Use and Care Manual
TECHNICAL DATA SRT-07
STOPS RUST
®
OUTDOOR METALLIC SPRAYS
Form: GDH-708
Rev.: 091516
1
.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Rust-Oleum
®
Stops Rust
®
Outdoor Metallic Sprays are designed
to provide a durable protective coating with excellent resistance
to rust, and excellent resistance to abrasion, fading, chipping,
and dulling which will not rub off. These sprays apply easily,
provide excellent coverage and dry fast to a tough attractive
finish. Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Outdoor Metallic 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 allow s you to
spray at any angle. Not for use on galvanized metal.
.PRODUCTS .
SKU (11 ounce spray) Description
7250830 Black Night
7251830 Cobalt Blue
7252830 Racing Green
7256830 Apple Red
7270830 Gold Rush
7271830 Silver Metallic
7272830 Dark Bronze
7273830 Copper
7274830 Antique Brass
7275830 Burnished Brass
7277830 Matte Nickel
224228 Charcoal
244226 Rich Caramel
248636 Oil Rubbed Bronze
248637 Vintage Copper
286524 Warm Gold
286525 Dark Copper
286564 Rose Gold
..PAINTING CONDITIONS .
Use outdoors or in a well ventilated area such as an open
garage. Apply 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). 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.) .
SURFACE PREPARATION (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 superior adhesion
and hiding and is especially recommended for bare wood
and metal. The following primers are recommended.
7769 Rusty Metal Primer
7780 Clean Metal Primer
2081 Light Gray Auto Primer
2067 Red Auto Primer
2089 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 & RECOAT
Dry and recoat times are based on 70°F and 50% relative
humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures. Dries to
the touch in 10 minutes, to handle in 30 minutes and is
fully dry in 24 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.