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. Paint with a 7-day overall dry time resists weather and mild chemicals once fully dry.

Apply paint in a one-gallon can with a brush, roller, or sprayer.

Safety-color paint comes in colors approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment. Safety orange indicates hazards and is often used on warning signs, construction equipment, and unguarded edges.

Paint that cannot be sold to the regions listed exceeds local regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).