Ratings & Reviews for Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Automotive Flat Dark Gray Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for reliable performance, strong adhesion, and effective rust prevention on metal and wood surfaces. Most highlight smooth application, quick drying, and excellent coverage that prepares surfaces for topcoats with minimal effort—often requiring just two light coats. Many appreciate the fast turnaround, eliminating lengthy drying periods. Longtime users express consistent trust and loyalty, frequently recommending it for professional and DIY projects. A small number report occasional nozzle clogging, inconsistent spray patterns, or minor surface defects like wrinkling, though these remain isolated. Despite minor issues, most customers consider it reliable and would repurchase.
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From Stops Rust Automotive Flat Light Gray Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
Gets clogged after a third of the way
Would Not RecommendUseless
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Wash with dish soap and water. Let dry then spray
Would RecommendCoats very well
From Stops Rust Automotive Flat Light Gray Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
Slow pressure leaking?
Would RecommendFor 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 RecommendGreat primer paint. Did a perfect job pn my car project.
From Stops Rust Automotive Flat Light Gray Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
Perfect primer!
Would RecommendExcellent product! Used this on an old toolbox restoration and it worked great!
From Stops Rust Automotive Flat Light Gray Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
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.
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Use it with a primer coat for best results.
Would RecommendA good cover paint for items that will rust.
From Stops Rust Automotive Flat Light Gray Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
It’s a great go to primer
Would RecommendIt covers very well, it receives any color or paint you want to use
From Stops Rust Automotive Flat Light Gray Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
It’s good
Dries quickly and covers well
From Stops Rust Automotive Flat Light Gray Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
Great
Great
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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...