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    About Paint and Protective Coatings
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    Compare our offering of paint and protective coatings to find the right material for your surfaces.

    Paint for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint. Paint for Metal, Aerosol Can.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint. Paint for Metal, Can.

    Aerosol

    Can

    Can

    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 Plastic—Acrylic plastic paint is water-based and can be cleaned up with soap and water. It’s also known as latex paint.
    Aerosol Can—Paint in an aerosol can does not require a primer.
    1 gal. Container—Apply paint in a one-gallon can with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
    7 day Overall Dry Time—Paint with a 7-day overall dry time resists weather and mild chemicals once fully dry.
    Safety Orange—Safety orange indicates hazards and is often used on warning signs, construction equipment, and unguarded edges. Safety-color paint colors are approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Paint that cannot be sold to the listed areas exceed local regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).
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    Alkyd—Aerosol Can
    —15Solvent Based2024 hr.15 ft² @ 1 milUpright200YesAluminum, Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, WoodIron, Masonry, Concrete, Wood—Safety Orange (Gloss)7891T3000000Gray, Red7891T2000000
     
    Acrylic Plastic—Can
    1—Water Based304 hr.270 ft² @ 2 mil—120YesAluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Masonry, Concrete, Wood——Safety Orange (Gloss)7907T100000Gray7907T300000
    1—Water Based457 day150 ft² @ 2 mil—200YesAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel—Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CASafety Orange (Gloss)4639T600000————0
     

    Paint

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    Enhance, renew, and protect surfaces.
    Solvent Based—Solvent-based paint keeps its color longer than water-based paint when used outdoors.
    Safety Orange—Safety orange indicates hazards and is often used on warning signs, construction equipment, and unguarded edges. Safety-color paint colors are approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment.
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    Alkyd—Aerosol Can
    12Solvent Based122415 ft² @ 1 milUpright, Inverted200YesSteel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, WoodSafety Orange (Gloss)7719T110000000000Gray7719T1600000
     

    Polyurethane Protective 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.
    Acrylic Plastic—Can
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective Coatings. Polyurethane Protective Coatings for Metal.
    Safety Orange—Safety orange indicates hazards and is often used on warning signs, construction equipment, and unguarded edges. It is approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment
    Cannot Be Sold To—Polyurethane coatings and primers cannot be sold to the listed areas due to local chemical regulations, including limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).
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    1Solvent Based25565 ft² @ 2 milNo30060 to 90YesSteel, IronLos Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CAGloss Safety Orange7925T50000000Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA7925T40000000
     
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