Use and Care Manual

TECHNICAL DATA ATO-61
RUST STRIPPER
Form: GDH-114
Rev.: 071713
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.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Rust-Oleum
®
Rust Stripper is an acid based formula that safely
strips metal clean and helps to restore them to an 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 ounce bottle) Description
248660 Rust Stripper
..PRODUCT APPLICATION
.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when using this product.
Prepare by having a towel, drop cloth and soapy water available
to clean up spills. 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
Shake the bottle to ensure the contents are well mixed. Apply
Rust Stripper to rusted surfaces directly from the bottle or pour
the needed amount into a non-metal bowl and apply using 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.
For best results, 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 using a light coat of rust
preventive oil. For maximum rust prevention, prime the metal
surface with a Rust-Oleum Automotive Primer and apply one of
the Automotive finish coats. Recommended primers include
249319 Clean Metal Primer, 249321 Primer Sealer, 249410
Engine Primer, or one of the Stops Rust
®
primers.
CLEAN-UP
Clean pad and any spills with warm, soapy water while the Rust
Stripper is still wet.