Questions and Answers for Rust-Oleum Professional 1 gal. High Performance Protective Enamel Gloss Aluminum Oil-Based Interior/Exterior Paint

A:  Thank you for reaching out, Jimmy. If your Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Protective Enamel remains tacky for over 12 hours then it will not fully cure. If this is the case the tacky finish can be cleaned using a rag dampened with mineral spirits and a plastic scrapper. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Happy to help, David. Yes, Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Protective Enamel provides a durable finish for concrete or previously painted surfaces. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Happy to help, Faye! Rust-Oleum Professional High-Performance Protective Enamel Paint is suitable for use on metal and wood surfaces. This paint will not properly adhere directly to plastic surfaces. Please keep in mind, some plastic surfaces are manufactured in such a way that hinders paint adhesion. Whenever painting or priming plastic, a test application is recommended to ensure it is paintable. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Thank you for reaching out, Jonny. Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Protective Enamel is a ready-to-use paint and we do not recommend adding any extra tint or colorant. This can hinder the curing and performance of the paint. If you want to create a custom color we recommend mixing 2 colors of our Professional Enamel. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Thanks for reaching out, Keith. Chain link fences tend to be made from galvanized metal, oil based paints, including Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Protective Enamel Paint cannot be applied to galvanized metal, they are not compatible with the zinc in galvanized metal. We recommend using Rust-Oleum Chain Link Fence Paint for painting chain link fences. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-1-gal-Gloss-Chain-Link-Fence-Rust-Preventive-Paint-7787402/100111367 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 7

A:  Great question! Rust-Oleum Professional High-Performance Enamel Paint can be applied to exterior surfaces. If the surface is galvanized, you will need to start with a water-based primer first to ensure full adhesion. We recommend Rust-Oleum Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based Primer. This primer can be topcoated with this paint after 1 hour. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-Bulls-Eye-1-2-3-1-Gal-White-Water-Based-Interior-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-2001/100398391 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Happy to help, Jon. Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Protective Enamel provides our most durable finish to a variety of outdoor surfaces, please note however, it can not be applied directly to vinyl. However, if your trim is wood then our Professional High Performance Enamel can be applied. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Thank you for reaching out, David. While Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Protective Enamel can be applied to a variety of surfaces, we do not recommend applying to sheet rock. It will not properly adhere and peel over time. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14