How to Guide
TECHNICAL DATA 
1600 SYSTEM MULTI-PURPOSE ENAMEL AEROSOL
  Rust-Oleum Corporation  Form: GDH-11 
  11 Hawthorn Parkway  Phone: 877•385•8155   Rev.: 021615 
  Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061  www.rustoleum.com/industrial 
  An RPM Company 
.PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.)                     . 
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 trash compactor. Empty container can be recycled. 
.PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.)                  . 
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. 
. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES         . 
FLAT ENAMELS & 
PRIMERS 
GLOSS FINISHES 
GALVANIZING* 
Resin Type 
Modified Alkyd 
Modified Alkyd 
Epoxy Ester 
Pigment Type 
Varies with color 
Varies with color 
1685830 contains 93% zinc in 
the dry film 
244305 contains greater than 
65% zinc in the dry film (also 
contains aluminum) 
Solvents 
Acetone, xylene, toluene (fluorescents contain hexane) and liquefied petroleum gas propellant 
MIR 
Maximum value of 1.2 
Finishes: Max. value of 1.4 
Metallics: Max. value of 1.9 
Maximum value of 1.2 
Fill Weight 
12 oz. 
Finishes: 12 oz. 
Metallics: 11 oz. 
14 oz. 
Recommended Dry Film Thickness 
Per Coat 
1-2 mils 
 (25-50µ) 
1-2 mils 
 (25-50µ) 
1-2 mils 
(25-50µ) 
Practical Coverage at 
Recommended DFT
† 
12-15 sq.ft./can 
(1.1-1.4 m
2
/can) 
12-15 sq.ft./can 
(1.1-1.4 m
2
/can) 
12-15 sq.ft./can 
(1.1-1.4 m
2
/can) 
Dry Times at 70-80°F 
(21-27°C) and 50% 
Relative Humidity 
Touch 
10 minutes 
10 minutes 
10-20 minutes 
Handle 
1 hour 
1 hour 
1-2 hours 
Recoat 
Within 1 hour or after 24 
hours 
Within 1 hour or after 24 
hours 
Within 1 hour or after 24 
hours 
Dry Heat Resistance 
200°F (93°C)** 
200°F (93°C)** 
200°F (93°C)** 
Shelf Life 
5 years 
5 years 
5 years 
Safety Information 
For additional information, see MSDS 
Calculated values are shown and may vary slightly from the actual manufactured material. 
*Do not topcoat galvanizing compounds with an alkyd finish. 
**Some discoloration may occur at temperatures above 150°F (65°C). 
†
Actual coverage with complete hiding. Coverage may vary with color and substrate. The coverage rate can be optimized if applied 
over the white or gray primer.
The  technical  data  and  suggestions  for  use  contained  herein  are  correct  to  the  best  of  our  knowledge,  and  offered  in  good  faith.  The 
statements of this literature do not constitute a warranty, express, or implied, as to the performance of these products. As conditions and use 
of our materials are beyond our control, we can guarantee these products only to conform to our standards of quality, and our liability, if any, 
will be limited to replacement of defective materials. All technical information is subject to change without notice.


