a water - displacing paint is disclosed for coating metallic surfaces in hu environments to prevent corrosion . the paint comprises controlled proportions of a silicone alkyd resin to serve as a binder and physical barrier , solvents including ethyl acetate , aromatic mineral spirits and 1 , 1 , 1 trichlorotrifluorethane for ensuring water immiscibility , a petroleum sulfonate to inhibit corrosion and aid surface absorption , and an organo - titanate of isopropyl tri - titanate to promote surface adhesion . selected amounts of titanium dioxide and zinc molybdate are included as pigments in one effective example of the paint to provide it a white color . alternate colors may be produced conventionally by adding standard tinting pigments in amounts sufficient to yield the desired color .