Use and Care Manual
TECHNICAL DATA ATO-10
AUTOMOTIVE
AUTO BODY PAINT
Form: GDH-28
Rev.: 040313
1
.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Rust-Oleum
®
Auto Body Paint is a high quality ready to spray system
(Primer, Basecoat, and Clear) designed for all vehicle applications.
Auto Body Paint is easy to apply, dries quickly, and can be buffed to
a brilliant finish after the Clear Coat has been applied. Auto Body
Paint has no recoat limitations so additional coats can be applied at
any time.
.PRODUCTS .
SKU Description
253500 Jet Black
253501 Championship White
253502 Performance Red
253505 Deep Blue
253507 Hugger Orange
..PAINTING 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, when heated, exceed 200°F (93°C) such as
mufflers and exhaust components.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Clean the surface with a mild ammonia based cleaner and
warm water. Rinse and then dry with a clean lint-free cloth.
Remove loose paint, dirt and rust with a wire brush or
sandpaper. Wipe the entire area with Rust-Oleum Wax & Tar
Remover and a clean lint-free cloth to remove any dirt, grease,
wax etc. Scuff-sand and feather edge the entire surface with
1,000 grit sandpaper, Scotch Brite pad or equivalent. Repeat
cleaning the surface with a mild ammonia based cleaner and
warm water. Rinse and dry the surface with a clean lint-free
cloth. Use a tack cloth to remove any sanding dust or particles.
Mask surrounding areas to protect from overspray.
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.) .
PRIMING
For maximum adhesion and corrosion resistance, the use of
Rust-Oleum 253499 Auto Body Primer or 262275 Low VOC
Auto Body Primer is recommended.
APPLICATION
Rust-Oleum Auto Body Paint is ready to use and does not
require any reducing, but can be thinned with Rust-Oleum
Acetone if desired. Shake and stir can contents thoroughly
before application. Strain with a fine screen before pouring it
into the spray gun cup. Set conventional spray gun pressure
to 30-40 psi. Apply 2-3 coats allowing 5-10 minutes of dry
time between coats. Apply a top coat of Auto Body Clear. Do
not use near open flame.
DRY
&
RECOAT
Dry and recoat times are based on 70°F (21°C) and 50%
relative humidity. Dries to touch in 30 minutes and is fully dry
in 1 hour. Allow more time in cooler temperatures and when
2-3 coats are applied.
CLEAN-UP
Clean tools and equipment immediately after use with
Rust-Oleum
®
Acetone. Clean-up wet paint with xylene or
Rust-Oleum
®
Acetone.