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Stops Rust Universal Bonding Interior Bonding Oil-based Primer ( 12-oz )

Ratings & Reviews for Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Universal Bonding Interior Bonding Oil-based Primer ( 12-oz )

4.7
167
Review
 4.7 out of 5
167 Reviews


90% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional adhesion to challenging materials including galvanized metal, plastic, fiberglass, and rusty surfaces. Most report one coat provides excellent coverage with fast drying, allowing topcoat application within an hour. Reviewers consistently note smooth, even finishes that hide imperfections and create reliable bases for darker colors. Many appreciate the ease of use and intuitive spray application, even for beginners. A few encountered isolated issues like clogged nozzles or strong odor, but these are clear outliers. Overall, customers consider it a dependable, versatile solution.

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167 Customer Reviews

DO NOT BUY!!!!! ABSOLUTELY RHE WORST!!

Would Not Recommend

Primer my son's hamper and it starting peeling and chipping righr away. totally disappointed returning the product.

November 5, 2021
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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

That is odd, Judy. If the hamper is made of plastic, it may be made of a material that isn't paintable, even with the Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Unive... Read More

Rust-OleumSupportNovember 5, 2021

Rustoleum

be careful opening the cap.

Would Recommend

Great primer (one of the few oil base spray paint primers that will prime galvanized metal) but lousy cap and spray nozzle design. Taking off the cap is almost certain to either knock off the spray nozzle or as happened this time it broke the nozzle. I note that many of the Rustoleum cans are now offered with a trigger type exposed nozzle. Much better design so maybe they recognized the problem.

August 19, 2021
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3 out of 4 cans bad

Would Not Recommend

Sprayed on blotchey and rough. Very disappointing

August 4, 2021
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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

Hi Anthony, it sounds like you may have experienced dry spray, which can occur if the primer dries in the air before landing on the surface. To preve... Read More

Rust-OleumSupportAugust 4, 2021

Rustoleum

Is it dust or paint?

Would Not Recommend

Used 2 cans for a 2-person metal glider. Outside temp was approaching 90 degrees, but not quite there. In the shade holding the can approximately 12" away from the surface and it was like spraying dust. Let it dry, brushed off dust, wiped w/mineral spirits. Resanded because surface so rough. Cleaned and tried again today w/temps in the seventies. Gray thread like strands floated through the air. Little to no wind on either attempt. Will try a different primer.

July 17, 2021
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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

Let's see what we can figure out. It sounds like you were experiencing dry spray while applying Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Universal Bonding Primer. D... Read More

Rust-OleumSupportJuly 19, 2021

Rustoleum

Buy more than you need

Would Not Recommend

One of my three cans broke immediately. Swapped out the spray tip and no change, it was broken or clogged inside the can.

July 12, 2021
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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

Oh no, this is not what we like to hear Pete. After vigorously shaking Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Universal Bonding Primer Spray for at least one minute o... Read More

Rust-OleumSupportJuly 14, 2021

Rustoleum

Needed to repaint the bumpers on my car

Would Recommend

I re-painted the plastic bumpers on my 87' Scirocco and applied this primer after prepping the plastic. The primer covers well and the top coat adhered well. It is easy to use and I would definitely purchase the primer again in the future.

June 27, 2021
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Great primer

Would Recommend

Good stuff, covered good and bonded good to my work

April 30, 2021
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Refinish antique metal porch chairs

Would Recommend

After a lot of rust removal, primer went on well, finish coats look great. Lookin forward to many years of use for these renewed chairs.

April 16, 2021
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Worst primer I have ever used

Would Not Recommend

I think I got a really old can, I've never had this issue with any paint/primer. One minute it's spraying fine, then small globs of it will spray out making a spackled texture. Basically ruined what I was trying to paint, now I get to spend a bunch more time sanding or stripping it off.

March 3, 2021
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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

Oh no, that's not what we like to hear, Miles! Please give us a call at (800) 481-4785, so we can get to the bottom of this. When calling, please... Read More

Rust-OleumSupportMarch 3, 2021

Rustoleum

Worked Great

Would Recommend

Primed steel shelf standards and brackets for black spray paint. Best primer for spray painting I've used (better than standard Rustoleum primer), gave great adhesion for paint layer. Good quantity out of each can.

February 23, 2021
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Paint sticks

Would Recommend

This is an excellent paint for preparing older material. No Paint removal needed, just smooth sand rough spots, spray with gray and an hour later, you are ready for the top / finish coat. Stays on, looks great.

January 27, 2021
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excellent product

Would Recommend

Got this to bond to a stained solid wood desk. Worked great and went on evenly with no issues. Even though it was not optimal temperature, I still had pretty good results from the product.

January 25, 2021
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This bonding primer does an excellent job.

Would Recommend

I used this to prime a metal door sill that had paint spots and grime on it. The primed surface was excellent and the top coat of non-slip paint has great adhesion to the primed surface. Nice even spray, too.

December 16, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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