Questions and Answers for Rust-Oleum Professional 1 gal. High Performance Flat Rusty Metal Oil-Based Rust Preventive Primer (2-Pack)

A:  Happy to help, Howie! While Rust-Oleum Professional High-Performance Rusty Metal Primer can be applied to exterior metal surfaces, it is not considered an automotive paint and may not apply the same way. If top coating with an automotive paint, a test application is highly recommended to ensure compatibility. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Thanks for reaching out! Our Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Rusty Metal Primer is great for priming rusted surfaces. Make sure to clean the surface with soap and water, and remove loose paint and rust with a wire brush or sandpaper before applying. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 13

A:  You've come to the right place, John! Rust-Oleum Professional Rusty Metal Primer is suitable for heavy-duty industrial and commercial environments and great for rusted surfaces. Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Rusty Metal Primer is suitable for use on interior and exterior rusted surfaces and helps prevent rust. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 13

A:  Thank you for reaching out, Roger! Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Enamel Rusty Metal Primer should be paired with a top coat to ensure its durability. If this is your desired color, you may use an opaque top coat. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Happy to help, Matt. Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Rusty Metal Primer can be applied to rusty metal surfaces when air and surface temperatures are between 32-90°F. As a primer, Rusty Metal Primer must be top coated, any oil or water based paint can be applied as the top coat. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6

A:  As long as it's not showing any bare galvanized metal, the Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Rusty Metal Primer is an excellent choice over the entire surface. The product will peel on galvanized surfaces. It's important to make sure you're scuff sanding with a 180 or 220 grit sandpaper and cleaning with an appropriate degreaser. Once it's dry, you can apply the primer and then your top coat! - Rust-Oleum Product Support 1

A:  Yes, it worked on my new steel beams

A:  Happy to help, Eric! Thinning is typically not required with Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Rusty Metal Primer. Thinning is typically only needed when applying with an air sprayer. However, if needed, we recommend thinning with acetone only. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Hi Fred, this is our 400 g/l VOC Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Rusty Metal Primer, which exceeds the VOC limit for your state. You can purchase our 100 g/l VOC version of this exact primer, which is sold in New York. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Professional-1-gal-Red-Flat-Rust-Preventive-Primer-242252/202067149

A:  Thank you for reaching out! Rust-Oleum Professional High-Performance Rusty Metal Primer is intended for use on rusted metal surfaces. We do not recommend it for use on clean, non-rusted metal. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Dear Valued Home Depot Customer. To better answer your questions, please contact Home Depot customer service at 800-430-3376. They will be happy to assist you. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6