Abstract: A composition capable of coating a substrate and curing to provide a hydrophobic film inhibiting corrosion, the composition comprising: (a) a bis-silane comprising between about 0.5 weight percent to about 50 weight percent of the composition; and (b) a water soluble or dispersible polymer comprising between 10 weight percent to about 80 weight percent of the composition. A further exemplary superprimer in accordance with the instant invention includes a composition capable of coating a substrate and curing to provide a hydrophobic film inhibiting corrosion, the composition comprising: (a) a mixture of silanes; (b) a dispersible or soluble resin; and (c) an aqueous or non-aqueous solvent. Moreover, the invention includes the aforementioned superprimer composition, wherein the mixture of silanes includes at least one of a bis-sulfur silane, a bis-benzene silane, a bis-alkane silane, a bis-alkene silane, and a bis-amino silane.

Abstract: A silane film that can be used in a wide range of environments, on metals of engineering interest, as a standalone process or as a primer for a top-coating by common paint systems. The film generally comprises: a) at least one bis-silane; b) a water soluble or dispersible polymer; c) nanoparticles; and, d) a water soluble solvent. It is also within the scope of the present invention to include a leachable inhibitor into the silane film. In sum, the present invention teaches a silane composition that may be applied by dipping, wiping, spraying, brushing, or other conventional techniques, whereby the film composition provides a metal treatment that is water soluble and may provide the availability of the coating to “heal” by utilizing a leachable inhibitor whenever damage occurs from scrapes or scratches.

Abstract: A method of treating a metal surface by application of a solution containing at least one vinyl silane and at least one bis-silyl aminosilane. A solution composition having at least one vinyl silane and at least one bis-silyl aminosilane is also provided, along with a silane coated metal surface.