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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.
Acrylic paint is water-based and can be cleaned up with soap and water. It’s also known as latex paint.
Silicone paint stops corrosion on high-temperature surfaces, such as smokestacks, incinerators, heaters, and heat exchangers.
Paint in an aerosol can does not require a primer.
Apply paint in a one-gallon can with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
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| Size, gal. | 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 | Light Gray (Gloss) | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | |
Silicone—Can | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | __ | Solvent Based | 2 hrs. | 24 hrs. | 270 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 1000° | Steel, Stainless Steel | Steel, Stainless Steel | Light Gray (Flat) | 000000 | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00 | |
Acrylic—Can | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | __ | Water Based | 30 min. | 4 hrs. | 270 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 120° | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Masonry, Concrete, Wood | __ | Light Gray (Gloss) | 000000 | 00000 | 00 | Gray | 000000 | 00000 | 00 |
Enclosure Paint
Touch up scratches and wear on your enclosure with paint that matches its color. This acrylic lacquer paint has strong adhesion and resists detergent and water—including in washdown environments—as well as abrasion, heat, and alcohol. It sprays evenly onto surfaces, with no need for additional tools such as brushes.
Paint cannot be sold to the listed areas due to local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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| Container Net Weight, oz. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, days | Approximate Coverage @ Thickness | Spray Position | Maximum Temperature, °F | For Use On | Color (Appearance) | Color Code | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
Acrylic Lacquer | ||||||||||||
| 12 | Solvent Based | 8 | 7 | 28 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | Upright | 100° | Steel, Stainless Steel | Light Gray (Gloss) | RAL 7035 | CA | 00000000 | 000000 |
Drip-Free Paint for Metal
This acrylic-lacquer paint produces a thick, durable finish that won’t run or drip as it dries. For best results, use a primer with new or rusted metal and with new wood.
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| Container Net Weight, oz. | Composition | Formulation | Touch, min. | O'all, min. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Spray Position | Max. Temp., °F | For Use Outdoors | For Use On | Color (Appearance) | 1-5 | 6-Up | |
| 12 | Water Based | Acrylic Lacquer | 12 | 30 | 15 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | Upright | 150° | Yes | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Wood | Light Gray (Gloss) | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
Powder-Coating Touch-Up Paint for Metal
Touch up scratches and wear on powder-coated metal without a primer. Choose the color that matches your equipment—this paint matches some of the most common colors used in powder-coating applications.
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| Container Net Weight, oz. | Composition | Formulation | Touch, hrs. | O'all, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Spray Position | Max. Temp., °F | For Use Outdoors | For Use On | Color (Appearance) | 1-5 | 6-Up | |
| 16 | Solvent Based | Acrylic | 4 | 24 | 144 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | Upright | 120° | Yes | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Titanium, Silver | Light Gray (Gloss) | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
Paint
Enhance, renew, and protect surfaces.
Solvent-based paint keeps its color longer than water-based paint when used outdoors.
Paint for Roofs
Hide blemishes and protrusions on shingles and flashing. This paint matches common roofing material. It dries quickly to help keep leaves, pollen, and other contaminants from adhering, damaging your finish. Once dry, paint prevents corrosion on flashing and other metal surfaces.
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| Container Net Weight, oz. | O'all Dry Time, min. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Use Outdoors | For Use On | Color | 1-5 | 6-Up | |
| 12 | 8 | 25 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 120° | 40° to 80° | Yes | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Plastic, Asphalt | Light Gray | 000000 | 000000 | 00000 |
Low-Temperature Epoxy Coatings
Keep working when temperatures drop—these coatings can be applied in temperatures down to 20° F, when other coatings would fail. Thicker than polyurethane and paint, they protect against abrasion and resist moisture and chemicals. Coatings may chalk with exposure to sunlight. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
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| Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch, hrs. | O'all, hrs. | Approximate Coverage @ Thickness | Mix Ratio | Application Time After Mixing, min. | Max. Temp., °F | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Use On | Color (Appearance) | Each | |
| 2 | Solvent Based | 2 | 4.5 | 130 sq. ft. @ 10 mil | 1:1 | 60 | 200° | 20° to 120° | Aluminum, Steel, Concrete, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Light Gray (Semi-Gloss) | 000000 | 0000000 |
Low-Temperature Polyurethane Coatings
Apply these coatings in temperatures down to 20° F, when other coatings would fail. They handle high humidity and have superior abrasion, impact, and UV resistance while providing great color and gloss retention. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer. They're often used as a topcoat over epoxy coatings.
Thinners cannot be sold to the listed areas due to VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) regulations.
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| Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch | O'all, hrs. | Approximate Coverage @ Thickness | Max. Temp., °F | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Use Outdoors | For Use On | Primer Required For Use On | Color (Appearance) | Each | |
| 1 | Solvent Based | 90 min. | 8 | 250 sq. ft. @ 4 mil | 250° | 20° to 120° | Yes | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Concrete | Aluminum, Steel | Light Gray (Semi-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 | |
| Light Gray (Gloss) | RAL 7035 | 16 | Solvent Based | 10 | 10 | 68 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 350° | 50° to 80° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Titanium, Iron | 00000000 | 000000 |
Polyurethane Coatings for Metal
These polyurethane-based coatings resist moisture, corrosion, abrasion, and impact better than paint and have excellent color retention. They're often used as a topcoat over epoxy coatings. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer. They cannot be sold to the regions listed due to local chemical regulations, including limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).
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Dry Time | Primers | ||||||||||||
| Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch, hrs. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Use On | Color (Appearance) | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | Each | ||
| 1 | Solvent Based | 2 | 5 | 565 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 300° | 60° to 90° | Steel, Iron | Light Gray (Gloss) | Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 |
Flexible Rubber Coatings for Metal
These flexible, slip-resistant silicone coatings resist chemicals, block UV light, and encapsulate lead paint. They withstand temperatures up to 320° F. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
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| Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch, min. | O'all, hrs. | Approximate Coverage @ Thickness | Max. Temp., °F | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Use On | Color (Appearance) | Each | |
Silicone | ||||||||||
| 1 | Solvent Based | 60 | 24 | 100 sq. ft. @ 10 mil | 320° | 40° to 80° | Steel, Iron, Composites, Wood | Light Gray (Semi-Gloss) | 000000 | 0000000 |
High-Temperature Surface Fillers for Metal
Repair and rebuild metal surfaces that are exposed to heat. These surface fillers withstand temperatures over 450° F. Fillers that have a mix ratio are multi-part fillers. The size listed is the combined total of the parts.
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| Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength, hrs. | Heating Requirements to Reach Full Strength | Consistency | Mix Ratio | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Temp. Range, °F | Color | Finishing Method | For Use On | Each | |
Surface Fillers | |||||||||||||
| 12 | Can, Bottle | 2 hrs. | 6 | 4 hrs. air dry then 2 hrs. @ 160° F | Putty | 2:1 | 48 sq. in. @ 1/4" | Not Rated to 1400° | Light Gray | Sand | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 24 | Can | 2 hrs. | 6 | 4 hrs. air dry then 2 hrs. @ 160° F | Putty | 2:1 | 96 sq. in. @ 1/4" | Not Rated to 1400° | Light Gray | Sand | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |