Use and Care Manual
TECHNICAL DATA SRT-05
STOPS RUST
HAMMERED SPRAYS
Form: GDH-393
Rev.: 072814
1
.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Rust-Oleum
®
Stops Rust
®
Hammered Sprays are designed to
provide a durable protective coating with excellent resistance to
rust, and excellent resistance to abrasion, fading, chipping, and
dulling. These sprays apply easily, provide excellent coverage
and dry fast to a tough attractive finish. Rust-Oleum Stops Rust
Hammered Sprays are ideal for ferrous, non-ferrous metal and
wood surfaces. It features a comfort tip with a wider finger pad to
reduce fatigue caused by continuous spraying and an any-angle
tip which allows you to spray at any angle. Not for use on
galvanized metal.
.PRODUCTS .
SKU (12 ounces) Description
7210830 Gold Rush
7211830 Deep Green
7212830 Light Blue
7213830 Silver
7214830 Gray
7215830 Black
7216830 Deep Blue
7217830 Bright Red
7218830 Dark Bronze
7219830 Verde Green
210849 Copper
210880 Brown
248072 White
250898 Ivory
..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 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.
..PRODUCT APPLICATION .
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.
..PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
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.
PRIMING
Use of a Rust-Oleum primer provides added corrosion
protection, excellent adhesion and hiding and is especially
recommended for bare wood and metal. The following
primers are recommended.
7769830 Rusty Metal Primer
7780830 Clean Metal Primer
2081830 Light Gray Auto Primer
2067830 Red Auto Primer
2089830 Dark Gray Auto Primer
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 AND RECOAT
Dry and recoat times are based on 70°F and 50% relative
humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures. Dries to
touch in 15 minutes and is fully dry in 24 hours. Recoat
before 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.