Ensure surfaces are clean, dry and grease free. Test the paint on hidden surfaces before use to ensure compatibility and adhesion. A different rust effect is obtained depending on whether a soft or stiff brush used to apply the paint. Before use: Thoroughly shake the pot with the ball bearing rattling and t horoughly stir inside the pot with an old brush until all the lumps are gone. The mixture will settle on the bottom of the pot. Thoroughly shake with the ball bearing rattling and stir before each and every use.

To darken the shade apply more coats. Allow each coat to fully dry before applying another. Any number of coats of rust paint can be applied over the top of each other. For a broken, patchy effect apply to small areas/patches at a time and allow to dry – more in some areas, less in others.

Gently press the damp flat end of kitchen roll against the dried paint, and twist the kitchen roll.

Larger Soft Brush: For apply larger amounts to larger areas. For a darker shade apply larger quantities and for lighter shades apply smaller quantities.

When fully dry, rust paint can be made more permanent by spraying with fine/mist coats of acrylic varnish/lacquer. Test varnish first because types of varnish change the colour/shade of the paint. Spray paint onto a surface straight from the pot using an air brush or pressure pot spray gun. Clean air brush immediately after use. Rust paint is water soluble and the effects of painting will be lost by washing in water or by getting wet, but there may still be staining. Do not expose rust paint to rain or splashing with water. Apply a small amount of water to the rust paint and either allow to dry on its own, or dry by dabbing with a piece of kitchen roll or tissue. This usually causes the colours to separate and dry different shades and more patchy. Always clean the brush in water or methylated spirit straight after use (not white spirit). Do not let the paint fully harden onto brush.