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
Wonderful paint
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Great self etching paint
Would RecommendBeen renovating an old Coleman crawdad boat. Aluminum poles were pretty scuffed. This paint adhered and filled spots then used a silver paint over top. Worked great.
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This primer helps the final coat especially for wrought iron projects so much!
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Works as described.
Would RecommendBought primer for a project. It works. Time will tell.
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Great coverage works well
Would RecommendGreat product I used it several times on my aluminum boat
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Worked great
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Spray paint outdoors
Would RecommendAdhered great on my aluminum boat. Looks sleek too!
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great primer for most applications
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Would not spray
Would Not RecommendI purchased this can of self etching primer, and shook it for a couple of minutes, and tried to use it and it would not spray anything out. Waste of money because it is now too late to return it. Didn’t even get a drop out of it.
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Shake frequently during use.
Would Recommendworked very well.
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This stuff is amazing!
Would RecommendIt works great!
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DON'T GET IT!
Would Not RecommendReacted with base paint, forcing me to strip my work completely!
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covered great
Would RecommendWent smoothly and dried fast
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worth the extra step
Would RecommendSelf etching primer is a need when painting Aluminum parts. covers well and does its job. just follow the directions on the can.
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