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.Worked as intended!
Would RecommendUsed this product on a 3" lamp post in the front yard that had surface rust and had been there since about 1962 when the house was built. Worked like a charm. It coated it nicely and was a perfect base for my white paint that I used to redo the entire post.
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Great rust prevention
Would RecommendSpray is consistent and one can covers a large area.
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Worked well !
Would RecommendCoverage was even and covered a larger than expected area.
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I always have a hassle free experience with the Lowe’s Customer Service personnel; both inside and curbside pickup. They are courteous and helpful. They didn’t even complain when I arrived close to closing time, and requested a printed receipt.
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quick way to cover old heating unit in basement
Would Recommendeasy to use
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It's the best!
Been using the spray and liquid equivalent since the 1950's!
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works great
Would Recommendcovers good and doed a good job covering rusty metal projects. My go to!
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Great for rusty metal
Would RecommendIt rattles, it sprays. What is not to like?
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May get a lemon
Would RecommendI’ve used this product in the past with success but for some reason two of my new cans won’t spray anymore and you can tell they are full. Can’t find the receipt so stuck with these for now until I can dispose of.
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Good stuff
Would RecommendI have painted my building with this paint. I appreciate that there is a spray can version in case I need to touch something up quickly. It works great and looks nice.
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Stops advanced rust.
Would RecommendWorks as described. Stopped a rusty old milk can from a sure death and turned it back into a family heirloom
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If you're going to paint it, prime it first!
Would RecommendI've used this product for over 40 years on numerous different projects, both commercial and private. I still possess numerous items that I primed with this product and then painted. Some of these things have been exposed to outside weather and the elements (some for years), some have not. Regardless, all of them still have the same appearance as they did when they were first primed and painted. I have even used this product on corrugated cardboard and wood before painting. Same results as I've...
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That is not how we expect the Stops Rust Rusty Metal Primer Spray to perform, Ossie! We would like the opportunity to try to make this right with you...