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.Good Primer Product
Would RecommendBought some of this to paint metal fence posts that had a good amount of surface rust. Wiped the posts down with a heavy rag and paint thinner a couple of times to get as much rust as i could off (no I didn't want to sand it--too much work), let it dry and put on a good coat of this primer. Over a year later, no signs of rust coming through the primer and the post still look good and I like the texture it leaves behind. So I bought a few more cans to paint some metal cattle panels.
From Stops Rust Flat Rusty Metal Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
Best spray paint
Would RecommendCovers great, no clogs, Rust-oleum is the best spray paint, in my opinion
From Stops Rust Flat Rusty Metal Oil-based Spray primer ( NET WT. 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
was excited, now mad
Would Not RecommendI bought this product to prime outdoor furniture, but after about 1 minute, the sprayer stopped working. I took off the top to soak it like the instructions say to, and it did not work. I am very mad because I bought 2 of these, and it happened to both of them!!! I was spraying the pieces in 84 degree weather with 74% humidity. Very frustrated that this product, which is probably a good product, does NOT work!!!!