About Paint and Protective Coatings
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About Paint and Ink Markers
Paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, wet, and oily surfaces. They leave textured marks you can feel with your hand.
Ink markers work best on a clean, dry surface. Marks dry faster than paint and are smooth to the touch.
Both paint and ink markers are permanent.
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Paint for Metal
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.
Paint in an aerosol can does not require a primer.
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Container | Dry Time | Each | Each | ||||||||||||
| Net Weight, oz. | Composition | Touch | O'all | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Use On | Primer Required For Use On | Color (Appearance) | 1-5 | 6-Up | Choose a Color | 1-5 | 6-Up | ||
Alkyd—Aerosol Can | |||||||||||||||
| 15 | Solvent Based | 20 min. | 24 hrs. | 15 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 200° | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, Wood | Iron, Masonry, Concrete, Wood | Dark Green (Gloss) | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | |
Low-Odor Paint for Metal
Use this low-VOC paint in enclosed spaces to stop rust from starting and prevent existing rust from spreading. It resists weather, salt spray, mild chemicals, and abrasion. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
Paint that cannot be sold to Canada is subject to product restrictions.
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| Container Size, gal. | Composition | Formulation | Touch, hrs. | O'all, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Use Outdoors | For Use On | Cannot Be Sold To | Color (Appearance) | Each | |
| 1 | Solvent Based | Alkyd | 6 | 24 | 300 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 120° | Yes | Steel | Canada | Dark Green (Gloss) | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Powder Coatings
More durable and scratch resistant than liquid paint, use this dry paint with your powder coating system. Apply directly to unpainted metal and heat-cure in an oven for a smooth, baked-on finish.
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| Color (Appearance) | Color Code | Container Net Weight, oz. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, min. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Use On | Each | |
| Dark Green (Gloss) | RAL 6028 | 16 | Solvent Based | 10 | 10 | 68 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 350° | 50° to 80° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Titanium, Iron | 00000000 | 000000 |
Outdoor Paint Markers
Choose only the colors you need. These rich colors won’t fade in sunlight or exposure to weather. These paint markers work well even on dirty, rusty, and oily surfaces.
Markers with a reversible tip are bold on one end and extra bold on the other. Remove and reinsert the tip to change the size. Add a holder to use as a cap and keep your marker easily accessible and in one place.
| Tip Size | Tip Shape | Stroke Wd. | For Use On | Drying Time, min. | Application Temp. Range, °F | Features | Color | Each | |
| Bold/Extra Bold | Round | 3 mm/5 mm | Glass, Metal, Plastic, Wood | 1 | 40° to 130° | Pocket Clip, Reversible Tip | Dark Green | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Ultra Bold | Flat | 15 mm | Canvas, Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic | 3 | 40° to 130° | __ | Dark Green | 00000000 | 0000 |
| Optional Holder with Adhesive Back for Markers with a Round Tip | 0000000 | Each | 00000 |
Marking Tape
Outline and draw attention to safety zones and hazards with this tape.
Crepe paper tape releases easily for temporary marking.
| Wd. | Lg., ft. | Overall Thick. | Adhesive Type | Temperature Range, °F | Tensile Strength, lbs./in. wd.  | Adhesion to Steel, oz./in. wd. | Color | Each | |
Crepe Paper | |||||||||
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| 1/2" | 180 | 0.005" | Rubber | 50° to 130° | 15 | 30 | Dark Green | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 180 | 0.005" | Rubber | 50° to 130° | 15 | 30 | Dark Green | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 180 | 0.005" | Rubber | 50° to 130° | 15 | 30 | Dark Green | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 2" | 180 | 0.005" | Rubber | 50° to 130° | 15 | 30 | Dark Green | 00000000 | 00000 |
Marking Fluids
Stain metal items such as bearings, springs, nuts, and other components. These fluids repel oil, adhere without flaking and scaling, and won’t interfere with part performance.
Opaque fluids conceal the color of the part.
Fluids that cannot be sold to the listed areas exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
| Container Size | Fluid Type | Clarity | Container Type | Color | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
| 1 gal. | Liquid | Opaque | Can | Dark Green | Outside United States | 0000000 | 0000000 |