General Questions

Hi, I'm currently in the process of fixing my car, cleaning and painting parts along the way. It's somewhat a slow process as I get the money together for everything, so I'm proceeding step by step. I have for example my aluminum plenum off, ready to scrub and clean it. But of course, I want to avoid flash rust. My question is, could I apply XTC primer to the parts and wait for a week or so before painting color and clear coats on it? Or is it better to apply the other products right after the drying time of the XTC primer? Thanks in advance

About to rust seal a fuel tank. I've read where a little WD-40 on threads will prevent rust seal coverage. If I let rust seal cover the threads of the fill neck, would the gas cap still fit?

Hello all. I'm very new to this. I need to order a kit to the the underside of our 2001 F-250. It's the extended cab with an 8ft bed. What item would I need to order? I was told we need the entire kit. Thank you.

Hi, a vendor has a very good price on a KBS pro chassis coater kit, if i purchase it now how long will it last (unopened) before it must be used as it will be at least six month before I am ready to use it. Regards Brian

I previously coated parts of my frame with rust seal about two years ago. I am now finishing the rest. Will rust blast applied over existing rust seal etch it and make it permanently chalky/white or will it wash right off during the rust blast step?

I am wanting to use the 3 step system on my vehicle frame and bottom of floor pans. It has a lot of 40 year old undercoat that I have not been able to remove. Will rust seal adhere and encapsulate over the undercoating?

I purchased a Motor Coater Kit to paint my brake calipers. I just purchased new rotors that are Geomet coated: https://www.remmenbrakes.com/geomet-explained/ Is there any prep I need to do to the rotors other than Klean before painting?

I bought a factory five kit car that was produced in 2011 but never built. Has some flaking of paint (very minor) around some of the welded joints. I have the chassis stripped of all driving components. The next step is to rivet sheet metal over all of the tubular frame. Not sure of the make up of the metal (some appear to be aluminum and others just plain ole sheet metal). I would like to cover the frame and sheet metal with some kind of protective coating. Both the top and bottom (interior side and road side). 1. What products would you recommend? 2. What prepping should be done of the frame and sheet metal? 3. Is paint applied by brush or spra…

I picked up a Dolphin Tee Top a few months ago. Its the original model. The factory finish is brushed AL. It in very good condition, with no corrosion, but that bushed finish with water spots looks like crap. I want to refinish it. I'm going to mount it on my Outrage. It's not one piece, bolts together. What do you recommend? I have used you kits to finish or refinish a couple of fuel tanks, but they are not visible or exposed to UV light. Karl

Hey, this may seem odd but does anyone know if asphalt/-rubberized undercoating has any sort of run-off, i.e. oil runoff with moistures/high humidity? considering using uncercoating to cover some parts in a septic water system. thanks for your thoughts and opinions

I am happy for the most part with your product but I had a spot that continues to retun on my tailgate I have done this three times and I Need to find out what I’m doing wrong started out sandblasting it did the three-part system within days it bubbled grind it out did the three-part system it bubbles again grindedit again Coated it with bad quarter and it within days of bubbles again

Ok I know this may sound stupid, but with the can of paint saver being so light and just Gas, how do you know when the can is empty?

can I use top coat frame kit on my chassis and still use custom paint on my car body? will the custom paint bother the top coat system on my frame?

I am repainting the transmission from a 1972 Eldorado. The unit has theee different types of metal surfaces: steel, aluminum, and cast iron. I have the Klean, Rust Blast, and Motor Coater products on hand. Are there any special precautions or steps I need to take in working with these different surfaces? Thanks, Andrew

On the spray gun you guys provide. do I put a regulator to the gun and if yes how much pressure? I am looking to purchase it for my trunk and floor plan kit. Also would this be good to use with the rust seal and also should I use it for the rust blast as well or other products you recommend.

My boat has a non removablele 40 gallon waste water tank. I do have access through an eight inch access hole at top of tank. Given that I can’t remove the tank to rotate ir, is there a method to treat it. It appears The leak is at seam near the bottom of tank. would application with a paintbrush work?

I'm planning to restore a 1970 Honda CB750 and i want to paint the frame using the KBS motorcycle frame kit. The frame I have has faded paint and slight rust. My question is do I need to remove the old paint or can I paint over the existing paint with the kit? Also I have 3-4 frames that I would like to paint at the same time. Can I use the blacktop chassis paint in a paint sprayer? If so, how would you dilute the paint with paint thinner? Thanks

I am planning to Rustseal and then undercoat the underside of my Impala using the three step process,. If I need to grind down to bare metal to weld on an exhaust hanger, for example, can I touch up the exposed area by applying Rustseal and then rubberized undercoating to the bare metal? Will this be effective in preventing rust?

I just welded a rear quarter panel on and was thinking of using this as a seam sealer to cover the weld seams and then sand it smooth. Would it be best to paint RustSeal first, then push this epoxy into the seam sand it smooth then top coat with another coat of RustSeal for protection?

I just picked up a 1982 Suzuki GS750E. Once I got it home I realized the tank was a mess and filled with large flaky rust. The petcock was shot and there was rust in the fuel line. I plan on tearing the carbs apart and cleaning them and replacing all the gaskets but I needed to start at the top of the fuel delivery so I needed to address the tank. I bought the KBS kit. So I was nervous. I have performed a myriad of tasks on a motorcycle but have never done a tank so this was new. The instructions and video are great but I had a nice paint job on my tank and didn't want to ruin it. So ... I hope some of the things I discovered will help others and I am sure the mods will …

I'm going to be spraying your Rust Seal and Black Top. How quick do I need to clean out my spray gun after painting these products?

I will be ordering some of your paint soon. It's getting colder and I'm wondering if the paint or your prep products would freeze are they still ok?

Hello i got a brand new tank and I want to seal it do i have to do the 3 step or i can just do the first and third step an skip the rust remover in step 2 thanks Patrick

I heard you can clean your gun with your KBS #1 Thinner after spraying. I was wondering if I could use this as prep to clean the metal before I use RustBlast?

Why is it so important to paint your products in thin coats? I've painted quite a bit and a lot of paints I've use don't require this. What is different about your paints?

Hi KBS. I found the attached information on a forum. Please confirm it is all true. I am using it at my car club meetings in UK to spread the word on your products (I have used them for some time now. Attached information I wanted to respond to several of the replies in an effort to get the users the best outcome regardless of the product they choose to use. First both %&!-15 and RustSeal are closed cell urethanes, never shaken, always stirred. The fact that they are closed cell paints means you have to use thin coats, why? because the paint has to cure throughout it's thickness before the surface seals over unlike a conventional automotive …

How does the KBS MAXX Clear coat work over wood compared to Diamond Finish?

I want to paint my brake calipers. What would you recommend for this?

I purchased a couple cans of Paint Saver and I just received them in the mail today. The can feels like it's empty. Is that normal?

I have a landscape trailer and I want to paint the metal sides. What would you recommend for best results?

Im going to be painting my motorcycle frame with one of your kits. After the rust seal I will be applying bondo. My question is do I need to apply a primer on top of the bondo surface before the Blacktop or will the Blacktop be ok over the bondo surface without a primer? Suggestions on a primer?

I have a manifold valve cover I would like to paint with your Motor Coater Street Hemi Orange. Do you know if this would work? I'm not real sure how hot it gets being a cover. Do you have any ideas of how to check the temperature so I would know?

I have a boiler that gets up to 170 to 180 degrees. What would you recommend painting this with? I like the Flame Blue color in your XTC paint but there might be something that would work better.

I have a concrete pool that I want to paint. Will your RustSeal work for this?

I noticed on your Tank Sealer directions it says you can use duct tape or electrical tape to provide a sufficient seal to allow me to rotate, turn and invert the tank without the sealer spilling all over the place. Can I use Duct tape to seal up the hole when I use your KBS Strip so it won't spill all over?

Bought some XTC in the 12oz Aerosol Can to do my headers on my Antique, been just over a year now, problem was things came up and never used it !! wonder what the shelf life it, as i am starting to prep the manifold for painting. can I use it or should i buy more ?

I'm looking to seal my gas tank but not sure if I need to purchase your strip or not. The inside of the tank is really dirty and it's hard to tell if there is a sealer already in the tank that should be removed. Any recommendations with trying to find out if there is a sealer already in the tank?

I have some areas with existing paint and then some bare meta areas. If I prep the bare metal surfaces with your KBS Klean and Rust Blast will this affect the existing paint? If so, do you have any suggestions on how I would do this?

I own a 2006 Chevy pick up truck and the rockers below the doors are starting to rust. I intend to grind all the old paint and surface rust off of the rockers with the intention of treating and repainting the rockers on both sides using RBS. Would this kit be the right way to go for this application?

I am going to be using my KBS products for two different jobs a few months apart. Is the BEST way to store KBS by cleaning can ridges, covering with thick plastic wrap, sealing the lid and refrigerating? How about freezer (or is that overkill)?

I ordered some products to paint my motorcycle frame. The frame is in good shape overall with only a few very small rust spots. I am concerned about adhesion on such a clean surface.I know the RustBlast etches the metal but I confused whether the etching properties only work on rusted metal and not clean metal. So far, I have striped the factory paint and sanded with 150 grit. Should I go ahead with the KBS system from here OR could I sand up to 220/320 grit?

Can I use RustBlast in place of XTC Primer, prior to apply the high temp paint?

Should I wear a mask when I use your products? Are there some products that are more hazardous than others?

I have recently started restoration of 1974 CJ5. I have had frame sandblasted and sprayed it with a rustoleum primer. However, it is starting to show signs of rust already. Which of your products would you recommend and procedure to apply them?

What is the best product to use to coat the underneath of a used mower deck for long term protection. prep and coating?

Can I seal a 40 gal aluminum tank?

What effect does KBS Klean, Rustblast and Rust Sealer have on rubber covers and bushes such as those found on steering control arms and ball joints as well as neopreme bushes?

My surface (auto engine compartment) is mostly bare metal with a few areas of paint. It has been wire brushed, sanded and treated with KBS Klean. I treated the surface with RustBlast, rinsed, and then blew the surface dry. The surface now is now a copper color streaked with white. Is this flash rust and was it a mistake to blow the surface dry? What is my next step? I want to be sure I get a good rust free finish before I put the engine back in and assemble the car.

If the surface of the metal is rusty but it also has old paint on it do you have to remove the old paint before using this product? I want to resurface a utility trailer I have.

I have surface rust around the rear window sealing edge. What do you suggest to stop this rust and prep before installing the window?