The One Time a Welder "Seasoned" a Part Like a Steak (and Regretted It)
Every shop has a legend. Ours was the guy who figured anti-spatter worked best if you really committed, like he was basting a ribeye. He soaked the fixture, the table, the clamps, his gloves… probably the air. The weld came out fine, but when it was time to paint. Let's just say the paint reacted like it had just discovered betrayal.
That's why D500 1-Gallon (Packs of 4) exists: a water-based anti-spatter compound that helps you control spatter without creating a bigger problem later - especially when coatings, cleanup time, and repeatable results matter.
What D500 Is (and Why Welders Keep It Around)
D500 is a biodegradable, water-based anti-spatter compound designed to prevent spatter build-up in welding operations.
Key features that matter in the real world:
- Non-toxic and non-flammable
- Surfactant-based
- Water soluble / completely miscible (easy cleanup)
- No silicones + paint compatible (huge if parts get coated)
- 10% more active ingredient
- Shelf life: 2 years (keep it sealed tightly)
- Ships as case pack only: 4 gallons per case
How to Use D500 (New Welder Friendly)
If you're newer to MIG welding, D500 is simple to work into your routine:
- Apply a light, even coat to areas where spatter lands:
- Nozzles and diffusers
- Contact tips (lightly)
- Jigs/fixtures, clamps, and nearby tool surfaces
- Worktable zones around the weld area
- Don't soak the weld joint. You're protecting surfaces around the weld and the front end of the gun - not trying to marinate the bead.
- Weld as normal, then:
- Wipe or rinse residue where needed (it's water soluble)
- If the part is getting painted, keep your process consistent and clean.
Safety basics:
- D500 is non-flammable / water based
- Still, avoid eye contact and prolonged skin contact - eye irritation and skin drying/dermatitis are possible.
- Store below 120°F and above freezing due to high water content.
What Makes D500 Different (Seasoned Welder Approved)
Experienced welders usually don't want "another spray." They want fewer downstream headaches.
Here's why D500 stands out:
- No silicones + paint compatible: helps avoid coating/finishing problems that can pop up with silicone-based products.
- Water soluble cleanup: faster resets between runs, less scraping, less grinding spatter off fixtures.
- Surfactant-based + higher active content: designed to release spatter effectively while keeping application manageable.
- Shop-friendly handling: non-flammable and not regulated under typical hazard classifications noted for this product type.
If you're running production, the "win" is simple: **less spatter, and more consistent presentation on finished parts.
Call to Anti Spatter Action!
If you're ready to spend less time scraping and more time welding, stock up on D500 1-Gallon (Packs of 4) and keep a gallon where it gets used - at the table, not buried in the chemical cabinet.
Grab a case of D500 today from KCI Incorporated and get your shop out of the spatter business!
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