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RustSeal is a moisture cured urethane (catalyzed by moisture in the air), so dry heat from baking can actually slow the cure of RustSeal. You can speed the cure of RustSeal with air flow and humidity (humidifier, wet towels on the ground, etc.). Always allow RustSeal to cure normally until it it is dry-to-touch and does not leave a fingerprint, and then add the air flow and humidity. RustSeal TDS and Detailed Application Directions: https://www.kbs-coatings.com/rustseal-directions RustSeal Link -> https://www.kbs-coatings.com/rustseal Please reach out if you have any additional questions.

Can I bake RustSeal to speed up the cure time? I would like to put it in the booth and bake it.

First is proper prep. Clean the faded plastic wheel well liners well with KBS Klean. Rinse. Then let dry. KBS Klean -> https://www.kbs-coatings.com/kbs-klean For a textured finish, apply KBS UnderCoat Rubberized or KBS UnderCoat Asphalt directly to the cleaned plastic wheel well liners. KBS UnderCoat Rubberized -> https://www.kbs-coatings.com/undercoat-solvent-rubberized KBS UnderCoat Asphalt -> https://www.kbs-coatings.com/undercoat-solvent-asphalt For a smooth finish, apply BlackTop directly to the cleaned plastic wheel well liners. BlackTop -> https://www.kbs-coatings.com/blacktop Please review those products and reply with additional questions that you have.

Ooh. I have choices?! A textured finish would probably hide some of the plastic's defects, so most likely textured. But of course I am curious about the smooth finish now as well. 😀

We absolutely do have products to paint old and faded plastic wheel well liners. Are you looking for a smooth finish or a texture type finish?

Hi. Do you have any products that can restore, paint, or protect old and faded plastic wheel well liners? Thanks.

DiamondFinish Clear works very well on all tested 3D printer resins to date providing great adhesion, no interactions, and produces durability and clarity. DiamondFinish Clear is easy to brush on and provides a beautiful finish meaning DiamondFinish Clear will work well on the join areas. Always apply thin coats and never medium or heavy coats. Here is the application directions for DiamondFinish Clear -> https://www.kbs-coatings.com/diamondfinish-clear-directions Please let us know if that helps and if you have any additional questions.

Hi I 3d print articulated dolls with resin. It was suggested to use a 1k varnish in the joint areas where there is the most movement. Can Diamond clear be used for that? This one was specifically suggested to me. I prefer something that can brushed on rather than a spray. I plan to brush it on the joints and then top with a matte varnish.

To remove car wax or automotive wax from surfaces, clean the surface well with KBS Klean (1 Part Hot Water and 1 Part KBS Klean) and a mildly abrasive sponge. Then rinse with water for a residue free, clean surface. Please let us know if that helps and also if you have any additional questions.

What is the the appropriate dilution to remove car wax prior to clear coat?

RustSeal will permanently seal the surfaces creating an impervious barrier that will protect against a galvanic reaction. For the d-rings, prep and coat the surfaces that will come in direct contact with the aluminum trailer. As always, RustSeal is applied in thin, covering coats and at least two coats. Let the RustSeal cure fully before installing the d-rings. Check out RustSeal -> https://www.kbs-coatings.com/rustseal RustSeal complete application directions -> https://www.kbs-coatings.com/rustseal-directions Please let us know if that helps and if you have any additional questions.

I am adding steel D-rings to a new aluminum trailer and wants to avoid a galvanic reaction between the metals. Do you have a solution?

Based upon 20+ years of experience, yes. This takes into account a wide array of environmental conditions. Yes, Tank Sealer and RustSeal are similar with Tank Sealer being lightly pigmented. For a surface that is hidden from UV under the vehicle, Tank Sealer can be used on a prepped surface to provide rust protection. Brush on thin coats and at least two coats. Please reach back out with any additional questions.

I appreciate your feedback. Do you feel the 96 hour waiting period should be sufficient for drying? Also can the KBS Gold Standard Tank Sealer be used to seal exterior rust on objects such as truck frames etc. Thank you

Yes, you can absolutely clear coat countertops with DiamondFinish Clear. Typically, people apply three coats and always thin coats as instructed. Wait 7 days before you put the countertop into use. Be sure to carefully follow the application directions for DiamondFinish Clear when you do your project. Do not hesitate to reach out in the future should you have additional questions.

I'm going to repaint the tops of my counters. Will this work a a top coat once the paint is completely dry?

Yes, from the pictures, that looks like the tank was coated nicely with Tank Sealer.

It appears to be well coated but I would value your professional opinion. It just seems like such a waste of product seeing as it cannot be stored and reused.

Yes, that can be normal. Look inside the tank and report back if all sides of the inside of the tank are coated. How much Tank Sealer should drain out of the tank (after patient, proper prepping) is VERY dependent on the surface area of the inside of the tank and the surface coarseness of the inside of the tank.

Per your website, I ordered a 1 gallon kit to coat an 80 gallon air compressor tank. I used all of the KBS Klean as well as almost the entire gallon of KBS Rust Blast. However when I sealed the tank I drained out almost the entire gallon of KBS Gold Standard Tank Sealer. Perhaps a pint stayed inside the tank. Is this normal procedure and if so why is so much recommended. Thank you

Our pleasure. Please reach back out should you have any additional questions.

OK, I'll seal it then. Thanks so much for your help!

Absolutely. RustBlast chemically etches the rust and leaves a dusting of zinc phosphate which enhances the Tank Sealer adhesion and the Tank Sealer seals up that rusty surface. What other questions might you have?

I used a large collection of small and large bolts/screws and shook them around quite a lot. Nothing seems to be flaky or loose. You wrote "etch the rust" -- does that mean I can apply tank sealer over what's in there now and it'll bond to the rust that's left there?

During the KBS Klean step, did you use a chain in the tank and aggressively shake the tank to remove all loose, flaky rust? Of Note: RustBlast is designed to etch the rust that is in the tank. This is needed for incredible and long-lasting Tank Sealer adhesion. This is shared to help clear up confusion on the role or RustBlast during the Tank Sealer prep process.