The first step in metal restoration Metal Resurfacing

Cleaner and Degreaser for Metal Restoration

Clean Bond is a powerful molecular degreaser engineered to remove oil, grease, and contaminants while preparing metal surfaces for coating and restoration.

  • Cleaner, degreaser, flash rust inhibitor, and additional bonding agent.
  • One gallon cleans up to 250 square feet.
  • Helps prevent surface rust from forming for up to 3 days.
Clean Bond metal preparation and restoration cleaner
Overview

At a glance

Quick qualification for techs, facility managers, and distributor teams. Full details are in the spec sheet.

Category Metal Resurfacing
Application Drain pan metal preparation
Format Liquid cleaner and prep solution
Coverage Up to 250 sq ft per gallon
Primary outcomes Degreasing, flash rust prevention, coating prep
Ideal for Drain pan restoration workflows
Documentation Technical sheet + SDS available
Why it matters

Why proper metal surface prep matters

Oil deposits, debris, and vapor residues prevent coatings from bonding properly. Clean Bond emulsifies and lifts contaminants, leaving metal surfaces clean and ready for the next stage of preparation.

Corroded drain pan requiring cleaning and preparation before restoration
Benefits

Key benefits

Focus on outcomes that matter to operators and maintenance teams: cleaner operation, preserved performance, fewer complaints, and less maintenance churn.

Powerful degreasing

Breaks down oils and particles at a molecular level, making rinse-off fast and effective.

Saves labor

Spray-on application provides fast, thorough coverage, even in hard-to-reach areas.

Rust protection

When used in concentrate form, helps prevent flash rust on freshly cleaned metal for up to three days.

  • Enhanced bonding: Contains a bonding agent that helps coatings adhere more effectively for long-term durability.
Comparison

Part of a Complete 3-Step Restoration System

Use this section to position Clean Bond as the preparation stage before V570 and Pancrete.

Step 1: Clean

Clean Bond removes oil, grease, and surface contaminants so restoration starts on a properly prepared surface.

  • Degreases metal surfaces
  • Helps inhibit flash rust
  • Supports coating adhesion

Step 2: Repair

V570 helps address damaged metal areas and supports the transition from preparation to restoration.

  • Pairs naturally after prep
  • Supports system-based restoration selling
  • Builds the repair stage before resurfacing

Step 3: Resurface

Pancrete completes the restoration workflow by creating a renewed protective surface in damaged drain pans.

  • Completes the system
  • Supports long-term resurfacing results
  • Creates a stronger restoration story for distributors and contractors
Application

How it works

For flash-rust prevention and bonding support, the live instructions call for concentrated application, a 10–15 minute dwell, rinsing, and applying Pancrete within 5 days.
Step-by-step
  1. Prepare surfaces by removing loose or flaked rust and other debris.
  2. Mix Clean Bond at a 1:9 ratio with water for general cleaning.
  3. Spray the mixture onto surfaces and scrub with a clean broom or brush to remove oils and particles.
  4. Rinse thoroughly and wet-vac standing water.
  5. If coating is delayed, apply Clean Bond concentrate to freshly cleaned metal to help inhibit flash rust and support adhesion.
Where it fits

Ideal as the first step in drain pan metal restoration, especially where oil, grime, corrosion, and fresh-rust risk make coating preparation difficult.

  • HVAC drain pan resurfacing
  • Corroded pan preparation before Pancrete
  • Metal restoration workflows using V570 and Pancrete
  • Projects where coating cannot be applied immediately after cleaning
Specifications

Quick specs

Use the technical information and SDS for coverage, pH, PPE, ventilation, and preparation guidance.
Product Type Cleaner / degreaser / flash rust inhibitor
Application Area Drain pan metal preparation
Coverage Up to 250 sq ft per gallon
pH Neutral
Questions

FAQs

Answers to common questions about mixing, flash rust prevention, and restoration prep.
What does Clean Bond do?
Clean Bond is positioned as a cleaner, degreaser, flash rust inhibitor, and additional bonding agent for drain pan restoration.
How is Clean Bond mixed for cleaning?
Use a 1:9 ratio of Clean Bond to water for general cleaning applications.
How long can it help prevent flash rust?
When concentrated Clean Bond is applied, it can help prevent surface rust on freshly cleaned metal for up to three days.
How much area does one gallon cover?
One gallon can clean up to 250 square feet.