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.primer
Would RecommendSprays well, covers well, sands good, fills small scratches.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
even coverage, nice primer
Would Recommendbought this to use as a primer coat onto shiny aluminum, tried painting without primer and the paint peeled off after a year, so this time tried the primer first. Hope it lasts. It went on very even and covered well.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Great Stuff
Goes on easy with a good prepped surface
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Nice Product
Would RecommendProduct sprayed great. Nice even flow with no blobs. Product adhered great to the bare steel and would not scratch off or peel. On parts of my project I wasn't able to get in there and remove all the old paint. The old paint was still in good condition so I figured it would be ok to prime over. This is not the case. Any place that had paint on it before the primer peeled right off after 24hrs.
bought two cans neither worked
Would Not RecommendBought two cans, both sprayed for about 10 seconds and quit. I was able to return them, but it messed up my project because I had to drive back to lowes
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rustoleum
Would RecommendRustoleum products are awesome. Follow applications direction and the job will come out awesome.
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Exactly what I was looking for...and at a good value!
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Good product.
Would RecommendWent back for two more cans and they were out of it.
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Great on Bare Metal
Would RecommendUsed it on antique sewing machine stands after sand blasting to bare metal. Worked great!
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As with any can of spray paint, if you're going to be using more than two cans to complete the application, get the trigger extension that allows you to hold/spray the can like a spray bottle.
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Undercoat
Would RecommendEasy to use, went on smooth with no nasty blobs. Good adhearance and coverage.
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