TC-11 vs LPS-3

LPS-3® is a heavy duty version of LPS-2®. It is a wax based product, i.e. it forms a wax film. The wax film interferes with the operation of mechanisms, and can only be removed with a solvent. In addition, LPS-3® does not function as a lubricant or a penetrant. The photographs below present the corrosion state of identical steel coupons that were treated once with a corrosion inhibitor and exposed to 24 hours per day direct tropical sunlight, intermittent rain, a salt breeze, and a daily condensation cycle.