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, when heated, exceed 200°F(93°C). Do not apply to galvanized steel. Avoid spraying in very windy and 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.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint from any surface, you may release lead paint dust. LEAD IS TOXIC.
EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE; ESPECIALLY IN
CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH approved respirator
to control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to
protect yourself and your family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to
www.epa.gov/lead.
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 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 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 (21°C) and 50% relative humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures.
Dries to touch in 15-30 minutes and dries to handle in 1-2hours. Apply a topcoat or recoat within 1 hour or after 48
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.
FOR BRUSH-ON
PAINTING CONDITIONS
Apply only when air and surface temperatures are between 50-90°F (10-32°C) and humidity is below 85% to
ensure proper drying. Do not apply to surfaces that will exceed 200°F (93°C). Do not use on galvanized steel.
SURFACE PREPARATION
ALL SURFACES: Remove all dirt, grease, oil, salt and chemical contaminants by washing the surface with a
commercial detergent or other suitable cleaning method. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and allow to fully dry. All
surfaces must be dry at time of application.
STEEL: Scrape and wire brush or power tool clean toremove loose rust, scale and deteriorated previous
coatings. Use 7769 Rusty Primer for sound rusted or clean metal before application of a finish coat. 7780 White Clean
Primer is best for clean metal but may be used on sound rusted metal as well.
PREVIOUSLY COATED: 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. The Stops Rust Primers are compatible with most
coatings, but a test patch is suggested.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint from any surface, you may release lead paint dust. LEAD IS TOXIC.
EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE; ESPECIALLY IN
CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH approved respirator
to control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to
protect yourself and your family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to
www.epa.gov/lead.
APPLICATION
Before using, stir thoroughly to ensure any settled pigment is re-dispersed. If necessary, thin the material with mineral
spirits. For brush or roller, thin no more than 5% with mineral spirits. Do not thin with gasoline, lacquer thinner,
turpentine, etc. Apply with a good quality brush, roller or spray gun.
Brush:
Use light, even strokes. Excessive brushing reduces film thickness and protection.
Roller:
A 3/8" nap roller should be used on rough surfaces. Cover approximately one square yard at a time. Roll away
from previously coated area and work back to it for a uniform appearance. Use a brush on crevices and sharp edges.
Spray Gun:
Follow spray gun directions carefully. Always keep the gun ten to twelve inches from the surface and in motion while spraying.
DRY & RECOAT
Dry and recoat times are based on 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures
and higher humidity. Dries to the touch in 2-4 hours, to handle in 5-9 hours and can be recoated after 24 hours.
CLEAN-UP
Clean brush and tools with Mineral Spirits
