DESCRIPTION AND USES
Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Enamel Sprays are designed to provide a durable protective coating with excellent rust prevention, and excellent resistance to abrasion, fading, chipping, and dulling. These sprays apply easily, provide excellent coverage and dry fast to a tough, attractive finish. Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Enamel Sprays are ideal for ferrous, non-ferrous metal and wood surfaces. It features a comfort tip with a wider finger pad to reduce fatigue caused by continuous spraying and an any-angle tip which allows you to spray at any angle. Not for use on galvanized metal.
PRODUCT APPLICATION
SURFACE PREPARATION
Remove all dirt, grease, oil, salt, and chemical contaminants by washing the surface with a commercial detergent, or other suitable cleaning method. Rinse with fresh water and allow to thoroughly dry. Remove loose paint and rust with a wire brush or sandpaper. Previously coated surfaces must be sound and in good condition. Smooth, hard, or glossy finishes should be scarified by sanding to create a surface profile.
PRIMING
Use of a Stops Rust Primer provides added corrosion protection, superior adhesion and hiding and is especially recommended for bare wood and metal. The following primers are recommended:
7769830 Rusty Metal Primer
7780830 Clean Metal Primer
2081830 Light Gray Auto Primer
2067830 Red Auto Primer
2089830 Dark Gray Auto Prime
APPLICATION
Use outdoors or in a well-ventilated area such as an open garage. Use when temperature is between 50-90°F (10-32°C) and humidity is below 65% to ensure proper drying. Do not apply to surfaces that, when heated, exceed 200°F (93°C) or galvanized metal. Avoid spraying in very windy, dusty conditions. Cover surrounding area to protect from spray mist.
Shake can vigorously for one minute after mixing ball begins to rattle. If mixing ball fails to rattle DO NOT STRIKE CAN. Contact Rust-Oleum. Shake often during use. Hold can 10-16" from surface and spray in a steady back-and-forth motion, slightly overlapping each stroke. Keep the can the same distance from the surface. Keep the can in motion while spraying. Apply 2 or more light coats a few minutes apart to avoid runs and sags. Do not use near open flame.
DRY & RECOAT TIMES
Based on 70-80°F (21-27°C) 50% relative humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures. Dries tack free in 2-4 hours, to handle in 5-9 hours and fully dry in 24 hours. Primers may be top coated immediately. Apply a second coat or clear coat within 1 hour or after 48 hours.
CLEANUP
Wipe off tip before storing. Clean up wet paint with xylene or mineral spirits. Throw away empty can in trash pickup. Do not burn or place in home trash compactor.
CLOGGING
If valve clogs, twist and pull off spray tip and rinse it in a solvent such as mineral spirits. Do not stick a pin or other objects into the stem.