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Stops Rust Automotive Flat Dark Gray Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) 6 -Pack

Ratings & Reviews for Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Automotive Flat Dark Gray Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) 6 -Pack

4.5
137
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 4.5 out of 5
137 Reviews


90% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional coverage, smooth application, and strong adhesion, particularly on metal surfaces. Reviewers consistently highlight even application, excellent sandability, and reliable performance as a base coat, with many citing years of trust for both hobbyist and professional projects. The primer effectively stops rust and prepares surfaces for durable finishes. A small number report occasional issues with can pressure loss or nozzle clogging over time, and a few mention adhesion or finish inconsistencies, though these remain outliers. Overall, most customers consider it a dependable, professional-grade choice.

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137 Customer Reviews

Nothing to add. Rustoleum is a good product

Would Recommend

Nothing to add.

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Gets clogged after a third of the way

Would Not Recommend

Useless

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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

Let's see what we can figure out. When using Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Automobile Primer, we would ensure the can is vigorously shaken for one minute...

Rust-OleumSupportApril 16, 2025

Rustoleum

Wash with dish soap and water. Let dry then spray

Would Recommend

Coats very well

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Slow pressure leaking?

Would Recommend

For years, I have found Rust-Oleum brand spray cans frequently lose their internal pressure over time. Have several new cans purchased many months ago for future business projects barely spray or don't at all. Product is too old for me to expect retailer to refund/exchange/replace. On-hand extra (NEW) spray nozzles tried don't work either. Not a nozzle problem. Also have a few used, but mostly full cans have same problem. Only cure I've found is to lay cans out in hot sun awhile or in a buck...

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Excellent product

Would Recommend

Great primer paint. Did a perfect job pn my car project.

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Perfect primer!

Would Recommend

Excellent product! Used this on an old toolbox restoration and it worked great!

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Narrow spray

Good product but spray is very narrow and is difficult to get good coverage for a fully wet finish without using a lot of paint strokes.

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Shake it well.

Worked well and covered well.

September 8, 2024
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Use it with a primer coat for best results.

Would Recommend

A good cover paint for items that will rust.

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It’s a great go to primer

Would Recommend

It covers very well, it receives any color or paint you want to use

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It’s good

Dries quickly and covers well

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Great

Great

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