Use and Care Manual
TECHNICAL DATA 
SRT-55 
RUST-OLEUM
®
 STOPS RUST
® 
BRUSH ENAMEL 100 VOC 
1 
Form: ARJ-1912 
Rev.: 102319 
DESCRIPTION AND USES 
Rust-Oleum
®
 Stops Rust
®
 Oil-based Enamels provides 
excellent rust prevention when applied directly to metal. 
They also offer excellent coverage, chip resistance and color 
retention. For even longer, lasting protection, use a Stops 
Rust Primer first. Not for use of galvanized steel. 
PRODUCTS 
DESCRIPTION 
1/2 PINT 
QUART 
Gloss Almond 
 ----- 
353574 
Gloss Black 
353490 
353575 
Gloss Hunter Green 
 ----- 
353576 
Gloss Leather Brown 
 ----- 
353577 
Gloss Royal Blue 
 ----- 
353578 
Gloss Smoke Gray 
 ----- 
353579 
Gloss Sunburst Yellow 
 ----- 
353580 
Gloss Sunrise Red 
 ----- 
353581 
Gloss White 
353489 
353582 
Semi-Gloss Black 
 ----- 
353583 
Semi-Gloss White 
 ----- 
353584 
Anodized Bronze 
 ----- 
353585 
Flat Black 
353494 
353586 
Flat Brown 
 ----- 
353587 
Flat White 
353493 
353588 
Satin Black 
353491 
353589 
Satin White 
353492 
353590 
Metallic Aluminum 
 ----- 
353591 
PRODUCT APPLICATION 
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE 
STARTING PROJECT 
SURFACE PREPARATION 
ALL SURFACES: Remove all dirt, grease, oil, salt and 
chemical contaminants by washing the surface with a 
commercial detergent or other suitable cleaning method. 
Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and allow to fully dry. All 
surfaces must be dry at time of application. 
STEEL: Scrape and wire brush or power tool clean to 
remove loose rust, scale and deteriorated previous coatings. 
Use 7769 Rusty Metal Primer for sound rusted or clean 
metal before application of a finish coat. 7780 White Clean 
Primer is best for clean metal but may be used on sound 
rusted metal as well. 
PREVIOUSLY COATED: 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. The Stops Rust Enamels are compatible with most 
coatings, but a test patch is suggested.
PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) 
SURFACE PREPARATION (cont.) 
WARNING! If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you my 
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.epa.gov/lead. 
APPLICATION 
Apply only when air and surface temperatures are between 
50-90°F (10-32°C) and humidity is below 65% to ensure 
proper drying. Do not apply to surfaces that will exceed 
200°F (93°C). Do not use on galvanized steel. 
Before using, stir thoroughly to ensure any settled pigment is 
re-dispersed. If necessary, thin the material with acetone. 
For brush or roller, thinning is not normally required. For air 
spray, thin up to 15% with acetone. Do not thin with 
gasoline, lacquer thinner, turpentine, etc. For airless spray, 
thinning is not normally required. Apply with a good quality 
brush, roller or spray gun. 
Brush: Use light, even strokes Excessive brushing reduces 
film thickness and protection. 
Roller: A ⅜” nap roller should be used on rough surfaces. 
Cover approximately one square yard at a time. Roll away 
from previously coated area and work back to it for a uniform 
appearance. Use a brush on crevices and sharp edges. 
Spray Gun: Follow spray gun directions carefully. Always 
keep the gun ten to twelve inches from the surface and in 
motion while spraying. 
DRY & RECOAT TIMES 
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 2-4 hours, to handle in 8-12 hours and 
is fully dry after 24 hours. Recoat after 24 hours. Do not 
apply Clear Enamel over Metallic Aluminum Finish. 
CLEAN-UP 
Clean brush and tools with mineral spirits. 


