Rust-Oleum 7786730 Stops Rust Brush On Paint, Half Pint, Gloss Smoke Gray

Applied well and covered my natural gas pipe coming into my home and meter with beautiful coat; evenly and properly- couldn’t ask for a better size or quality product.

I recently used Rust-Oleum Exterior Paint in gray for a small outdoor project, and I’m quite impressed with the results. Here’s my experience:Pros:• Durability: The paint is designed for outdoor use, and it really stands up to the elements. It’s been holding up well against rain and sun, showing no signs of fading or peeling after several weeks.• Smooth Finish: The paint goes on smoothly, and once it’s dry, it provides a solid, even coverage. It gives a clean, matte finish that looks professional.• Great Coverage: Even though I needed to apply multiple coats (especially on textured surfaces), the coverage was consistent and rich, and the gray color looks modern and sleek.• Fast Drying: The paint dries fairly quickly, which allowed me to finish my project in a reasonable amount of time without much wait in between coats.Cons:• Requires Multiple Coats: Depending on the surface, I found that I needed at least two to three coats to get a solid, even color, especially on lighter or rougher surfaces.• Slightly Thin Consistency: The paint is a bit thinner than some other exterior paints I’ve used, so I had to be careful to avoid drips and ensure a smooth finish.Overall: Rust-Oleum Exterior Paint in Gray is a solid choice for outdoor projects. It offers great durability and a nice finish, but be prepared for the need for multiple coats, especially on textured surfaces. The slight thinness of the consistency doesn’t take away from the final results, but it’s something to keep in mind. For a quality, long-lasting finish, this is a reliable option.

Went on nice a smooth. Covered with one coat and made my shed look almost new.

Fantastic paint, great coverage. I used this on a corn hold board so it went over plywood. It covered really well. Dried in about 2 hours to the touch but I waited a full day to sand a touch up. I did one board without primer where I put this directly on the wood. I had to sand and apply a light second coat there. The other board I used a good primer first, sanded that and then only needed one coat of this paint. The gloss texture was very smooth and seems like it would be durable.

Great color. Arrived when stated. Good texture.

True quality,goes on easily,covers very good,looks great.

Most of the negative reviews were dead wrong. It is thick and it dries quickly, coverage is excellent and the color matches the description. You can paintly badly with this paint as with any paint. This is what you should know about this paint.Practice on something before you paint the item needed. If you do this you will get first hand knowledge of how the paint will perform for the conditions you are painting, especially temperature.Because it dries quickly. Do no paint in the Sun; paint in the shade. Don't try to cover bare metal quickly, use thin coats. Make sure it is dry before the second coat. If it isn't dry it will be very sticky. Don't be in a rush, take as much time as needed to get a smooth coat.The smell was minimal but painting indoors can be harmful especially since it is oil base.This will stop rust, I usually take rust down to the metal. It you want a finished product sanding is necessary. It is good stuff however like most paint, you can do an absoulutely terrible job.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Very good paint.