Ratings & Reviews for Rust-Oleum Automotive Self Etching Flat Gray Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12.0-oz )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this self-etching primer for exceptional adhesion to bare metal, aluminum, steel, and galvanized surfaces without peeling or flaking. Many highlight its smooth spray pattern, quick drying time, and ability to work on rusted or previously painted metal without extensive prep. The upside-down spray capability and clear nozzle design earn frequent commendation for reaching difficult areas. Reviewers consistently describe application as effortless, with reliable performance across automotive, plumbing, and marine projects. A few report isolated nozzle defects, but most consider this an outstanding, must-have base coat.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Great metal primer
Would RecommendI used this primer to prepare the aluminum roof for a little birdhouse I made. Put on two coats of the primer and then two coats of outdoor paint. It is hard to get good paint adhesion on sheet aluminum, but this really did the trick.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
chair rework
Would Recommendthis worked better than expected before applying paint
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Great for aluminum
Would RecommendThis primer works great on aluminum. The final coat of paint sticks really well
Sweepstakes
Great primer
Would RecommendI used this to paint my air return cover. It had gotten a little rusty and dirty. I guess form me cleaning it. This primer was great I did sand some of the rust off. I may not even put a coat of paint on the cover since this primer went on so smooth.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Quick and easy to use
Would Recommendafter prepping some metal parts i used it to seal them from rust until i'm ready to paint them
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Great for DIY projects
Would RecommendI am a novice when it comes to DIY, but with all these home improvement shows on, I’ve taken on a few projects. Used this product on some industrial style curtain rods made from plumbing supplies. It primed them just perfect! I am not sure if the product actually stops the pipework from rusting, since I just did it.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Works great
Would RecommendBought this to repaint an aluminum boat. Seems to work as advertised.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Works like it's supposed to
Would RecommendIt's primmer and works well paint adheres to it like it's supposed to.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes