Ratings & Reviews for Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Flat Rusty Metal Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for its effectiveness on rusted metal surfaces. Most highlight its ability to chemically react with rust, stop corrosion spread, and create a durable textured finish that bonds well to metal. Reviewers consistently commend the spray mechanism for even coverage and smooth application with no clogs. Many note quick drying time and minimal prep requirements—just wire brushing or light sanding. Users report excellent results on lamp posts, lawnmower decks, and metal fences, with some noting durability lasting over a year. A few mention rust reappearing in extreme humidity or without proper drying time between coats. Overall, most consider it a reliable base for metal restoration projects.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Above-ground pool - treated for rust
Used to treat rust on metal wall (as directed for primer) - covered with white - used 2 coats to cover darker primer. Not the solution for heavier rusted metal that was difficult to smooth out and prime. Hope it works well for all treated areas. Looks nice and was easy to apply before new pool liner was installed.
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Potiential faulty spray nozzles
Would Not RecommendI'm not sure if this was an issue with the one can we bought, but it did not spray out as a liquid but more like a paste.
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Different Color options
Would RecommendSprays easily and smoothly. Covers well. I just wish it came in other colors. The final color I'm doing is light. So I had to do an additional step and spray white primer over this.
From Stops Rust Flat Rusty Metal Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
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Excellent
Would RecommendThis beats out the old Rustoleum Rust Reformer, hands down. Easy to use AND long-lasting!
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Use at warm temperture
Great results for outdoor poles for garden area. Looking to refresh older setting area and this product cover small patches of rust and gave color to blend with background
Rusty metal primer chemically reacts with rust
Would RecommendConverts rust to plastic-like coating-Can recoat within one hour
Prevents rust, is a good base for finish coat.
Would RecommendGood spray nozzle on the can easy to get a nice coat.
From Stops Rust Flat Rusty Metal Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
Use before painting.
Would RecommendUsed this product on a rusty outdoor bench before paining. Worked great!
Perfect for spray painting any metal projects
Would RecommendThe primer went on very smoothly and had great coverage. I did apply two coats but there were a lot of areas on my project that almost didnt need a second coat. It even held up after it was accidentally rained on when the tarp I had covering it was blown off. The spray paint I applied had to be fixed because of the rain, but the primer held on and didn’t budge. I already purchased more for another project I am working on because I know it will work just as well for that. It also helped me get th...
Worked great and sprayed evenly.
Would RecommendSpray stuck to the metal well. Sprayed evenly and worked great as primer..
Oil based, control over spray!
Would RecommendGreat coverage and dried we'll. Very durable paint when dry.
Good value, excellent coverage
Would RecommendWorked to cover up rusty areas I had cleaned up. The sprayer put out adequate volume, the primer dryer quickly and I was able to put on the final color coat and finish my project.
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