Paint metal surfaces to stop rust from starting and prevent existing rust from spreading. Scrape rusty areas clean before application. Although primer is not required for use on all materials, it can be used to prepare any surface to maximize the life and corrosion resistance of paint.

Safety-color paint comes in colors approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment. Safety red indicates danger and is often used on fire protection equipment, containers for flammable liquid, and switches on machinery. Safety orange indicates hazards and is often used on warning signs, construction equipment, and unguarded edges. Safety yellow indicates caution and is often used on tripping hazards, exposed edges, and start buttons. Safety green indicates general safety and is often used to identify first aid kits and other medical equipment and to explain safety procedures. Safety blue is used on “out of order,” “employees only,” and other general-information signs.

Match the manufacturers' color of your forklift, lift truck, or pallet truck to cover scratches and wear.

Spray to fill in small dents, cracks, and scratches. These surface fillers build on themselves to cover minor surface imperfections.