General Questions

I have a Buick Grand National that I am doing a body off restoration and need to paint the under body there is not much rust at all just a few minor spots. I have looked at another Paint Over Rust company and Chassis Saver and spoke with those guys both agree that there product will not adhere well to the bare metal floors that I have from a wire wheel. What I want is a good long lasting product that will stick and show well and not have fading issues it will be under the car but I have read reviews people still had fading it would be a real pain to paint once it's back together! So what are your recommendations? Also I want a satin black finish in case it matters.

I have a 99 Camry that has rust near the outside molding. I ordered the KBS System Sampler :: GLOSS BLACK :: Stop Rust Paint Kit to get it presentable again. Could you detailed walk through including which sand paper and body fillers to use from beginning to end to get the best results? here is what I am working with

After having treated areas for rust and used KBS Self-Etch Primer, it may be some time before I am able to prepare the metal for the bodywork build and finishing coats. To stop any moisture getting into the Self-Etch primer, is there a Epoxy Sealer that you would recommend that bonds well to the Self-Etch and that will not react with its acidity ?? Cheers for any help ...

I am painting the exhaust pipes of my motorcycle with the Hi-Temp Primer and Hi-Temp Paint. I would really like them to have a beautiful glossy shine to them. Is the DiamondFinish ClearCoat able to withstand high temperatures just like the Hi-Temp? The product page mentions that it is "suitable for Motors and Brake calipers", but it doesn't say anything on the information sheet about what temperatures it can withstand. I look forward to your reply! Thanks!

Most of the descriptions I see use your product on plating or chassis (parts that are not seen). I have a 1978 VW bus with some surface rust on the roof. Can I use your product and get a nice finish to paint? If so, what products would I use and what would be the steps to apply. Thank you

I would like to buy the cycle tank kit to restore the tank for a 1985 Honda Odyssey. My concern is that I will not be able to use the sealer because it may clog up the fuel supply lines that are inside the tank. Any thoughts or concerns?

I'm in the process of sealing a leaking tank. The instructions say that the tank should be left to cure for 96 hours and then says to wait 4-5 days before adding fuel. Does this mean that the 96hrs and 4-5 days are cumularive? Meaning that the tank is out of order for effectively 8-9 days (96 + 96)? Thanks

I have a front suspension crossmember I'm restoring and I only sandblasted the worst areas of it. So now its bare metal in some places and still rusty in others. Should I only spray the AquaKlean and RustBlast on the rusty areas, or should I do the whole thing for the sake of uniformity?

G'day, I'm looking to coat a landcruiser gearbox, transfer case and bellhousing, is the rust seal (along with rust blast and aqua klean) compatible with cast aluminium? Plus, would you recommend a top coat over the rust seal since the gearbox does cop a fair bit of abuse? Cheers, Hurell

OK this was my second tank I've coated.First one no problems,,this one no problems untill one month later,,,all the coating lifted,,after one month!! and three or four tanks of gas !! it's bubbled and wrinkeled but it is not falling off yet,still kinda hard.will the stripper take it all off?and can it do it again? Ive followed the directions exactly,,what happened

A brief check in from a first time user: On my weathered and heavily oxidized fiberglass canopy, as instructed over the phone and on the info sheets, I applied the Aqua-Kleen, then the Rust Blast, followed by 2-coats of Rust Seal. When dry, I will apply 2-coats of the Top Coat. Surprised to note a limited area of non-adhesion (fish-eye, perhaps?) despite the topical preparation without any abrasive prep. I'm hoping a light sanding will prepare an optimal bonding surface for the Top Coat. Any suggestions? Many thanks.

I have a 1996 water cooled Honda shadow sabre 1100. There is a small leak or a crack on the engine. I can´t see where it is so I have to take the covering parts off first. I am in guatemala and need a permanant fix. Will the putty work or should I use something else? Any suggestions?

I want to use the 3 step system on the floor pan of my 63 Belair. However, I dont want to pressure wash the inside of the car to between steps. Any suggestions on how to avoid using water on the inside of the car? Thanks Nate

i did the 3 step on a frame and i was looking at it today and noticed it looked like a flat black. i touched it and it came off as if you picked up a tire and got black on your hands. any reason for this. and how can i fix it.

I shall be using your 3 Step Chassis coating kit on a race car we're restoring. more specifically we would like to use the KBS 3 Step kit around bits of the roll cage where theres light surface rust etc as it was never sprayed because the gun could not get into these tight spaces. could you give me some tips on how i could go about applying the KBS seal to these parts? the paint is not flaking, just where it starts turning into overspray to bare metal that has surface rust.. how would i go about cleaning that and prepping for the seal??? would i need to sand it down first? is there any negatives if the aquakleen or rust blast dries or if it doesnt get washed with wat…

Hi, I am trying to treat a rust problem in the rear cargo area of my Mazda van. The rust affects about 10% of the floor area. I had the whole floor plastic bead blasted which got rid of all remaining paint, the bulk of the rust and enlarged the few holes that I discovered. There are dozens of small pinholes and a few holes 50mm in diameter or smaller. The blasting guy told me to paint the whole floor with rust converter, let it cure (2 days) then power wire wheel the whole floor which I did. I am taking the van to a panel shop next to get the holes welded closed/patched (no filler will be used). I read your directions and I think I need to use Rustblast then R…

I have a motorbike petrol tank (steel, not very old and in good condition) I would like to strip back to bare metal and coat with a clear finish that will be a rust preventative and maintain that bare metal look. What do you suggest I use?

Hi, have you got anything to treat the outside of the tank, small areas on top of the tank have bubbled. Thanks.

Have modified a sump to fit 186 boat motor and was going to use gold standard fuel tank sealer to cover welds. Will this work with the heat?

Hi what is required to paint over galvabond tubing? I'm making an off road trailer but don't want a black finish, like Blacktop. Can i use just Rust Seal followed by DiamonSeal? Cheers

how hazardous is the used aquaclean and rustblast how do you dispose them

Can you tell me the amount of Aquaklean, Rustblast and Gold sealer I would need for this size tank. Also exterior coating recommendations. This is a baffled tank and has corrosion on the outside to go along with a pin hole in one corner. I plan to tig weld the corner after cleaning. Do you see any problems with this? Just don't want to blow myself up after cleaning.

My refrigerator is filled with rust spots on the inside of the door where the plastic seal goes around. The seal is also filled with rust. Will rustseal be able to cover the rust or just coat it so no more rust will emerge?

I intend to cover the underside of my newly installed galvanized floorboards w/ Herculiner. The rest of the undercarriage will be coated w/ KBS rust seal then the herculiner. Should I use the rust seal over the floorboards as well? I intend to sandblast the rest of the undercarriage. Should I do the same to "etch" the galvanized steel? Or, how would I get the best results?

i have a new boat trailer and am interested in making sure it does not rust. what would you recommend?

I have a 1952 FX Holden I am restoring. I am replacing the outer sill panels as they are moderately rusted, with some small holes. I planned on coating the inner sill surfaces with rust seal. My question is, do you have any thought/suggestions re coating the welded inner portions of the panels? I had thought of using a spray nozzle & accessing the inside of the sill through some holes drilled through the inner sill panel, much in the manner of rust proofing practice. These holes would them be sealed with rubber plugs. While this is not necessarily a 'perfect' solution, it's the best I can think of at present. Any ideas would be appreciated. Ray

I have a vintage car engine with an aluminium crankcase and sump and I have had these pressure cleaned to as new condition. I want to paint the inside of these to seal them. Will any of your products do this job and be ok in the oil and heat?

I am going to paint an old 12' aluminum boat, how will the Rust Seal work on this application? will it help seal the rivets that are a little leaky? Thanks

I'm very unhappy as I write this.I just bought the KBS tank sealer kit in hopes of saving money and not buying new tanks for my truck.I spent the first 2 days of Memorial weekend cleaning and preping the tanks. I followed the instructions to a "T".This afternoon when I put the GOld Seal in the tank,I rolled it around for about 15 minutes per the instructions.When I tried to drain the sealer I found that it was already setting up.I kept rolling and draining excess paint as best I could for about 45 minutes.When I finally finished it looked very good inside.Nice and smooth and no puddles that I could see. When I checked the tank again after about 4 hours,the paint inside …

Hi I tried KBS Rust seal (Satin black) for the first time today, with mixed results. I had some sandblasted car parts (disassembled wind screen wipers and some larger pieces), but because I'd handled them a bit, I decided to test the AquaKlean and RustBlast. The first RustSeal coat went on nicely. All the brush marks smoothed right out, and I got a nice even finish. The parts were pretty fiddly to paint, so the jar I had transfered my stirred paint into was open for quite a while (maybe an hour). There wasnt too much left in the jar, so for the second coat, I used FRESH paint from my cling-wrap sealed tin (opened only while stirring & pouring). I waited 3-4 hour…

i have several snow plows. i always have issues with rust, and i wanted to coat the blades of the plows in a KBS coating. i was wondering what would be the best KBS products to use. thanks

We are purchasing a new dumpster that will be used in close proximity to atlantic ocean. Would painting it with rust seal be a good idea to keep it from rusting? If so what steps would we need to take as it is painted metal with a smooth finish. Thanks

You will NOT want to paint the inside of your threads. RustSeal will end up being 5-6 mils thickness.If it is bolted together, RustSeal will help to keep it permanently sealed together. You will not want to do that if you plan on taking the bolt off easily.Complete RustSeal instructions can be found here: http://www.kbs-coatings.com/RustSeal-Information-and-Instructions_ep_38-1.html

This tank is notoriously difficult to drain. Even with the gas tap, fuel level and main filler opening it requires much "shaking and rocking" along with pulling the last half pint or so out with a suction device like a Mighty vac. Also, it would seem that keeping the exterior painted surfaces clear of material is going to be a significant challenge. How corrosive or paint damaging are the Aqua Kleen, Rust Blast and Sealer? What do you suggest for a suitable barrier material to keep those fluids off the paint? Or is that simply not feasible? Having just drained my tank and having watched the instructional videos, I think the best process is to plug the gas tap and fu…

Bill, some tank designs definitely present different challenges. If you do not allow the AquaKlean & RustBlast to soak on the exterior and rinse it off with clean water if it should get on the paint, you should have no problems. We mask off previously painted tanks with plastic to help minimize the contact time. You have the right idea in suctioning out the remaining AK & RB and any excess water. Remember to let the tank dry VERY WELL after the final rinsing, as you don't want any moisture in the tank when sealing. As for the excess sealer, do your very best to drain out any excess, then keep the tank moving every 10-15 minutes to allow the sealer you were una…

That sounds good. I can see it being a bit of work to mask off the painted area but I think I will give that a whirl. I will also need to create a "stopper" for the main fuel fill opening as the factory tank cap is vented and will leak fluid when inverted. The specifications for the tank is 7.5 total capacity. How important is it to proportion the amount of Aqua Kleen, Rust Blast and Tank Sealer? It looks like 7.5 is approx 60% of the 12 gallons that the Large Cycle Tank Sealer kit will cover. Thanks Bill

Hi, I will soon be using the Chassis coater kit and wondered if there were any problems if any of the products come into contact with any rubber parts like bushes, hoses,vacuum lines etc. Thanks.

No, just use as stated in the instructions and you'll have no problems. You can find complete instructions for RustSeal here: http://www.kbs-coatings.com/RustSeal-Information-and-Instructions_ep_38-1.html You can also find Instructional Videos here: http://www.kbs-coatings.com/KBS-Videos_ep_90-1.html

I've been using rust seal on my marine engines whith great success. I'd like to paint the entire bilge as well. Will rust seal withstand continuous oily fresh and or salt water imersion?

Last Fall I did a test patch of your product on my garage floor. I put it down right where I drive over it. Also, we live on a dirt road so the cars track in mud all Winter. All Winter, I have been grinding the road dirt into the paint. Well, its Spring and time to see how KBS did. Well, it looks like its brand new. When I broke off the caked on mud it still had a shine. So, I want to do the entire floor and the wooden shelves (2X4's and plywood). One issue, the wife says she managed to slip on the painted area more than once when it was wet/icy/muddy. What would you recommend to use as a grit in the top coat?

I have used your products on metal - great stuff! Now I need a paint to apply to wood to provide a very durable waterproof coating. Will be exposed to high humidity and moisture - not water as such. Do you a recommendation. Thanks for your help.

This is going to sound like a crazy question, but... Can Rust Seal be used as a coating for bath tubs? If so I would assume the tub would need to be cleaned, scuffed and primer applied first.

I just purchased a used 24 gallon plastic gas tank for my boat. In the corners of the bottom of the tank are some heavy varnish deposits from years of storing bad gas. I've tried to "pry" off the varnish (which has the consistency of tar/gum) but there is still quite a bit of it left. Remarkably, it is very tacky and does not want to come off. Will any of your products work to remove this varnish from a plastic tank?

I was wondering if you can or if any has used this system to do the inside of a frame. I'm restoring a jeep and didn't know if you can clean the inside of the frame properly to do this? If so, can you explain the process. Any help is appreciated. thanks

i bought the truck last year it has a gas tank that nobody can figure out the make or model it came out of, so we repaired the holes but still is really rusted on the inside what do you recomend? Is the sealer good for preventing rust or removing it

Do you make a coating to seal a rusting oil pan? The pan would be degreased, blasted and cleaned first. The coating could go on either side maybe?

Hello. I'm in Cairns and this is the tropics. I'm doing the underside of my Valiant and I'm aware of what you said about rust seal and humidity, however I have a timeline and need to get into the wheel wells, underneath, boot and engine bay. My question, how do I apply it given the humidy up here to get the best results ? Also, do you have a oil based produst like SW2 for all the hard to get at box sections? If so how do you apply it? Thanks

I had a chassis blasted 6 months ago and painted it with an acid etching primer to prevent rust. Now after extensive repairs and modifications I am wanting to paint it black. Can I apply "Blacktop" over the primer? Do I need to also use "Rustseal" first? Or should your products not be applied in my case? Thank you in advance for an answer, Marc

Hello, I need advice. I'm going to paint a motorcycle frame and small misc parts and I'm trying to figure out which spray tip would be most appropriate, 2.0 or 1.4. Also are there any drawbacks for using Rustseal on the frame? Thanks. Great product you guys have.

I have purchased a Chevy pickup that has rust starting to show. I have cut out what I can see and patched it properly, but I know there must be more that I cannot see, and that I will have to neutralize it by spraying something inside all the cavities. Is your product appropriate for this application?