How to Guide

TECHNICAL DATA SRT-33
STOPS RUST
VINTAGE METALLIC SPRAYS
Form: GDH-679
Rev.: 021015
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.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Rust-Oleum
®
Stops Rust
®
Vintage Metallic Sprays are designed
to provide a durable protective coating with excellent resistance
to rust, and excellent resistance to abrasion, fading, chipping,
and dulling which will not rub off. These sprays apply easily,
provide excellent coverage and dry fast to a tough attractive
finish. Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Vintage Metallic Sprays are
suitable for ferrous, non-ferrous metal and wood surfaces.
Vintage Metallic Sprays feature a comfort tip with a wider finger
pad to reduce fatigue caused by continuous spraying and an
any-angle tip which allow s you to spray at any angle. Not for use
on galvanized metal.
.PRODUCTS .
SKU (11 ounce spray) Description
286524 Metallic Warm Gold
286525 Metallic Dark Copper
286564 Metallic Rose Gold
..PAINTING CONDITIONS .
Use outdoors or in a well ventilated area such as an open
garage. Apply when temperature is between 50°and 90°F
(10-32°C) and humidity is below 85% to ensure proper
drying. Do not apply to surfaces, when heated, exceed
200°F (93°C). Avoid spraying in very windy and dusty
conditions. Cover surrounding area to protect from spray
mist.
..PRODUCT APPLICATION .
SURFACE PREPARATION
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 loose
paint and rust with a wire brush or sandpaper. 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.
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.) .
PRIMING
Use of a Rust-Oleum primer provides superior adhesion
and hiding and is especially recommended for bare wood
and metal. The following primers are recommended.
7769 Rusty Metal Primer
7780 Clean Metal Primer
2081 Light Gray Auto Primer
2067 Red Auto Primer
2089 Dark Gray Auto Primer
APPLICATION
Shake can vigorously for one minute after the mixing ball
begins to rattle. If mixing ball fails to rattle DO NOT
STRIKE CAN. Contact Rust-Oleum. Shake often during
use. Hold can upright 10-16" from surface and spray in a
steady back-and-forth motion, slightly overlapping each
stroke. Keep the can the same distance from the surface.
Keep the can in motion while spraying. For best results,
apply one light coat followed by one wet coat. Do not use
near open flame.
DRY & RECOAT
Dry and recoat times are based on 70°F and 50% relative
humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures. Dries to
the touch in 20 minutes and to handle in 4 hours. Recoat
within 1 hour or after 48 hours. For a glossier finish,
topcoat with Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Crystal Clear after 1
week.
CLEAN-UP
When finished spraying, clear spray valve by turning
upside down and pushing the spray button for 5 seconds.
Clean-up wet paint with xylene or mineral spirits. Properly
discard empty container. Do not burn or place in home
trash compactor.
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.