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Paint for Metal
Paint metal surfaces to stop rust from starting and prevent existing rust from spreading. Scrape rusty areas clean before application. Although primer is not required for use on all materials, it can be used to prepare any surface to maximize the life and corrosion resistance of paint.
Acrylic paint is water-based and can be cleaned up with soap and water. It’s also known as latex paint.
Paint in an aerosol can does not require a primer.
Apply paint in a one-gallon can with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
Safety-color paint comes in colors approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment. Safety green indicates general safety and is often used to identify first aid kits and other medical equipment and to explain safety procedures.
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Container | Dry Time | Each | Each | |||||||||||||
| Size, gal. | Net Weight, oz. | Composition | Touch | O'all | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Use On | Primer Required For Use On | Color (Appearance) | 1-5 | 6-Up | Choose a Color | 1-5 | 6-Up | ||
Alkyd—Aerosol Can | ||||||||||||||||
| __ | 15 | Solvent Based | 20 min. | 24 hrs. | 15 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 200° | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, Wood | Iron, Masonry, Concrete, Wood | Safety Green (Gloss) | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | |
Acrylic—Can | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | __ | Water Based | 30 min. | 4 hrs. | 270 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 120° | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Masonry, Concrete, Wood | __ | Safety Green (Gloss) | 000000 | 00000 | 00 | Gray | 000000 | 00000 | 00 |
Paint
Enhance, renew, and protect surfaces.
Solvent-based paint keeps its color longer than water-based paint when used outdoors.
Safety-color paint comes in colors approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment. Safety green indicates general safety and is often used to identify first aid kits and other medical equipment and to explain safety procedures.
Polyurethane Coatings for Metal
These polyurethane-based coatings resist moisture, corrosion, abrasion, and impact better than paint and have excellent color retention. They're often used as a topcoat over epoxy coatings. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer. They cannot be sold to the regions listed due to local chemical regulations, including limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).
Safety-color coatings come in colors approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment. Safety green indicates general safety and is often used to identify first aid kits and other medical equipment and to explain safety procedures.
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Dry Time | Primers | ||||||||||||
| Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch, hrs. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Use On | Color (Appearance) | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | Each | ||
| 1 | Solvent Based | 2 | 5 | 565 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 300° | 60° to 90° | Steel, Iron | Safety Green (Gloss) | Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 |