1. Care should be taken to ensure that new unopened containers or left-over partial containers are kept sealed. Heavy Duty Plastic Wrap can be placed over the top of the remaining Rust Bullet with the excess plastic exceeding beyond the rim of the container. This will displace as much air as possible from the remaining Rust Bullet and will help prevent the lid from permanently sealing closed.

2. Rust Bullet is moisture sensitive. It is recommended to limit the time the container is opened. Transfer only the amount needed for the application of each coat. Immediately wipe clean any Rust Bullet from the rim of the container and reseal. This should be done every time you use Rust Bullet and in between coats. Never pour Rust Bullet that has been exposed to air and moisture back into the container with unused Rust Bullet.

3. If a skin has formed in a new, unopened container or a sealed container, remove by cutting edge of skin at the skin/container surface. Discard the skin properly. Stir until uniform. Filter if necessary and apply.

4. Rust Bullet is packaged in unlined paint cans. If for any reason Rust Bullet is transferred to another container; clean, unlined, paint cans (or similar unlined metal containers) must be used.

5. Unopened cans of Rust Bullet have a shelf life of at least two years (previously opened cans: three to six months).

STIRRING

1. Do not open and stir Rust Bullet when the coating's temperature is below 32°F (0°C).

2. Since Rust Bullet is a single-component material, it is not necessary to mix "part A with part B"; however, Rust Bullet should be stirred thoroughly for at least 2 minutes or until completely uniform. (Avoid whipping air into product.) Shaking the container of Rust Bullet prior to application may cause the formation of bubbles in the finish of the coating.

3. Aged Rust Bullet (six months or older) may develop settling. Follow the same process as in "STIRRING, #2" but increase the stir time and be sure to break up clumps on bottom, if any.

4. Do not reduce or thin Rust Bullet. Do not add other paints in an attempt to change the color of Rust Bullet. Because of the exacting chemical balance of Rust Bullet, thinning or altering will compromise the quality of the cured product. Rust Bullet® Automotive (Silver Label) is formulated slightly thinner and can easily be sprayed through an HVLP, Automotive Finishing Gun.

EQUIPMENT SET-UP PROCEDURES
AIRLESS SPRAY: Rust Bullet is supplied ready to stir and apply with airless spray systems.

1. Inspect all spray equipment and ensure it is clean and in good working order.

2. Flush xylene or toluene through your spray equipment to remove any existing moisture or alcohol from previous coatings or solvents.
Note: Do not re-circulate solvent through pump, as the solvent will be contaminated with moisture and debris. Draw solvent from one container and flush into another. Never allow old solvent in the coating lines to enter Rust Bullet.

3. Standard Rust Bullet® (Gold Label) is formulated to work well with Airless Spray Systems using a 517 or 519 tip, and an approximate 2400 psi.

4. Follow all stirring instructions as listed above under "STIRRING."
Note: Ensure that minimum cure times are followed for recoat. Published cure times (under normal weather conditions) are recommended per coat as specified on the data sheet. When excessive wet film is applied, additional cure time will be necessary.

CONVENTIONAL SPRAY:
Procedures are the same as for airless spray. Use only xylene or toluene for flushing equipment prior to application and for clean up. If necessary, apply a small "float" of xylene or toluene over the Rust Bullet in the paint pot prior to sealing. (Use only as much as is needed to just cover the surface). Do not agitate in pressure pot. The float of solvent must not be mixed with Rust Bullet; its only purpose is to keep air from coming into contact with Rust Bullet in the paint pot for the duration of the application.
Use standard production type spray equipment. Air supply must have an effective moisture trap. Use air pressure at the gun of 45-70 pounds. Use 15-20 psi pot pressure. Do not agitate in pressure pot. We recommend straining through a nylon bag strainer.

HVLP SPRAY:
HVLP may be used as well, 20-50 pounds with a 1.0 to 1.7 tip. Rust Bullet® Automotive (Silver Label) is formulated slightly thinner to flow smoothly through HVLP automotive finishing guns and produces a finish comparable to Powder Coating. It is best to use a gravity feed HVLP. Three coats of Rust Bullet® Automotive should be sprayed two to three hours apart using the HVLP system to achieve the recommended dry film thickness.

Note: When spray equipment is idle for more than 15 minutes, it is necessary to resume painting or flush with solvent. It may be necessary to lay tip of sprayer in solvent to keep from curing.

ROLLER OR BRUSH APPLICATION:
Use 1/4 to 3/8 inch nap synthetic fiber roller cover. Pay special attention when brush-applying Rust Bullet to prevent brush stroke lines in the film. When spraying, rolling, or brushing it is important to keep a wet edge. Rust Bullet should be applied evenly without buildup using the crosshatch method (an up and down and side to side motion). Applying Rust Bullet in overly thick uneven coats could produce small bubbles in the finished coating due to the carbon dioxide gas that is released as Rust Bullet cures.

CLEAN-UP

1. Use xylene, acetone, or toluene. Do not make assumptions about other cleanup solvents without consulting Rust Bullet Customer Support. Even a very small contamination of Rust Bullet with alcohol or other hydroxyl-containing solvents can destroy the moisture-cure reaction partly or entirely without any indication or jelling.

2. Always flush equipment clean. Do not leave residue as it will harden and become insoluble in solvent. Clean equipment as you would with any typical two component catalyzed coating. Always clean brush or roller thoroughly or throw them away after use. Dunking dirty equipment in solvent will not prevent the coating from curing overnight. Avoid contact with skin or clothing. Use gloves, safety glasses, and other protective equipment. Any coating must be removed within 20 minutes or it will harden and become next to impossible to remove. After drying, Rust Bullet can only be removed with rigorous abrasive action. Rust Bullet that has dried on the skin will wear off in about a week.

GOOD PRACTICES

1. Always prevent rain, mist, or sweat from falling directly into an open can of Rust Bullet. A plastic, cardboard, or metal cover is always a good practice.

2. When saving partial cans, always lay a plastic sheet on the remaining material, then reseal. When done this way, any partial Rust Bullet can be saved. If a skin forms on the surface of the material in the can, remove from the container and dispose of properly. Stir until uniform. Strain if necessary.

FINAL POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN APPLYING RUST BULLET

1. Never allow sweat, rain, or mist to fall into Rust Bullet.

2. Do not open the can of Rust Bullet until you are ready to use it.

3. Never over stir, entrap, or whip air into Rust Bullet.

4. For clean-up use only clean xylene, acetone, or toluene. Never allow lacquer thinner, vinyl thinner, epoxy solvent, or any alcohol or unapproved solvent to enter Rust Bullet.

5. Never neglect to purge all paints, moisture, or debris from equipment before spraying Rust Bullet. Spray equipment must be cleaned with xylene, acetone, or toluene immediately after use.

6. Never apply Rust Bullet while raining or under threat of rain.

7. Applying a topcoat over Rust Bullet is not necessary. If one is desired, please wait 24 hours after the application of the final coat of Rust Bullet.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
A certain degree of risk is involved in the use - or more properly, the misuse, of most industrial materials. Rust Bullet is no exception to this rule. The applicator and his assistants need to ensure that there is adequate ventilation at the worksite. If this is not possible, a NIOSH Approved Respirator with a P100 Filter or Equivalent must be used. Filters must be changed if and when they become saturated. Protective gloves and safety glasses must also be worn. Due to the superior adhesive properties of Rust Bullet, we strongly recommend that protective clothing be worn including long sleeves and a spray sock. It is also critical to avoid any conditions that may cause a fire. Avoid open flames, pilot lights, sparks, heating elements, cigarettes, or any and all possible sources of ignition.

*For more complete coverage of safety issues, see the MSDS at www.RustBullet.com.