Use and Care Manual

TECHNICAL DATA ATO-53
RUSTY METAL PRIMER
Form: GDH-106
Rev.: 071513
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.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Rust-Oleum
®
Rusty Metal Auto Primer is designed to prepare
the surface of heavily rusted metal for application of automotive
lacquers and enamels. Rusty Metal Primer provides excellent
rust prevention when top coated with lacquers or automotive
enamels. For best results, top coat with Rust-Oleum Auto Paint.
If using an auto lacquer, a test application for compatibility is
recommended. Rusty Metal Primer features an advanced spray
system that allows you to spray at any angle, even upside down
for those hard to reach areas. A comfort spray tip with a wider
finger pad reduces fatigue caused by continuous spraying.
.PRODUCTS .
SKU (12 ounce spray) Description
249330 Brown
249331 Light Gray
..PRODUCT APPLICATION .
PAINTING CONDITIONS
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 85% 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
and dusty conditions. Cover surrounding area to protect
from spray mist.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Wash the surface with a commercial detergent, or other
suitable cleaning method to remove dirt. Rinse with fresh
water and dry with a clean cloth. Remove all oil, grease,
wax and petroleum based materials with mineral spirits.
Remove loose paint and rust with a wire brush or
sandpaper. Lightly sand glossy surfaces. WARNING: If you
scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead 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.eps.gov/lead.
..PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
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 12-16" from surface and spray in a steady
back-and-forth motion, slightly overlapping each stroke.
Keep the can the same distance from the surface and in
motion while spraying. Apply 2 or more light coats a few
minutes apart. Apply multiple light coats versus applying
one heavy coat. 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 the touch in 10-15 minutes and dries to handle in
1-2 hours. Top coat or recoat within 1 hour or after 48
hours.
CLEAN-UP
Wipe off tip when finished. 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.