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.Great Primer for Metal Work
Would RecommendRust Oleum has always been a standard for priming metal projects
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Locker experienced
Would RecommendIt was so easy to get my order from the locker it’s so much easy then going around the whole store looking for what you need, the bad thing was the product itself rustoleum spray paint in brown color was horrible color it look rusty.
From Stops Rust Flat Rusty Metal Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
Great primer
Would RecommendExactly what I was looking for to stop rusting on my mower deck.
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Make sure you give it plenty of time to dry
I like that it drys fairly fast. It sprays nice and evenly
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Cover it up!
Would RecommendRustoleum paints do well for what they were intended to accomplish. There isn't much to say about such products. Price is a major determinant in terms of overall satisfaction with any product, the notion of value. Given that Rustoleum products, like most retail products are grossly overpriced, I would rate the product mid range in the scale. Sad that retailers like Lowe's and manufacturers like Rusteoleum did not fight the "green tax" on such productss which allows the state to confiscate more o...
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Would RecommendUsed it on the inside of the firewall on a car I am restoring. sprayed nice and even.
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Covers Effectively
Would RecommendCoverage was great. We'll see about stopping the rust stop. None yet, but it's only been a couple of weeks out in the weather.
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Thank you for sharing your experience using our Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Rusty Metal Primer, Mike; we are glad to hear that the product performed well f... Read More