Rust-Oleum
Type: Company
As of November 2026, Rust-Oleum has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025). A company whose spray paint was used by early graffiti artists.
Rust-Oleum is a manufacturer of protective paints and coatings for home and industrial use. It was founded in 1921 by Robert Fergusson, a sea captain, after he noticed that fish oil spilled on rusty metal decks stopped corrosion from spreading. He soon incorporated whale oil into the formula, although many changes have been made over the years. Rust-Oleum products no longer contain whale oil, instead using resins derived from alkyds, polyurethanes, epoxies, synthetic latex, etc.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Website | rustoleum.com |
Who talks about Rust-Oleum on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up Rust-Oleum; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Graffiti: So Cool It’s A Pillar of Hip Hop | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025) — Josh Clark
What is Rust-Oleum mentioned alongside?
Rust-Oleum is most often mentioned alongside Krylon, Montana and Graffiti.
Competes with: Krylon
Competes with: Krylon, Montana
Sponsors: Graffiti
Mentioned together: Taki 183, Amsterdam, City College of New York, Central Park, Connecticut, Copenhagen, Spray Can Art, Krylon, Lionel Richie, HIV