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RustSeal

Ask and Answer Questions about RustSeal. RustSeal is a superior one part, ready-to-use, high-solids content, rust preventive coating, that is actually hardened by exposure to moisture. It is impervious to road salts and most every chemical. RustSeal flows out to a beautiful, rock-hard, tough ceramic-like coating that is tough to chip or scratch, and will not crack or peel.

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  1. RustSeal is a high-performance, single part, ready-to-use, rust preventive coating. RustSeal is impervious to road salts and most every chemical. RustSeal flows out to a beautiful, rock-hard, tough ceramic-like coating that is tough to chip or scratch and will not crack or peel.

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  1. Started by Guest,

    I'm using rust seal and black top on the frame of my truck. I've put two coats of rust seal on and I was wondering if there is anything I can put between the rust seal and the black top to help make it more solid and durable or should I just put another coat of rust seal? What would you recommend?

  2. Started by davidb,

    I've just used rustseal on a fuel tank and won't be able to give it a second coat for a few days,it's now to humid were I live to give it a second coat now. When I give it a second coat will I just have to sand between coats or will I have to use etch primer between coats. I will also be using topcoat for a third coat.

  3. Started by mchieppa,

    Is this product legal to use on residential fuel oil tanks on Long Island, NY. If so, we have a 275 gallon oil tank, how much of the product would we need?

  4. Started by Guest,

    I'm looking for something I can use to spray rust seal in hard to reach areas. Do you have anything that will work for this?. Do we have anything that can spray on rust seal that can reach hard to get to areas?

  5. Started by jasonsp,

    I am redoing the frame of my 1998 Ford Ranger 4X4. I am wanting to use the silver color. I will have the frame sandblasted. Do I need to put anything else on the frame after the rust sealer (silver)?

  6. Started by klaybee,

    I am sand blasting a rusted and pitted frame and want to know if it will level out to a smooth finish or will I still see a lot of the pitting?

  7. Started by KBS Coatings,

    I've painted RustSeal over some rust spots on my Honda. about 3 days ago. now I'd like to prime, topcoat, and clearcoat it. Do I need to sand..wash etc before I start this. What is the proper procedure for painting over it now that it's dry?

  8. Started by bwollens,

    Can RustSeal be used as both a base coat and top coat? Or does it need to be top coated? Will be going on a frame that won't see direct UV rays. Also does it require any special activator, reducer, spray gun, etc...? Thanks

  9. Started by egret,

    I have galvanized steel trailer axles. Will Rust Seal adhere? What is the best way to prep galvanized metal before applying Rust Seal so it sticks.

  10. Started by jackf,

    Can this product be sprayed? what quantity would be required to do a 1982 Chrysler Imperial that has been sitting in a warehouse for 11 years?

  11. Started by TimG,

    Can I use your Rust Seal Paint product to repaint my wood kitchen cabinets? I would be amazing to hand paint and get the smooth surface due to the self leveling properties your products have.

  12. Started by Dan,

    I have 2 questions about this product. How many door bottoms will the System Sampler kit be able to cover? At what ambient temperature should it be applied?

  13. Started by JoeW,

    How uv resistant is Rustseal? I have sandblasted and coated my truck frame with 3 coats of Rustseal but am looking for a very long lasting finished semi gloss look.

  14. Started by Classicautoresto,

    Does anyone have an idea why rust seal would delaminate shortly after application. We have used and sold hundreds of pints, quarts and gallons and never had a problem. All steps to clean, rust blast and seal were followed so not sure what could have happened.

  15. Started by BrianC,

    suggestions or maybe a recommended procedure to top coat with a sprayable truck bedliner?

  16. Started by Spyider,

    i used the rust seal about 2 years ago in my engine bay only.. ive recently started to work on the car again and removed all the undercoating and did some welding so some of the rust seal burned off.. my Q is how should i go about touching up those areas? scuff it up and use the cleaner and rust blast again? then just paint those small areas? as i wana order a kit to do the entire underside of the car since it has held up to great in the bay sofar.

  17. Started by Tim,

    Can RustSeal be sprayed by an hlvp air sprayer?

  18. Started by perlhaqr,

    I'm looking to seal the inside of a differential housing that had a hole in it I had to weld up. Theoretically, the weld should be fluid tight, but I'd rather just be certain. Can I use Rust Seal for that? It would be continuous exposure to the diff fluid, obviously.

  19. Started by dutch,

    If I use rust seal as a floor paint on my shop concrete floor can I add paint flecks for a nice look? If so, do you sell or have a source you recommend for the flecks?

  20. how does your rust seal work? does it creep into the rust and kill all of it? and can it be used as a top coat in an automotive application?

  21. Started by dunkleej,

    Recoating a 1984 Correct Craft boat trailer. Currently mostly Rustolium red paint. How to prepare for your coating in oxide red?

  22. Started by monteman,

    Can I use epoxy primer over rust seal? It is a urithane epoxy primer. If I can what is the best method for adhesion.

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  23. Started by EcomyVemToott,

    I have a 2" metal fence around my property. This fence has never been painted. It is now 6 years old and rusted. What products do you suggest I use to paint over the rust on this fence?

  24. Started by luv2offroad2,

    I've used KBS Rust Seal in black tons and love it. Just used the off-white on my truck only when it dried it turned yellow. Is that supposed to be what "off-white" is?

  25. Started by wvragtop,

    im haveing a tough time getting into some certin places to remove rust from the car if i cant remove al the rust from those spots will it keep rusting even if i get it sealed with the rust seal ? ive used a wire brush on a grinder and a handheld one aswell along with a pneumatic needle gun .but some of it i cant get to .

  26. i have a car that i have up on jack stands and will have to apply the rust seal upside down .will brushing it on be ok or should i spray it if so how do i thin it ,what ratio do you go by .and allso what is my best option for taking care of rusted internal frame rails .i can see back in them so far but cant reach them with any thing to remove all the rust. thank you for any help

  27. Does all existing paint have to be removed prior to RustSeal?

  28. Hello, I am currently restoring a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 and have a question about RustBlast in combination with RustSeal applied on aluminium. First of all I allready treated the outside of my (steel) fuel tank with KBS Clean, RustBlast, 2 coats of RustSeal and one of coat of BlackTop and it works great, easy to apply and the result is superb. And I will also do the chassis frame, leafsprings and axes (which are all steel) with the KBS system. My Question is about the underside of the body parts of the car which are mostly made of aluminium. All info I've read sofar about painting aluminium body parts of old Land Rovers, say that you first need to apply a se…

  29. Hello, My Dad is getting a new car, and it's likely to be the last car he will have. We need the car to last for a while, and in our climate (snowy winters with road salting, rainy spring and autumns) that means corrosion protection. The car will be a Ford Focus. I assume the underside of the car and the wheel wells will have some kind of factory-applied paint or coating. We would normally take the car to a corrosion protection shop, but their treatment is not cheap and only protects for about 2 years. Would the three-product process finishing with RustSeal work well on the underside of a new car, which presumably has some factory-applied coating already? Whic…

  30. Started by rupper,

    I am restoring an old truck and would like to know can you put auto paint on top of a coat of sanded rust seal?

  31. Started by 28pickup,

    Hi there, I have had my completed chassis snadblasted. The shop sprayed of a single pak Etch primer to protect the fresh metal from surface rust. Can I apply KBS Rust seal straight over the etc primer? Cheers

  32. Started by childress09,

    I am currently restoring a very heavy Victorian style screen door that came with the house built in 1954. I was wondering when you say your color for white is off-white, is this true to a pure white color or is it more on the cream beige color white? Our house is white siding and the door frame is white and I don't want to paint any other color. I have the door rust free and did a rough, light sanding over the old paint which is baked on enamel and washed it down with TSP Solvent and rinse. Any other suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.

  33. Started by steve,

    Hi I am building a garage (30'X 42') and I have use your products before. I would like to put some of your black of gray seal paint on my new concrete floor before parking a vehicle or anything else on the floor. What is your recommendation and how much paint will I need. Thanks-Steve

  34. Started by FrankV,

    Can rustseal be applied over existing painted items (assuming they have been cleaned and prepped like the rusted areas)? Or do I need to sand-blast the entire unit?

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  35. Started by EcomyVemToott,

    I recently purchased a 93 F150 that has light rust on the frame and well.. everything on the underside. I'm wondering if I can use rustseal without having to dismantle the truck. Idealy, magic gnomes would come to my house and do the work for me, but that won't happen. Instead, I'd like to find a coating solution that would allow me to keep the vehicle intact. Input?

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  36. Started by 75Camaro,

    Can I use bondo type fillers before and/or after RustSeal? Ideally, should I use it before or after RustSeal?

    • 1 reply
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  37. Started by Tireman9,

    I've already done a section of my car with KBS Klean, RustBlast and RustSeal. There are a few more sections that need to be done near the first, that when applying the KBS Klean and RustBlast will almost certainly get onto the first section. Will those two products harm the 4 day old coats of RustSeal?

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  38. Started by EcomyVemToott,

    I would like to coat the entire body of my old truck with rust seal before i paint it (white or gray). Would one color of rust seal be best for this? I am concerned about sanding smooth and body work before i top coat it. Also, any idea of how much rust seal I may need to spray the inside and outside of of all the body parts?

    • 1 reply
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  39. Started by Ron,

    Firstly great to have a site where us consumers can get good information. I am restoring an old car and have just sanded and wire wheeled the floor pans, and behind the dash where possible. Then put a rust converter over the metal. If I use KBS three step, do I have to completely remove the rust converter to ensure adherence? Do I have to cover up bolt holes to be used for future use, and/or insert bolt to be removed once process complete and if so will it be difficult to get them out. Lastly (for now) if at a later date I need to weld over a part of the surface, can I do so as I realise I will not get the rust seal off?

  40. Started by willy,

    Bought 4L can of rustseal, not realising it does such a damn good job of coverage J So have 3L left that probably wont get used again for at least a year or so. I know it states to store left over rustseal in a tin or glass bottle, but was wondering whether it would be also OK to store in ( dry) PET bottles? ie plastic coke bottles, as that way can squeeze all excess air out of bottle to maximise the life of remainder hopefully...

  41. Started by Callsteve,

    Do you have a product that would be suitable for coating the bottom of an aluminum boat to stop small leaks. If so what product would you recommend, how much would be required to coat the bottom of a 16 ft aluminum fishing boat and is the product available in Canada. Cheers, Steve

  42. Started by 75Camaro,

    We are currently doing a tear down and rebuild of several CNC machines at my workplace. Most of the machine parts will be sent out for sandblasting and painting using your RustSeal. Some of the larger pieces will be painted in-house. Our maintenance area where the painting will occur is not the most remote area of the plant and people are working in the near vicinity. What kind of fumes does the RustSeal emit and how intense are they? Do we need any Personal Protection Equipment when working with the prep chemicals or RustSeal? We will be using brushes and rollers to apply the RustSeal. Also, do we need to topcoat the RustSeal or will it be fine by itself?

  43. Started by Tireman9,

    Is there any reason that I couldn't paint my entire interior with this stuff? Could I use a brush and still make it look decent? Would I have to remove all of my original paint? What about my bumpers?

  44. Started by JesStetmort,

    i had asked a question about rusty brakes on my car on yahoo. it's the hub assembly, and calipers that gets rusty. one person that answered said to try this kbs product that it's able to handle the heat. my question is will it work on the brakes like this person said. he also said that it could be applied directly to the rotors where the brake pad touches. though most rotors sold in the ny area that i'm in is usually rustproof and if not with a few runs the rust comes off of it. just wonder if this product really does that and how high of heat can it handle?

  45. Started by hopper,

    Can I use top coat over any color of RustSeal?

  46. Started by bobsmail,

    Can I use different color rust seals. I was going to use the black then the galvanized color then the black top coat. I was going to do it this way because it is very difficult to see if I use all black on every coat

  47. Started by steveo,

    When are we going to see a John Deere green Rustseal paint?

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  48. Started by Mudgy,

    Hi, I have had my chassis cleaned up by a local business. It was Garnet blasted, and also was coated with a clear finish, to keep the thumbprints off. Good for at least 6 months indoors. The finish is an LIC brand made by Valspar. Apparently I am able to weld straight thru it, paint straight over it. What is the best method (once all ancilliary bracketry is welded on) to finish this chassis in KBS gloss black? Thanks. PS it's a big, late 30's Dodge chassis

  49. Started by chris72a,

    Hey All, these products look like what I have been looking for, I have an 8*5 trailer that has some mods to carry 4 dirtbikes, is only less than 12 months old and the thing is rusting all over the place, I want to sand (not back to bare metal) and treat the rust and then top coat, what system would you recommend for this, is rustguard top coat good to go over the rust seal? Cheers Chris.

  50. Started by MRMAN,

    What do you recommend for a tip size for spraying RustSeal with an airless sprayer?

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