DiamondFinish Clear

Can DiamondFinish Clear be applied over artist oil paint or other oil-based paints?

I would like to use DiamondFinish Clear Satin on sandblasted glass sculpture. I will be painting the sculptures with acrylics first, and need a very durable clear coat to protect the paintwork. As far as I can tell, this product does not yellow and is scratch-resistant, correct? What kind of adhesion can I expect over very thin layers of acrylic paint on glass?

Can I paint your Diamond Finish Clear over an oil based paint that has fully cured? If so, how should I prep the surface?

I have an interior wooden table I want to clear coat. What would you recommend I should use, aerosol or brush on?

Hello, I’m a novice at this. I’ve ordered Diamond Clear and I read the directions online . My question is "when" can it be applied over a Summit Racing Single Stage Acrylic Urethane Paint. Presently I have three color coats on a fiberglass golf cart body. The body was sanded and primed with Eastwood “Contour” polyester primer. Great product. However, I’m not quite happy with the single stage color finish. Hence I ordered your Clear Diamond Coat The color coat has a 15 minute flash time and it recoated nicely. (coat #1, wait 20min. coat #2 wait 20min…) I know that I must sand if the coating has cured. Same with your product. Here’s my question. …

How would i apply DiamondFinish Clear to aluminum wheels with tires on them.? What position do the wheels need to be? laying down or standing up? Thanks

Will Diamond Finish Clear adhere to polished nickel? If it does, how should I prep the surface?

Hi, I received my DFC (Diamond Finish Clear) and have been trying to experiment with brushing it on an old headlight (properly sanded and prepped) I have for headlight lens restoration. I bought the 4oz can to start (with KBS thinner, Paint Saver, and KBS Clean). I first tried brushing it on with a foam brush straight, but predictably it was too thick and dried with waves. I then added up to 1 teaspoon of KBS Thinner to to the (almost) 4oz DFC and mixed it. I then applied it to another section of the headlight. It was better, but still seemed "wavy" and not really optically clear. I guess "thick" would be the problem? I bought a new professional airbrush and I have…

I'm used your Diamond Finish Clear on my head lights. How long should I wait for the Diamond Finish Clear to cure before it's exposed to rain and the sun?

I've painted my motorcycle gas tank and I was looking to clear coat it with your Diamond Finish Clear. Will this be a good idea? I'm looking to add some more protection to the paint and I like the look of a high gloss clear coat.

I am using Diamond finish over candy paints and have had a piece in full sun for 4 years, no yellowing , awesome. My question is what protection does Diamondfinish have to protect the product underneath, like paints that may fade in sun, also wanted to put some over the epoxy coating on a Stand Up Paddle board to offer UV protection. Thanks for the reply on the food safe question.

How long should I wait to wet sand Diamond Finish Clear? Is there and average time frame for this?

I recently used Diamond Finish Clear over an automotive base coat on a bicycle. I have a small area I would like to re-shoot the base coat and blend the DF Clear. What process is used to blend the clear topcoat?

Can I use Diamond Finish Clear on an engine over top of your Motor Coater? If it's ok to do this, how long do I need to wait until I apply it?

I have the KBS #1 Thinner and a qt of Diamond Finish. I'm only going to use about a quarter of the can but I was wondering if I could go ahead and thin the whole quart and then seal the Diamond Finish? I didn't know if this will effect the Diamond Finish if it sits on the shelf for a couple of months once it's already been thinned.

Will your Diamond Finish Clear adhere to plastic. I want to paint this on my 4-wheeler on some different places. Will this work?

I build custom tables and I often put printed corporate logos on the table top. I usually seal with a two part epoxy but it is a mess to work with and scratches very easy and yellows over time. The table tops are covered with a maple veneer and I apply one(1) coat of minmax polycrylic to seal the wood and sand with 320. I then apply the printed vinyl logos. Can I use Diamond clear to seal the table top with the logos without causing the ink on the logos to run or peel up? I spray all my stuff with an Earlex 5500 HVLP spray station, will I be able to use this gun to spray Diamond Clear? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. http://www.earlex.com/earle…

I'm getting ready to paint my 2nd coat of Diamond Finish. It's been about 24 hrs. Can I go ahead and paint the 2nd coat on or do I need to scuff the surface and then clean it?

Will your Diamond Finish Clear go over automotive paint?

Can I paint Diamond Finish Clear over powder coating? If so, how would I prep the surface?

I have some rustoleum aerosol cans and I would like to paint this over Diamond Finish Clear. Will this work? How would I prep the surface?

I have some railings that are powder coated. I would like to paint your Diamond Finish over the powder coating. Will this work?

Can I paint Diamond Finish over a water based clear coat?

I want to clear coat some acrylic plastic. Will your Diamond Finish work for this?

Can I apply Diamond Finish to brass? If so, how do I prep the surface?

I have a hockey helmet that is painted with an enamel paint and has a lot of artistic work done on it. Can I spray diamond finish on this? How would I prep the surface if it would work?

Hello, I am interested in coating a bike frame made out of titanium with DiamondFinish. The surface has no paint or anything on it, just bare titanium. 1. Do I need to lightly sand the surface to prep it first? if so, what grit? 2. Since the surface has nothing on it, is the KBS Klean necessary? 3. Does lightly sanding between coats help with bonding strength? or I can skip the sanding? Thanks

I want to use the Diamond Finish Clear on the exterior of my boat. Would you recommend this? If so, what are the steps?

Could you tell me if this clear coat would have a bad reaction if painted over cellulose base coat? And also, if painting over fiberglass gel goat, does the gel coat need a really good key to get the clear coat to adhere? I have a large van that I'd like to clear coat but I can't spray where I live, do you think the drying time will allow me to brush paint the large sides given that I'd have to paint section by section if you know what I mean?

What is the hardness rating for Diamond finish?

Can diamondfinish coat be used on exterior wood surfaces that have been stained with oil based stains such as Minwax.

I am interested in ordering some of the Diamond Clear. When I open the can how long will the clear coat stay good? Would it last longer if I was to put it into a sealed mason jar? I am just going to be using it to clear coat fishing lures so I would want it to stay good for a long time since I would not be using much at a time.

we have some outdoor sheet metal structures we would like to just protect and get a shiny look. preferably no color. what product do you have that can just be sprayed on and work well even on items that may have some rust on them and would provide shine and protection?

Can DiamondFinish Clear be applied with a Preval sprayer? I've read the reviews on your Headlight Restoration kit, one reviewer suggests that he may use this instead of foam brushes.

I am custom painting fishing rods blanks. Is this clear coat flexiable enough when cured to bend with a rod and not crack.

Can DiamondFinish Clear be put over Diamond Plate steel with proper cleaning?

Can you put Diamond Finish over polished aluminum?

I'm very happy with the results, using Diamond Clear on a couple of custom signs. I have always tried to do top quality work, but clear coats have failed many times in the past. Yours has worked great so far. The only concern I have is with storage of the unused portion of the quart. Can this be done? My first quart hardened solid in a couple months, despite the lid being on tightly. I had used about half of it. I don't use a lot, and not too often. But I will definitely consider becoming a long-term customer. Most other solvent-based enamels, I can 'drizzle' a thin layer of thinner over the top of the paint, and it will stay liquid. Can I do that with the Diamond C…

Is KBS DiamondFinish Clear resistant to the degrading effects of UV? Can KBS DiamondFinish Clear be applied to exterior brick in order to create a barrier to prevent water penetration? If KBS DiamondFinish Clear is considered suitable for application to brick, how long can the product be expected to last before it peels?

Hi, does DiamondFinish Clear dry glossy like a 2k paint, or would I need to cut and buff it like an acrylic clear? Also, will it fade over time like regular 1k acrylics?

I have a 1988 Norriscraft bass boat. My issue is spidering all over top section. These are very very small hair like lines, not even big enough to fill with your finger. Can I just paint it on and fill in and make go away?

I have a leading spray on chrome system. After I spray on the chrome which is silver content they have me use there special clear coat to prevent yellowing. The yellowing comes went the silver/chrome starts to oxidize. They tell me if I use just a a normal automotive clear coat that in like 3 weeks its will turn yellow even tho I applied several coats of Automotive Clear coats. My questions Your Diamond Clear coat does it completely seal what you painted or in my case just chromed that it should seal it from oxidizing. I am aware your clear wont yellow but I have the other issue in prevent the oxidation of the silver/chrome. Thanks

Can DiamondFinish Clear be applied over polished steel like a motorcycle gas tank and swing arm??

Can I use DiamondFinish Clear directly on wood without a sealer, and is the results a high gloss finish.

Is the DiamondFinish clear appropriate for wood finish?

can KBS be color sanded and if it can how long should it cure before sanding? what grit of sand paper should be used?

I bought your kbs headlight restore kit. I accidentally over applied the diamond coating and now it looks like dripping shape . How do i remove the coating and reapply it? thanks

I Have A Polished Aluminum Gas Tank I Made For One Of My Projects And Need Fuel Resistance And Gloss Retention. Which Clear Should I Use?

Can this be applied over gold plated car emblems?

I am planning on using diamondfinish clear on a fruit bowl and platter. Once fully cured is it ok to have food in contact ?