DESCRIPTION AND USES
Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Outdoor Metallic Sprays are designed to provide a durable protective coating with excellent resistance to rust, and excellent resistance to abrasion, fading, chipping, and dulling which will not rub off. These sprays apply easily, provide excellent coverage and dry fast to a tough, attractive finish. Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Outdoor Metallic 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 allow s you to spray at any angle. Not for use on galvanized metal.
PRODUCT 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 70% 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.
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.
7769 Rusty Metal Primer
7780 Clean Metal Primer
2081 Light Gray Auto Primer
2067 Red Auto Primer
2089 Dark Gray Auto Primer
APPLICATION
Shake can vigorously for one minute after the mixing ball begins to rattle. If mixing ball fails to rattle DO NOT STRIKE CAN. Contact Rust-Oleum. Shake often during use. Hold can upright 10-16" from surface and spray in a steady backand-forth motion, slightly overlapping each stroke. Keep the can the same distance from the surface. Keep the can in motion while spraying. Apply two or more light coats a few minutes apart to avoid drips and runs. Do not use near open flame.
DRY & RECOAT
Dry and recoat times are based on 70°F and 50% relative humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures. Dries to the touch in 10 minutes, to handle in 30 minutes and is fully dry in 24 hours.
CLEAN-UP
Wipe off tip before storing. Clean-up wet paint with xylene or mineral spirits. Properly discard empty container. Do not burn or place in home trash compactor.
CLOGGING
If the valve clogs, twist and pull off spray tip and rinse in a solvent such as mineral spirits. Do not insert any object into can valve opening.