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.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.
Great product
Would RecommendThe look after it has been applied to very rusty metal.
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The larger spray push button is easy on the finger
Would RecommendRust-Oleum has always made a high quality product.
Great product.
Would RecommendOn smooth. Looks great! Very easy to use with minimal effort.
Great Product
Would RecommendI have used this product many times. It is a very good rust inhibiting primer.
Good as it gets!
Would RecommendThere are many primers out there. But I have always used Rust-oleum for rusty metal. In my experience there is none better. I had some lag bolts that the heads on them had rusted. It was in area where I had to look at them. I wire brushed them, cleaned with paint thinner and primed with this primer. After it dried, I painted with a gloss finish coat of Rust-oleum. They look great and I know it will last.
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Sticks to rust!
Would RecommendThis stuff worked great! Took some steel wool to the metal and sprayed this stuf right on it, no issues!
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