If everything old is new again, now it can look great too. This Tremclad Alkyd Rust Paint is a brush on, direct-to-metal topcoat offering superior rust inhibition specially formulated to penetrate rust and bind to metal. Rich, lustrous, we should all look that great. Tremclad rust paint special formula inhibits rust Can be used on clean bare metal or rusted surfaces Provides a rich lustrous finish that resists moisture and fading Dries tack-free in 2 or 3 hours; wait overnight before re-coating No laborious scraping or sanding; paint right over sound rust No primers needed on most applications Covers 400/600 square feet per imperial gallon Thins with turpentine Roll, brush, or spray