Use and Care Manual
TECHNICAL DATA SRT-21
STOPS RUST
®
RUST STRIPPER
Form: GDH-711
Rev.: 022715
1
.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Rust-Oleum
®
Rust Stripper is an acid based formula that safely
strips metal clean. Rust Stripper is a quick and easy first step to
restoring metal surfaces to the original finish. It is suitable for use
on tools, automobiles, patio furniture, iron railings and doors,
mailboxes, bicycles, swing sets, lawn equipment and most other
metal, steel, and iron products. DO NOT use Rust Stripper on
aluminum, chrome or galvanized steel.
.PRODUCTS .
SKU (8 fl. oz.) Description
7840490 Rust Stripper
..PRODUCT APPLICATION .
SURFACE PREPARATION
Wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when using this product.
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 all loose rust, scale, and previous
coatings with a wire brush, scraper, or putty knife. Power tool
clean to remove severe rust and corrosion and deteriorated
coatings.
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.
..PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
APPLICATION
Use outdoors or in a well ventilated area such as an open
garage. Apply when temperature is between 50-90ºF (10-32ºC)
and humidity is below 85% to ensure efficient use of the product.
Apply Rust Stripper and spread evenly with a brush. Wait 10
minutes. Rinse with fresh water. Use the enclosed stripper pad to
loosen rust from the surface and dry with a clean towel. Repeat
as necessary.
Prime and paint the clean metal surface within 24 hours of using
Rust Stripper. If a clean metal surface will not be painted, oil the
surface immediately. For maximum rust prevention, prime the
metal surface with a Rust-Oleum Stops Rust
®
Primer and apply
a Stops Rust
®
finish coat. Recommended primers include
7769830 Rusty Metal Primer, 7780830 Clean Metal Primer, or
one of the automotive primers.
CLEAN-UP
Clean pad and any spills with warm, soapy water while the Rust
Stripper is still wet.