Every year, millions of new vehicles travel from manufacturing plants to dealership lots — and every mile puts them at risk. Road debris, salt, moisture, and airborne contaminants can cause rust, corrosion, and surface damage long before a single customer ever lays eyes on the vehicle.
Protecting that investment during transit has historically meant applying a cumbersome protective film — a solution that requires a full crew to remove, leaves behind a mess, and still can't cover the entire vehicle. Riteks is changing the standard with KATS 6028: a water-based, plant-polymer rust preventive coating built for the modern automotive supply chain.
Walk through any vehicle processing center and you'll see the same scene: crews peeling protective plastic film from newly arrived vehicles. It's slow, incomplete, and far from cost-effective. The industry-standard film approach comes with a long list of problems:
These aren't minor inconveniences — they represent real costs to manufacturers, distributors, and dealerships. KATS 6028 is the better way.
Applied as a liquid, KATS 6028 flows into every crevice — underbody, wheel wells, mechanical components — that transit film simply cannot reach. No gaps. No exposed metal.
A single technician applies KATS 8077 Remover to strip the coating cleanly and efficiently. No crew coordination, no scrapers, and no mess left behind at the dealership.
Removal leaves behind a clean, showroom-ready surface — faster pre-delivery inspections, lower prep labor, and vehicles that arrive looking their best.
Whether a vehicle is in transit for days or sitting in port storage for months, KATS 6028 holds strong. Durable, reliable, and built to last the entire journey.
Water-based and plant-polymer derived means lower VOC emissions, safer worker handling, and far less plastic waste than traditional film systems.
Every coating in Riteks' KATS lineup is water-based — a consistent, environmentally safe, and easier-to-use platform across all your corrosion protection needs.
While KATS 6028 is purpose-built for automotive transit protection, its versatility extends across any environment where metal surfaces face corrosion risk.
| Application | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Underbody Coating | Applied prior to transport from the manufacturing facility, providing comprehensive protection across the entire undercarriage — the most vulnerable and most overlooked area in traditional film-based systems. |
| Machine Component Storage | Ideal for parts, assemblies, and equipment in warehouses or distribution centers for extended periods, protecting against corrosion without requiring controlled storage environments. |
| Metal Stock Protection | Keeps raw metal inventory rust-free during storage, protecting stock value and eliminating pre-use surface prep labor. |
| Outdoor Stored Gears & Equipment | Maintains component integrity for gears, tools, and equipment exposed to outdoor environments — rain, humidity, salt air, and seasonal temperature extremes. |
What makes KATS 6028 truly revolutionary for automotive transit is the pairing with KATS 8077 Remover. This complete two-product workflow redefines how the automotive industry approaches pre-delivery corrosion protection.
When a vehicle arrives at the dealership, one technician applies KATS 8077 to strip the protective coating cleanly and efficiently — returning surfaces to showroom-ready condition without specialized equipment, crew coordination, or the residue left behind by traditional film removal. Apply KATS 6028. Protect through transit. Remove with KATS 8077. That's the Riteks difference.
KATS 6028 is available now through Riteks. Contact a representative to learn more about KATS 6028, KATS 8077 Remover, and the full water-based KATS corrosion protection lineup.
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