To achieve expert results, please take the time to carefully read and understand the following directions before you begin your restoration project. These directions are meant to be general guidelines only and do not cover every application or environmental situation. If you have remaining questions or concerns, please contact us for technical assistance.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES. ALWAYS WORK IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. Please heed all labeled warning and caution notices on all products.
Surface Prep
Do not apply if surface temperature is below 45ºF or above 110ºF, or if the surface temperature is within 5ºF of the dew point. Clean the surface well with KBS Klean. The surface should be clean of all grease, dirt, oil, rust, and foreign material which would be detrimental to proper adhesion and desired performance of the coating system being applied.
Surface Primer
Use the KBS 3-Step System of Klean, RustBlast, and RustSeal for the ultimate in surface prep and rust prevention. Coat over RustSeal with KBS MAXX, BlackTop, or some other solid color UV stable topcoat (Not KBS MAXX Clear). KBS MAXX Clear may be applied over KBS MAXX and most epoxy and/or urethanes. Follow manufacturers topcoat guidelines.
Mixing and Mix Ratio
Always mix KBS MAXX Clear Base thoroughly. Use of a mechanical mixer (Red Devil Speed Demon Paint Mixer or similar mixing blade attached to drill) is highly recommended.
After the KBS MAXX Clear Base has been mixed well and smooth in consistency, in a mixing cup/container, carefully measure 3 parts mixed up KBS MAXX Clear Base. Add 1 part MAXX Activator. Mix thoroughly. Use of a mechanical mixer (Red Devil Speed Demon Paint Mixer or similar mixing blade attached to drill) is highly recommended.
KBS MAXX Clear and MAXX Activator are pre-thinned and ready to brush, roll, or spray, but you can also add KBS #1 Thinner or Xylene as needed at this point and then mix well using a mechanical mixer (Red Devil Speed Demon Paint Mixer or similar mixing blade attached to drill).
Application Characteristics
Mix Ratio: Mix 3:1 (Base Component:Activator)
Reducer: Ready to Apply. KBS #1 Thinner or Xylene may be added if needed.
Pot Life: Doubles in viscosity in 30 minutes.
Dry Times:
Touch: 30 minutes
Through Dry: 1 – 2 Hours
Hard: 3 – 4 Hours
Recoat: Anytime within 7 days.
Force Cure: Allow 15 minutes to Flash, 20-30 minutes @ 140°- 180°F
Full Cure: A Function of Time, Temperature, and Film Build. This Product will not reach Full Cure for 7 days.
Note: Test Performed @ 77° F 50% Relative Humidity
Application
For optimum results KBS MAXX can be applied by Brush or Roller and also using spray equipment such as Conventional Electrostatic, Conventional suction spray gun, HVLP, Air Assisted Airless, or Airless.
40 - 60 psi
15 -20 psi
Tip: 1.2 - 1.5 mm
40 - 60 psi
15 - 20 psi
Tip: 1.2 - 1.5 mm
15 - 20 psi
15 - 20 psi
Tip: 1.2 - 1.5 mm
Adjust as needed
1500 psi minimum
Brush and Roll: Utilize a natural bristle brush or high-density foam roller and reduce/thin with Acetone. When brushing KBS MAXX Clear, for best results, do not overwork the brush as this can cause the KBS MAXX Clear to cure too quickly possibly leaving visible brush marks. It is best to brush an area with KBS MAXX Clear and move on immediately versus brushing an area over and over again. If you brush over an area over and over again forcing the solvents out, you run the risk of the brush marks not flowing out as well they are designed to flow out.
Note: The above parameters are to be used as a guideline only. Customer specific equipment may require a different set-up.
Clean Up
KBS #1 Thinner, Xylene, or lacquer thinner for cleanup. KBS MAXX Clear must be cleaned up immediately before it dries. Once cured, KBS MAXX Clear cannot be removed by any solvent. Wear protective gloves to avoid skin contact.
Dry Time / Cure
Air Dry: Curing is a function of Time, Temperature, and Film Build. Air dry in 30 minutes to touch, thorough dry in 1-2 hours, dry hard in 3-4 hours. Tested @ 77º F @ approx. 70% relative humidity.
NOTE: The above information is supplied as a guideline to our customers. The user must be aware of the cleaning, pretreatment, application, and testing requirements for their specific job!
Physical Properties
Q-Steel panels prepared with RustSeal/KBS MAXX system of 3.0 – 4.0 dft
Satin: 45-55% measured at 60 Degrees
Flat: 5-15% measured at 60 Degrees
Chemical Resistance
for 7 days