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Rust-Oleum 4424 Ready Patch Metal, 1-Quart

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Strong Adhesion

Customers are highly satisfied with the strong adhesion of Rust-Oleum 4424 Ready Patch Metal, praising its ease of use and superior performance in various repair jobs.

Easy Application

Customers have overwhelmingly positive feedback about the easy application of Rust-Oleum 4424 Ready Patch Metal. They mention that it is easy to apply, covers well, and can be sanded easily after drying. Some customers also appreciate its versatility for both interior and exterior use. A few customers have used it for various patching jobs including drywall, vinyl siding, metal doors, and lapboard exterior siding. They suggest applying a stain-blocking primer over the patched area to prevent flashing or bleed through in the finish coat.

Durability

Customers have had positive experiences with the durability of Rust-Oleum 4424 Ready Patch Metal. They've used it for various projects and reported that it holds up well in different conditions, including extreme temperatures and humidity. Some customers have been using this product for years and continue to be impressed by its performance. However, a few customers mentioned that the material can crack when a large amount is applied all at once.

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Quick Drying

Customers have a generally positive opinion on the quick drying aspect of Rust-Oleum 4424 Ready Patch Metal. They appreciate that it makes their jobs easier and faster by drying quickly, allowing them to move on to other tasks while it sets. However, some customers mention that it can be a bit hard to spread due to its thickness but still dries quickly and sands well. A small group of purchasers have noted that under certain conditions, the product may shrink and require a second application.

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Quality

Easy application, covers very well, sands easily (sponge seems to work best).

I use with on walls and also wood surfaces and put on with knockdown knife and water spray bottle for great finish and it dries... Read More

Dries harder and more permanent than other spackling compounds.

This product turns ruined, waterlogged mess into wood that works well enough to leave in your house.

Price

In spite of the price increase i highly recommend it!

So in 2021 i had a tricky job, exposed to moisture and with a somewhat punky substrate, and so on a whim splurged on the extra-... Read More

And the price for value is a bargain.

Has gotten very expensive and can be hard to find.

Packaging/appearance

Note: the 2 cans i most recently ordered were dented severely but still usable, just a heads up.

Competitiveness

This product fills holes better than anything i've used before.

Btw, price is better than at most “big-box” stores.

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easy, great, better, best and smooth.

Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.

Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 1,116 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 29 2024.