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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 with a 7-day overall dry time resists weather and mild chemicals once fully dry.
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 orange indicates hazards and is often used on warning signs, construction equipment, and unguarded edges.
Paint that cannot be sold to the regions listed exceeds local regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).
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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 | Cannot Be Sold To | 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 Orange (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 Orange (Gloss) | 000000 | 00000 | 00 | Gray | 000000 | 00000 | 00 |
| 1 | __ | Water Based | 45 min. | 7 days | 150 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 200° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | __ | Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA | Safety Orange (Gloss) | 000000 | 00000 | 00 | __ | 000000 | 00 | 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 orange indicates hazards and is often used on warning signs, construction equipment, and unguarded edges.
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 orange indicates hazards and is often used on warning signs, construction equipment, and unguarded edges.
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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 Orange (Gloss) | Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 |