Rust-Oleum
Rust-Oleum 838 Dark Machine Gray Hard Hat Finish Spray Paint
Dark machine gray spray paint and primer for metal and steel with solvent-based acrylic enamel finish, tack-free in 10 to 20 minutes and covering 12 to 20 square feet
- TypeConstruction Film
- Gloss paint and primer protects metal in one coat
- Dark Machine Gray colour matches industrial equipment finishes
- Tack free in 10 to 20 minutes speeds up project completion
- Covers 12 to 20 square feet per 15 ounce can
- Applies in temperatures from 50 to 100 degrees F for flexible scheduling
Rust-Preventative Spray Paint 838
This rust-preventative spray paint delivers a gloss paint-and-primer finish in Dark Machine Gray for metal and steel surfaces. The solvent-based acrylic enamel is VOC and MIR compliant for interior and exterior use. Net weight is 15 oz per can.
Application Temperature and Dry Times
Apply between 50 and 100 degrees F for proper adhesion and curing. Tack-free time is 10 to 20 minutes with a recoat window of 1 to 24 hours. Full dry time is also 10 to 20 minutes under recommended conditions.
Coverage per Can
One can covers approximately 12 to 20 square feet depending on surface texture and application technique. Buyers needing to coat larger areas or multiple pieces should calculate total square footage before purchasing. This product is restricted from sale in numerous states.
Highlights
- Gloss paint and primer protects metal in one coat
- Dark Machine Gray colour matches industrial equipment finishes
- Tack free in 10 to 20 minutes speeds up project completion
- Covers 12 to 20 square feet per 15 ounce can
- Applies in temperatures from 50 to 100 degrees F for flexible scheduling
Specifications
| Brand | RUST-OLEUM |
|---|---|
| Type | Construction Film |
Questions about this item
Should I choose the 15 oz can or is another size available?
The 15 oz can is the only size listed for this Dark Machine Gray finish.
What does the 12 to 20 sq ft coverage figure mean when I am spraying a metal surface?
One can covers 12 to 20 square feet on metal or steel, giving a gloss paint and primer finish in a single coat.
How does the solvent-based acrylic enamel formula affect recoat timing?
At 50 to 100 degrees F the surface is tack-free in 10 to 20 minutes and ready for a second coat anytime from 1 to 24 hours later.
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