Use and Care Manual
TECHNICAL DATA    
AUTOMOTIVE TOUCH-UP AEROSOLS   
    2                     Form: GDH-199 
                                                            Rev.:  102213  
..PRODUCT APPLICATION  (cont.)                . 
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. For best results, remove 
all oil, grease, wax and petroleum based materials with 
Rust-Oleum Wax & Tar Remover. 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. 
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 8-10" 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. 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 30 minutes, to handle in 1 hour and 
can be recoated at any time. 
CLEAN-UP 
Wipe off tip when finished. Clean up wet paint with 
acetone or lacquer thinner. 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 acetone or lacquer thinner. Do not insert 
any object into can valve opening. 



