrier providing salt spray and abrasion resistance. Luster-Lac FS is applied in the final rinse and can be dried in standard drying equipment. The product provides an economical answer for greater corrosion protection on plated and unplated surfaces.
Luster-Wax 12
A wax emulsion designed to form a clear, dry lubricant film on metal surfaces. Luster-Wax 12 is applied in the final rinse and can easily be hot-air dried in existing dryers. The water emulsifiable material is easily and safely diluted and applied to desired film thickness with immersion processes. Luster-Wax 12 contains an ultraviolet tracer dye that can be used with a fluorescent detector to confirm a presence of the wax film on parts.
Luster-On Chrome Strip Salts
A quick and efficient method of stripping chrome deposits from steel or iron. The surface of substrates is left clean and ready for re-plating. The product is applied anodically.
Luster-On Stripode # 2
A liquid product used with dilute sulfuric acid for stripping copper from iron or steel base metal. This solution will tolerate large quantities of copper and can be maintained with additions of Stripode #2 and dilute sulfuric acid. No current is necessary for usage.
Metalx B-9 Nickel Stripper formula
Removes electrolytic and electroless nickel from steel.
Metalx B-929 Nickel Stripper
Strips nickel from copper, brass, zinc die cast, pot metal, silver and gold, without etching the base metal.
Metalx Cufix-E Copper Stripper
An electrical copper stripper for stripping copper from steel and aluminum. The product offers exceptional abilities to throw into very deep recesses. Metalx Cufix-E Copper Stripper is Boeing Aerospace approved.
Luster-On Paint Strippers
Luster-On Stripper RE
A highly alkaline powdered, non-phenolic paint stripper formulated to remove rust, scale, oxides, paint, grease, oil, magnesium and steel in one application. The product is effective on acrylic, alkyd, lacquer, melamine, polyester and oil-based paints.
Luster-On LNP
A highly alkaline liquid that removes almost all types of painted finishes including steel, magnesium brass and copper. The non-phenolic formulation eliminates phenolic disposal problems.
Luster-On 720
A highly alkaline liquid product effective in removing alkyd, acrylic, lacquer, melamine, polyester and oil-based finishes from steel or magnesium. It effectively cleans grease, oils and carbonaceous soils.
Produces a foam blanket and effectively lowers surface tension to reduce misting and spattering of the chrome plating solution during operation. Luster-On Chrome Mist Relief reduces the surface tension below the 33 dynes/cm² level required by the Clean Air Act MACT standard.
Luster-On Wetting Agent
A liquid additive designed to reduce surface tension and increase the wetting action of primary cleaners in difficult-to-clean applications.
Luster-On WS
A surface-active agent for use in rinse cycles to assist in shedding of water and improving performance of subsequent drying processes.
Luster-On DCA
A liquid product for preparing and activating the surface of zinc-based die casting prior to plating operations. This non-etching product is suitable for use on polished die-castings. Luster-On DCA is effective on all zinc die-cast alloys.
Luster-On Chromate Plus
A water-soluble product, that when applied over yellow chromated surfaces, increases the strength and corrosion resistance of the yellow chromate film. Its unique chemistry hardens chromate films, resulting in greater adhesion to zinc surfaces. Parts may be processed in barrels or baskets with a reduction in scratches and wipe-off. The product is excellent for use on fasteners and sharp-edged parts. Luster-On Chromate Plus provides increased uniformity and reduction in iridescence on rack work. Parts may be handled before drying without damage to the chromate film. The product is suitable for use in either automatic or manual systems. Luster-On Chromate Plus functions best when used in the final rinse; subsequent rinsing may lessen effectiveness.
Luster-On Zincate 2
A proprietary alkaline zincate concentrate that is developed to provide superior adhesion of electroplated deposits on aluminum. Zincate 2 is a liquid cyanide-free formulation featuring ease of make-up and operation. It is suitable for use under conventional electroplated coatings or may be used as a direct base coat for electroless nickel on aluminum.
A citric acid-based product for passivation of stainless steel alloys. It is a suitable replacement for the hazardous and toxic nitric acid/sodium dichromate, passivating formulations. Luster-On CitriPass meets the requirements of ASTM A 967. The product is far more user-friendly and environmentally safe than its nitric acid counterpart and can be used without ventilation. Additionally, there is no associated hazardous waste. CitriPass is also far less aggressive towards equipment and structures than nitric acid-based products.
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