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DESCRIPTION AND USES
Rust-Oleum® Stops Rust® Hammered Sprays are designed to provide a durable protective coating with excellent resistance to rust, and excellent resistance to abrasion, fading, chipping, and dulling. These sprays apply easily, provide excellent coverage and dry fast to a tough, attractive finish. Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Hammered Sprays are ideal for ferrous, non-ferrous metal and wood surfaces. Not for use on galvanized metal.
PRODUCT APPLICATION
Use outdoors or in a well-ventilated area such as an open garage. Use when temperature is between 50°-90 °F (10°- 32 °C) and humidity is below 70% to ensure proper drying. Do not apply to surfaces that, when heated, exceed 200 °F (93 °C) or galvanized metal. Avoid spraying in very windy, dusty conditions. Cover surrounding area to protect from spray mist.
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.
PRIMING
Use of a Stops Rust Primer provides added corrosion protection, superior adhesion and hiding and is especially recommended for bare wood and metal. The following primers are recommended.
7769830 Rusty Metal Primer
7780830 Clean Metal Primer
2081830 Light Gray Auto Primer
2067830 Red Auto Primer
2089830 Dark Gray Auto Primer
APPLICATION
Shake the 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. Apply 2 or more light coats a few minutes apart to avoid runs and sags. Do not use near open flame.
DRY AND RECOAT TIMES
Based on 70 °F (21 °C) 50% relative humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures. Dries to touch in 15 minutes and is fully dry in 24 hours. Recoat before 1 hour or after 48 hours.
CLEAN UP
Wipe off tip before storing. Clean up wet paint with Xylene or mineral spirits. Throw away empty can in trash pickup. Do not burn or place in home trash compactor.
CLOGGING
If the valve clogs, twist and pull off the spray tip and rinse it in a solvent such as mineral spirits. Do not stick a pin or other objects into the stem.