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Paint for Metal


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 Blue—Safety blue is used on “out of order,” “employees only,” and other general-information signs. Safety-color paint colors are approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment.

Safety Green—Safety green indicates general safety and is often used to identify first aid kits and other medical equipment and to explain safety procedures. Safety-color paint colors are approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment.

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.

Safety Purple—Safety purple indicates radiation hazards, especially when used with safety yellow. Safety-color paint colors are approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment.

Safety Red—Safety red indicates danger and is often used on fire protection equipment, containers for flammable liquid, and switches on machinery. Safety-color paint colors are approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment.

Safety Yellow—Safety yellow indicates caution and is often used on tripping hazards, exposed edges, and start buttons. 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).

	Paint															Primers
	Container			Dry Time
	Size, gal.	Net Wt., oz.	Solution Type	Touch, min.	Overall	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Spray Position	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Primer Req. for Use On	Cannot Be Sold To	Choose a Color (Appearance)		Each	Choose a Color		Each
Alkyd—Aerosol Can



		—	15	Solvent Based	20	24 hr.	15 ft² @ 1 mil	Upright	200	Yes	Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, Wood	Iron, Masonry, Concrete, Wood	—	Safety Blue (Gloss) , Safety Green (Gloss) , Safety Purple (Gloss) , Safety Red (Gloss) , Safety Yellow (Gloss) , Safety Orange (Gloss)	000000	000000	Gray , Red	000000	000000


		Acrylic Plastic—Can



				1	—	Water Based	30	4 hr.	270 ft² @ 2 mil	—	120	Yes	Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Masonry, Concrete, Wood	—	—	Safety Blue (Gloss) , Safety Green (Gloss) , Safety Red (Gloss) , Safety Yellow (Gloss) , Safety Orange (Gloss)	000000	00000	Gray	000000	00000


				1	—	Water Based	45	7 day	150 ft² @ 2 mil	—	200	Yes	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel	—	Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA	Safety Blue (Gloss) , Safety Red (Gloss) , Safety Yellow (Gloss) , Safety Orange (Gloss)	000000	00000	—	———	0

Low-Odor Paint for Metal

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.

			Dry Time, hr.
	Container Size, gal.	Solution Type	Touch	Overall	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Color (Appearance)		Each
Alkyd—Can



		1	Solvent Based	6	24	300 ft² @ 2 mil	120	Yes	Steel	Safety Red (Gloss)	00000000	0000000


		1	Solvent Based	6	24	300 ft² @ 2 mil	120	Yes	Steel	Safety Yellow (Gloss)	00000000	000000

Primers

Container Size, gal.	Color (Appearance)		Each
1	Red (Flat)	00000000	0000000
1	White (Flat)	00000000	000000

Epoxy Protective Coatings

These coatings are some of the thickest and most durable on the market. 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.

Epoxy—Can

Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective Coatings. Epoxy Protective Coatings.

Safety Yellow—Safety-color coatings come in colors approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment. Safety yellow indicates caution and is often used on tripping hazards, exposed edges, and start buttons.

		Dry Time, hr.
Container Size, gal.	Solution Type	Touch	Overall	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Mixing Req.	Mix Ratio	Application Time After Mixing, hr.	Max. Temp., ° F	Application Temp. Range, ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Color		Each



	1/2	Solvent Based	4	48	80 ft² @ 10 mil	Yes	1:1	2	250	50 to 100	Yes	Steel, Iron, Concrete, Wood	Gloss Safety Yellow	000000	000000


	1	Solvent Based	4	48	160 ft² @ 10 mil	Yes	1:1	2	250	50 to 100	Yes	Steel, Iron, Concrete, Wood	Gloss Safety Yellow	000000	00000

Primers

		Each
Primer (1 gal. Can)	0000000	0000000

Paint

Enhance, renew, and protect surfaces.

Solvent Based—Solvent-based paint keeps its color longer than water-based paint when used outdoors.

	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	Choose a Color (Appearance)		1-5	6-Up	Color		Each
Alkyd—Aerosol Can



		12	Solvent Based	12	24	15 ft² @ 1 mil	Upright, Inverted	200	Yes	Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, Wood	Safety Blue (Gloss) , Safety Green (Gloss) , Safety Purple (Gloss) , Safety Red (Gloss) , Safety Yellow (Gloss) , Safety Orange (Gloss)	0000000	00000	00000	Gray	0000000	00000

Low-Odor Epoxy Protective Coatings

These coatings are used in enclosed, high-traffic spaces. 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.

Epoxy—Can

Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective Coatings. Low-Odor Epoxy Protective Coatings.

Safety Blue—Safety blue is used on “out of order,” “employees only,” and other general-information signs. It is approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment.

Safety Red—Safety red indicates danger and is often used on fire protection equipment, containers for flammable liquid, and switches on machinery. It is approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment.

Safety Yellow—Safety yellow indicates caution and is often used on tripping hazards, exposed edges, and start buttons. It is approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment.

		Dry Time
Container Size, gal.	Solution Type	Touch, min.	Overall, hr.	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Mixing Req.	Mix Ratio	Application Time After Mixing, hr.	Max. Temp., ° F	Application Temp. Range, ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Choose a Color		Each



	1	Water Based	30	3	60 ft² @ 10 mil	Yes	2:1	2	250	50 to 100	Yes	Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete	Gloss Safety Blue , Gloss Safety Red , Gloss Safety Yellow	000000	0000000

Primers

		Each
Primer (1 gal. Can)	000000	0000000

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 Green—Safety green indicates general safety and is often used to identify first aid kits and other medical equipment and to explain safety procedures. It is approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment.

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).

Protective Coatings														Sealant Primers
		Dry Time, hr.
Container Size, gal.	Solution Type	Touch	Overall	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Mixing Req.	Max. Temp., ° F	Application Temp. Range, ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Cannot Be Sold To	Choose a Color		Each	Cannot Be Sold To		Each



	1	Solvent Based	2	5	565 ft² @ 2 mil	No	300	60 to 90	Yes	Steel, Iron	Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA	Gloss Safety Blue , Gloss Safety Green , Gloss Safety Orange , Gloss Safety Red , Gloss Safety Yellow	000000	0000000	Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA	000000	0000000

Epoxy Protective Coatings for Metal

Thicker than polyurethane and paint, these coatings have high moisture resistance and protect against abrasion and chemicals. Coatings may chalk with exposure to sunlight.

Thinners cannot be sold to Canada due to import regulations.

Epoxy—Can

2 gal. Container—Apply coatings in a two-gallon can with a brush, roller, or sprayer. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.

Cannot Be Sold To—Coatings that cannot be sold to the regions listed exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

		Dry Time, hr.
Container Size, gal.	Solution Type	Touch	Overall	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Mixing Req.	Mix Ratio	Application Time After Mixing, hr.	Max. Temp., ° F	Application Temp. Range, ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Cannot Be Sold To	Color		Each



	2	Solvent Based	8	16	220 ft² @ 5 mil	Yes	1:1	2.5	300	50 to 100	Yes	Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete	Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA	Gloss Safety Yellow	000000	0000000

Thinners