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.  


