Rust-Oleum 254170 Professional Primer Spray Paint, 15 oz, Aluminum
Original price was: $10.99.$9.98Current price is: $9.98.
Price: $10.99 - $9.98
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Rust-Oleum Professional Aluminum Primer is specially formulated base coat for aluminum surfaces. It provides a tight bond for the top coat, thus resisting the usual problems of blistering, flaking, or peeling paint. Apply to aluminum surfaces.
Designed for bare aluminum to prepare the surface for painting, provide rust protection and a tough finish that withstands weathering
High quality, durable oil-based formula maintains consistent, corrosion-resistant color despite the elements and provides twice the protection of paint alone
Covers up to 14 sq. ft., dries to touch in 15 minutes and ready for immediate topcoat application; Indoor/outdoor
Commercial, industrial paint formula features a high output tip that can be sprayed at any angle
Primer provides a base for excellent adhesion and withstands demanding, heavy-use environments
Indoor/Outdoor
Durable, corrosion resistant
Adds twice the protection
Provides an any-angle spray feature that allows you to spray in any direction, even upside-down
Features a high output tip that decreases project time
Customers say
Customers find the spray paint works well as a primer, adheres well to aluminum surfaces, and provides good coverage. They appreciate its effectiveness on aluminum, smooth application, and scratch resistance, with one customer noting it doesn’t chip or peel. The spray quality receives mixed feedback.
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8 reviews for Rust-Oleum 254170 Professional Primer Spray Paint, 15 oz, Aluminum
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Original price was: $10.99.$9.98Current price is: $9.98.
G. D. Golden –
Not an aluminum-painting expert, but seemed to get the job done
I have no real experience in painting aluminum, but had a need to paint a 2′ x 4′ piece of new 1/8″ aluminum with exterior latex house paint. So, bought a can of this stuff to prime it with, applied it per instructions… no issues. The top coat latex seems to have adhered to it very well.Only time will tell, but can at least report that application was straightforward: No runs, no adhesion issues. Drying time as advertised.
Donald Carr –
great
did a great job
RBW –
Great paint. Good quantity. Fantastic price.
Great price, good coverage. No runs in the paint.
dishman –
Adheres good, doesn’t like epoxy or other fillers
I used it to prime a dinged up aluminum cover for a commercial mixer. I had to repair some dents / deformations with an epoxy filler (Marine-Tex). Everything was sanded smooth and degreased. After applying the primer, it had etched out the edges of the epoxy. I was able to fix it by applying a heavier second coat of the primer, waiting a couple of days, and sanding until smooth. There was no bare metal, so I applied my topcoats of Rust-oleum V2100 industrial enamel. It came out well, but the extra effort was a nuisance and days lost. I’ve since tested scrap aluminum with other epoxy (West System) and polyester (Bond-o) based fillers with the same results. Same with some paints. The fix I describe worked in all instances of edge etching.
Steven s. –
Aluminum primer
I used this primer on my new alumininm heads on my chevy engine. It really brought out the excellence.
Cat –
Rustoleum for Aluminum
This arrived very quickly. It did a great job covering the aluminum sign Iâm refurbishing. Very impressed. Itâs Rustoleum so I expect it will last.
Steven –
Rust-Oleum 254170 Professional Primer Spray Paint, 15 oz, Aluminum
Primer went on smooth and even and top coat seemed to stick very well with no bubbling or blisters. Aluminum is a tough material to paint over so I hope this primer does the trick. Only gave mid marks for heat resistance because it is not being used in a high heat area, but I did dry the parts in front of a wall furnace in my basement and they got fairly warm with no issues.
Matt –
Worked
Worked well as primer on aluminum