---
product_id: 47874352
title: "Red Oxide Metal Primer 500ml"
brand: "rustins"
price: "R726"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Rustins"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/47874352-red-oxide-metal-primer-500ml
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Fast 30-min dry time Smooth, high-adhesion finish Rust prevention power Red Oxide Metal Primer 500ml

**Brand:** rustins
**Price:** R726
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Prime like a pro, protect like a boss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Red Oxide Metal Primer 500ml by rustins
- **How much does it cost?** R726 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/47874352-red-oxide-metal-primer-500ml)

## Best For

- rustins enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rustins brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ultimate Rust Shield:** Protect your metal surfaces from corrosion and extend their lifespan with confidence.
- • **Flawless Topcoat Base:** High adhesion ensures your paint stays vibrant and intact, delivering a premium finish every time.
- • **Speedy Project Completion:** Half-hour dry time means less waiting, more doing—perfect for busy pros and weekend warriors alike.
- • **Perfect Size for Every Job:** 500ml container offers ideal coverage (6-7.5m²) for both DIY and professional projects—never overbuy or run short.
- • **Versatile Indoor & Outdoor Use:** From gates to radiators, trust this primer to perform reliably in any environment.

## Overview

RUSTINS Red Oxide Metal Primer 500ml is a fast-drying, acrylic-based primer designed specifically for ferrous metals. It offers superior rust prevention and strong adhesion, creating an ideal base for topcoats. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor metal surfaces, it covers up to 7.5m² per 500ml and dries in just 30 minutes, making it the go-to choice for professionals and DIY enthusiasts aiming for durable, high-quality finishes.

## Description

From the manufacturer

Review: Great value RUSTINS Red Oxide Metal Primer - I recently bought the RUSTINS Red Oxide Metal Primer 1L from desertcart, and I’m very pleased with the results. The primer goes on smoothly with a brush or roller, giving a strong and even coverage. It dries fairly quickly to a nice flat finish, which makes it ideal for overcoating with other paints. I used it on some metal surfaces that were starting to show signs of rust, and it adhered really well, leaving a solid protective base. It’s not too thick or runny, making application easy even on tricky areas. The coverage is excellent, so a little goes a long way. Overall, this is a reliable and high-quality primer that does exactly what it promises. Great value for money, and I’d definitely buy it again for future projects.
Review: Wonderful water-based primer for metal. - I've always used the Rustins grey solvent-based primer for metal which is very good, but no longer available so had to buy this water-based version. Also, I preferred grey but that wasn't available in 500ml so had to buy red. So, not expecting much from a water-based product which was a dark colour (top coat was white satin Rustins radiator enamel) I primed the bare metal parts of the radiators. Wow! It really sticks to the bare metal with no thin patches, just a solid red coverage. I accidentally got some on white uPVC and by the time I got to the kitchen and back for a wet cloth, it had attached itself really well to that as well and I had to rub hard to get it off the uPVC. One thing that others have noted, if the can has been stood for a while the paint will separate, with watery liquid on top and almost solid paint at the bottom. After 3 minutes of stirring it was still not fully mixed so I used one blade of the food mixer on a slow speed and soon it was completely mixed. I quickly rinsed the mixer blade and no-one was any wiser :-) Next day I painted the radiators with Rustins white satin radiator enamel (also water-based) and despite my worry that the red would show through the white top coat, it covered really well after the first coat and after two coats (in the same day, a benefit of water-based paint!) the radiators are looking perfectly white. I also used it to prime the old copper pipes that feed the radiators and again it just hugs the pipes and gives a really nice solid primed surface. Wonderful paint!

## Features

- Contains sensitizing substances. May produce an allergic reaction.
- Effective Rust Prevention for Metal Surfaces: Rustins Red Oxide Metal Primer provides an optimal base coat that prevents rust and corrosion, prolonging the life of your metalwork
- Strong Adhesion for Superior Topcoat Finish: Designed for ferrous metals, this primer offers high adhesion, ensuring your topcoat stays intact while enhancing the overall finish and durability
- Quick-Drying Formula for Time-Saving Application: With a fast-drying composition, this primer allows for efficient completion of projects, whether applied by brush, roller, or spray; ADD TO BASKET now
- Versatile Primer for Indoor and Outdoor Use: Suitable for gates, railings, machinery, and other metal structures, Rustins Red Oxide Metal Primer delivers reliable protection in various environments
- Available in Convenient Sizes for Any Project: Choose from a range of sizes to suit small DIY projects or large-scale industrial applications, ensuring you have the right amount for your needs

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B016I86RBI |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,435 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 16 in Primer |
| Brand | RUSTINS |
| Brand Name | RUSTINS |
| Colour | Red |
| Colour Code | Red |
| Container Type | Tin |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Coverage | 6-7.5m²/500ml |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 708 Reviews |
| Dry Time In Hours | 0.5 |
| Finish Type | Metal |
| Finish type | Metal |
| Full Cure Time | 3E+1 Minutes |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05015332001415 |
| Included Components | Brush |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Quick Dry Red Oxide 500ml |
| Item Volume | 500 Millilitres |
| Item volume | 500 Millilitres |
| Manufacturer | Rustins |
| Model Name | REDOW500 |
| Model Number | REDOW500 |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Part Number | REDOW500 |
| Size | 500 ml (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Odour Blocking |
| Special feature | Odour Blocking |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
| Surface Recommendation | Metal |
| Unit Count | 500.0 millilitre |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** RUSTINS
- **Colour:** Red
- **Finish type:** Metal
- **Item volume:** 500 Millilitres
- **Paint type:** Acrylic
- **Size:** 500 ml (Pack of 1)
- **Special feature:** Odour Blocking
- **Specific uses for product:** Interior/Exterior
- **Surface recommendation:** Metal
- **Unit count:** 500.0 millilitre

## Images

![Red Oxide Metal Primer 500ml - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+Xx-sH2pL.jpg)
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![Red Oxide Metal Primer 500ml - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81VD2IDwY2L.jpg)
![Red Oxide Metal Primer 500ml - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lIf2PpOmL.jpg)
![Red Oxide Metal Primer 500ml - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qfCJjApnL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be used on my interior classic mini cooper floor pan?**
A: Most certainly.

**Q: Cin I use it on a metal garden roller**
A: Yes

**Q: Can i use this on copper radiator pipes?**
A: Yes, you can use it on copper pipes, but copper doesn't corrode and red oxide is particularly good at rustproofing metal. That said, if you like the colour it will work well.

**Q: Can you use cellulose paint on top of this red oxide primer without any paint reactions ?**
A: I had no problems doing this

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value RUSTINS Red Oxide Metal Primer
*by G***J on 23 August 2025*

I recently bought the RUSTINS Red Oxide Metal Primer 1L from Amazon, and I’m very pleased with the results. The primer goes on smoothly with a brush or roller, giving a strong and even coverage. It dries fairly quickly to a nice flat finish, which makes it ideal for overcoating with other paints. I used it on some metal surfaces that were starting to show signs of rust, and it adhered really well, leaving a solid protective base. It’s not too thick or runny, making application easy even on tricky areas. The coverage is excellent, so a little goes a long way. Overall, this is a reliable and high-quality primer that does exactly what it promises. Great value for money, and I’d definitely buy it again for future projects.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful water-based primer for metal.
*by G***7 on 25 April 2025*

I've always used the Rustins grey solvent-based primer for metal which is very good, but no longer available so had to buy this water-based version. Also, I preferred grey but that wasn't available in 500ml so had to buy red. So, not expecting much from a water-based product which was a dark colour (top coat was white satin Rustins radiator enamel) I primed the bare metal parts of the radiators. Wow! It really sticks to the bare metal with no thin patches, just a solid red coverage. I accidentally got some on white uPVC and by the time I got to the kitchen and back for a wet cloth, it had attached itself really well to that as well and I had to rub hard to get it off the uPVC. One thing that others have noted, if the can has been stood for a while the paint will separate, with watery liquid on top and almost solid paint at the bottom. After 3 minutes of stirring it was still not fully mixed so I used one blade of the food mixer on a slow speed and soon it was completely mixed. I quickly rinsed the mixer blade and no-one was any wiser :-) Next day I painted the radiators with Rustins white satin radiator enamel (also water-based) and despite my worry that the red would show through the white top coat, it covered really well after the first coat and after two coats (in the same day, a benefit of water-based paint!) the radiators are looking perfectly white. I also used it to prime the old copper pipes that feed the radiators and again it just hugs the pipes and gives a really nice solid primed surface. Wonderful paint!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good primer but some issues
*by A***H on 8 March 2024*

Good price and product My only concern was the difficulty stirring the paint initially- the paint was a mixture of very watery paint and a thick viscous liquid that was difficult to mix. After the first coat the tin was reduced in volume and easier to mix leading to a far better product. Maybe I was unlucky?

## Frequently Bought Together

- Rustins REDOW500 Quick Dry Red Oxide 500ml, 500 ml
- Pro Grade, Paint Brushes, 5-Piece, Paint Brush Set: Flat & Angle Brushes for Latex and Oil Paints, Stains, Interior & Exterior Home Improvement

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-08-03*