Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsRust-Oleum Automotive ManualsPaint12 oz. Red Caliper Spray Paint (6-Pack)

TECHNICAL DATA ATO-39

CALIPER PAINT

Form: CS2184

Rev.: 030113

.DESCRIPTION AND USES .

Rust-Oleum

Caliper Paint is a durable coating that allows you to

customize car or truck brake calipers, drums and springs. Caliper

Paint is formulated to resist brake dust and high temperatures

that can be produced from harsh braking conditions.

.PRODUCTS .

SKU (8 fl. oz.) Description

257227 Red Caliper Paint

..PAINTING APPLICATION .

PAINTING CONDITIONS

Use outdoors or in a well ventilated area such as an open

garage. Apply when temperature is between 50-90ºF (10-32ºC)

and humidity is below 85% to ensure proper drying.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Clean the brake calipers with Rust-Oleum

Caliper Cleaner

(251597) and follow all directions accordingly. Brake dust may

contain asbestos. Remove all loose brake dust with a HEPA type

vacuum and wear NIOSH approved respiratory protection. Mask

off the surrounding area prior to painting. Cover the brake

bleeder screws, brake lines and caliper piston boots with the

enclosed masking tape. NOTE: Do not use compressed air to

clean calipers as it could increase your risk to air-borne

asbestos.

..PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .

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 onto

www.epa.gov/lead.

APPLICATION

Stir can contents thoroughly before application. Apply paint to the

caliper or drum in thin, even strokes using the enclosed brush to

cover the entire surface. For the best appearance, apply 2-3

coats waiting 5 minutes between coats. Recoat after 24 hours if

needed.

DRY & RECOAT

Dry and recoat times are based on 70ºF and 50% relative

humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures. Dries to touch

in 2-4 hours, to handle in 5-9 hours and is fully dry after 24 hours

Wait 5-9 hours before reinstalling wheels and 24 hours before

resuming use of the vehicle.

CLEAN-UP

Clean up wet paint with xylene or Rust-Oleum

Mineral Spirits.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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TECHNICAL DATA ATO-39 CALIPER PAINT .DESCRIPTION AND USES . ..PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) . 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.
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TECHNICAL DATA CALIPER PAINT PHYSICAL PROPERTIES . CALIPER PAINT Resin Type Modified Alkyd Pigment Type Organic Solvents Weight Solids Stoddard Solvent Blend Per Gallon 7.7 lbs. Per Liter 0.92 kg By Weight 48.0% By Volume 37.5% VOC <475 g/l 3.95 lbs./gal. Recommended Dry Film Thickness (DFT) per Coat 3.0-4.0 mils (75-100µ) Practical Coverage at Recommended DFT (assumes 15% material loss) Dry Times at 70°F (21°C) and 50% Relative Humidity 8-10 sq.ft.