Rust-oleum 245443 Alkyd Enamel Paint Gloss Navy Gray

Product Description

The RUST-OLEUM 245443 is a gloss alkyd enamel paint formulated for direct-to-metal application in both indoor and outdoor environments. Alkyd enamel chemistry delivers a hard, durable film that resists abrasion, moisture, and corrosion — making it a practical choice for structural steel, equipment housings, machinery, and other metal surfaces that see regular service stress. This 1,280 fl oz can covers 230 to 425 square feet per gallon depending on surface porosity and application method. VOC content is 340 g/L. Tack-free time is 4 hours, with full cure at 8 hours and a recoat window at 24 hours. Applied by painting contractors, maintenance trades, and industrial facility crews.

This paint is suited for metal surfaces in commercial and industrial settings where a tough, gloss finish is required. Common applications include steel fabrication shops, warehouses, equipment maintenance facilities, and exterior structural metalwork exposed to weather. The Navy Gray color is a standard specification tone used in industrial and marine-adjacent environments. Application temperature range runs from 32 degrees F to 100 degrees F. Brush, roller, or spray application methods are compatible with alkyd enamel at this viscosity. Surface prep — including rust removal, degreasing, and priming — should follow standard practice before application.

Key Features

• Direct-to-metal formula — no separate primer required on properly prepared surfaces
• Gloss finish in Navy Gray, a common industrial and marine-adjacent specification color
• Coverage rate of 230 to 425 sq ft per gallon depending on surface and method
• Tack-free in 4 hours, fully dry in 8 hours, recoat at 24 hours
• Rated for indoor and outdoor use across temperatures from 32 degrees F to 100 degrees F
• 340 g/L VOC content — verify local regulatory compliance before use

Compatibility

Designed for direct-to-metal application on properly prepared ferrous and non-ferrous metal surfaces in indoor and outdoor environments. No specific system or model compatibility data was provided in the product input.

Installation Notes

Application should be performed by qualified painting contractors or maintenance personnel familiar with alkyd enamel systems. All surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of rust, mill scale, oil, and loose coatings before application. Do not apply when ambient or surface temperature falls below 32 degrees F or exceeds 100 degrees F, or when rain or condensation is expected within the recoat window. Adequate ventilation is required for indoor work given the 340 g/L VOC content; consult local codes and OSHA guidelines for respiratory protection requirements.