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What Is an Anti-Static Paint Additive?

A plain-English explanation of anti-static paint additives, what RepelX does, and how it helps painted surfaces resist dust attraction.

An anti-static paint additive is stirred into paint before you apply it. RepelX is made for interior water-based latex and acrylic paints at 1 fl oz per 1 gallon.

Short answer

RepelX is not paint and it is not a cleaner. It is an additive you stir into interior latex or acrylic paint. After the paint dries, the surface is less likely to grab dust, lint, and pet hair from static.

How it works

Static electricity is an imbalance of electric charge on a surface. Light particles such as dust and hair can be attracted to charged surfaces. RepelX uses an anti-static ingredient that helps the dried paint surface dissipate that charge.

Where it fits

Use RepelX on walls, trim, doors, baseboards, ceilings, and cabinetry painted with interior water-based latex or acrylic paint. It is not for exterior use, oil-based paint, solvent-based paint, skin, fabric, or food-contact surfaces.

What to remember

Use 1 fl oz per 1 US gallon of paint, stir thoroughly, and apply the paint as normal. Always read the label and Safety Data Sheet before use.

Quick Questions

Is RepelX a paint?

No. RepelX is an additive that is mixed into compatible interior water-based paint.

How much do I add?

Use 1 fl oz of RepelX per 1 US gallon of interior latex or acrylic paint.

Does it replace cleaning?

No. It helps surfaces hold less dust from static, but it does not eliminate dust or replace normal cleaning.

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