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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.

    Aerosol

    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.
    Aerosol Can—Paint in an aerosol can does not require a primer.
    Paint
    Primers
    Dry Time
    Each
    Container
    Net Wt., oz.
    Solution
    Type
    Touch,
    min.
    Overall,
    hr.
    Approx. Coverage
    @ Thk.
    Spray
    Position
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    For Use On
    Primer Req. for Use On
    Color
    (Appearance)
    1-5
    6-Up
    Choose a
    Color
    Each
    Alkyd—Aerosol Can
    15Solvent Based202415 ft² @ 1 milUpright200YesAluminum, Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, WoodIron, Masonry, Concrete, WoodDark Green (Gloss)7891T3000000000000Gray, Red7891T2000000
     

    Outdoor Paint Markers

    Image of Product. Round Tip. Front orientation. Markers. Outdoor Paint Markers, Bold/Extra Bold.
    Image of Product. Flat Tip. Front orientation. Markers. Outdoor Paint Markers, Ultra Bold.

    Round Tip

    Flat Tip

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Dark Green. Outdoor Paint Markers.

    Dark

    Green

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Outdoor Paint Markers.

    Marker

    Holders

    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.
    Reversible Tip—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.
    Tip
    Size
    Shape
    Stroke
    Width
    For Use On
    Drying Time,
    min.
    Application
    Temp. Range
    Environment
    Cap
    Style
    Features
    Color
    Each
    Bold/Extra BoldRound3 mm/5 mmGlass, Metal, Plastic, Wood140° F to 130° FOutdoorPush OnPocket Clip, Reversible TipDark Green5040T1100000
    Ultra BoldFlat15 mmCanvas, Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic340° F to 130° FOutdoorPush On—Dark Green5040T2350000
     
    Marker Holders
    Holder with Adhesive Back for Markers with a Round Tip—Add a holder to use as a cap and keep your marker easily accessible and in one place.
    Each
    Holder with Adhesive Back for Markers with a Round Tip5040T1200000

    Low-Odor Paint for Metal

    Image of Product. Can. Front orientation. Paint. Low-Odor Paint for Metal, Can.

    Can

    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.
    Cannot Be Sold to Canada—Paint that cannot be sold to Canada is subject to product restrictions.
    Dry
    Time, hr.
    Container
    Size, gal.
    Solution
    Type
    Touch
    Overall
    Approx. Coverage
    @ Thk.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    For Use
    On
    Color
    (Appearance)
    Cannot Be
    Sold To
    Each
    Alkyd—Can
    1Solvent Based624300 ft² @ 2 mil120YesSteelDark Green (Gloss)Canada7709T210000000
     
    Primers
    Image of Product. Can. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Low-Odor Paint for Metal.

    Can

    Container
    Size, gal.
    Color
    (Appearance)
    Each
    1Red (Flat)7709T3220000000
    1White (Flat)7709T328000000

    Marking Fluids

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Marking Fluid. Marking Fluids, Can.

    Can

    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—Opaque fluids conceal the color of the part.
    Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—Fluids that cannot be sold outside the United States exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
    Container
    Size, gal.
    Fluid
    Type
    Clarity
    Container
    Type
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Color
    Each
    1LiquidOpaqueCanOutside United StatesDark Green2131A730000000

    Powder Protective 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.
    Polyester Plastic—Bag
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective Coatings. Powder Protective Coatings.
    Dry
    Time, min.
    Container
    Net Wt., oz.
    Solution
    Type
    Touch
    Overall
    Approx. Coverage
    @ Thk.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Application
    Temp. Range, ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    For Use On
    Color
    Color
    Code
    Each
    16Solvent Based101068 ft² @ 2 mil35050 to 80NoAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Titanium, IronGloss Dark GreenRAL 60286356T216000000
     

    Marking Tape

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Marking Tape. Marking Tape .
    Outline and draw attention to safety zones and hazards with this tape.
    Crepe Paper—Crepe paper tape releases easily for temporary marking.
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Overall
    Thk.
    Adhesive
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    lbf/in. wd.
    Adhesion to
    Steel, ozf/in. wd.
    Color
    Each
    Crepe Paper
    1/2"1800.005"Rubber
    		50 to 1301530Dark Green76265A4100000
    3/4"1800.005"Rubber
    		50 to 1301530Dark Green76265A420000
    1"1800.005"Rubber
    		50 to 1301530Dark Green76265A430000
    2"1800.005"Rubber
    		50 to 1301530Dark Green76265A4400000
     
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