KBS Restoration Center — Application Guides
Every how-to guide we've published, organized by product and application type. Whether you're sealing a fuel tank, coating a frame, or finishing with DiamondFinish Clear — find the right guide below.
Guides for sealing and restoring metal and plastic tanks using the KBS Tank Sealer System.
- How to Seal a Metal Fuel Tank Inside and Out to Stop Rust and Extend Its Life
- How To Seal a Plastic or Polyethylene Gas Tank
- How to Completely Seal a Rusty Fuel Tank
- Simple Steps to Seal a Gas Tank with the KBS Coatings Tank Sealer System [Video]
- KBS Fuel Tank Sealer System Removes Rust and Restores the Inside of Your Tank to Like New
- Tip of the Month — Patience When Using Tank Sealer
How-to guides covering direct-to-rust application, surface prep, and real-world use cases for RustSeal.
- How Do You Stop and Prevent Rust on Steel UTV Skid Plates?
- How to Stop and Prevent Rust and Corrosion on Docks and Dock Railings
- A Proper Body Repair Method That Keeps Rust from Coming Back
- How Can I Stop Rust and Make My Old Steel Fence Look New?
- How to Spot Treat Undercar Rust Before Winter — Rust Converter & RustSeal Guide
- Cold Galvanizing Compounds, Zinc-Rich Coatings, or RustSeal?
- Using RustSeal Safety Colors for Painting Industrial Equipment and Floor Markings
- Using Nonconductive Coatings as Part of an EV Conversion
- How To Stop Rust And Prevent Rust
- Marine Paint Needs to Have Toughness, Flexibility, and Durability
- RustSeal — Showing the Insane Durability and Flexibility of this Rust Preventive Paint [Video]
- Rust Prevention Products Used To Stop and Prevent Rust on Many Car Surfaces
- Lawnmower Deck Rust Removal and Painting with RustSeal
- RustSeal Rust Prevention Formulation — Why It Leads the Pack
- RustSeal Used for Rust Prevention on Coil Springs
- Seal Your Lawnmower Deck To Prevent Grass From Sticking
- RustSeal and KBS MAXX Used To Restore Old Truck
- RustSeal Used To Protect Zoo Enclosures
- Apply RustSeal In Thin Coats
- Ray W. Talks About RustSeal
Full restoration workflows for frames, floor pans, springs, rockers, and body panels using the Frame Coater Kit and RustSeal system.
- How to Paint an Axle Housing the Right Way — Prevent Rust and Peeling
- How to Repair & Stop Car Floor Pan Rust — The Ultimate DIY Guide
- How to Paint Coil Springs and Leaf Springs So the Finish Doesn't Crack or Peel
- Using Bed Liner on Rocker Panels, Doors, and Fenders for Protection
- Car Frame Repair Kept Free of Future Corrosion Using the KBS Ultimate Frame Coater Kit
- How To Prepare Metal Before Body Work To Prevent Future Rust
- 1976 Honda Trail 70 Restored Using All KBS Products
- C40 Crew Cab Frame Coated with RustSeal
- The Motorcycle Frame Coater Kit — Everything Needed to Remove Rust and Prevent It
- JavaTree on Jeepforum.com Talks About Frame Paint
- Mike Talks About The KBS Frame Coater Kit
Application guides for headers, exhaust pipes, manifolds, and engine bays using XTC (Xtreme Temperature Coating).
How-to guides for painting and restoring aluminum wheels, brake calipers, and rotors.
Proper prep is the foundation of every lasting coating. Guides for cleaning, derusting, etching, and stripping using KBS Klean, RustBlast, and KBS Strip.
- How to Prepare Metal for Painting Using KBS Klean and RustBlast for Superior Adhesion
- The Best Way to Remove Paint from Metal
- How to Detail Your Engine and Engine Bay with KBS Klean
- The Best Way to Clean a Surface Before Coating or Painting
- How To Prepare Metal Before Body Work To Prevent Future Rust
- RustBlast is a Powerful Rust Remover — Keep Surface Wet
- KBS Coatings Introduces an ALL NEW Environmentally Friendly Powerful Paint Stripper
Application and use-case guides for DiamondFinish Clear — automotive, marine, wood, artwork, fishing lures, and more.
- How Do You Clear Coat Over Rust and Preserve the Patina Look?
- Rust Protection Using Clear Coat While Keeping a Rust Patina Look
- Clear Coat for Water-Based Paint and Coatings
- What's the Most Durable Way to Seal Wood Exposed to Heavy Use and Harsh Conditions?
- Restoring a Wooden Countertop With DiamondFinish Clear
- Wood Clear Coat for Outdoor Use
- Headlight Clear Coat Damage Reduces Light Output
- Lure Makers Need A Quality Clear Coat
- DiamondFinish Clear — The Ultimate Clear Coat for Fishing Lure Makers
- DiamondFinish Clear — Add the Bling to Your Custom Artwork
- Candy Pigment and Flake Added To DiamondFinish Clear to Restore Jet Ski
- DiamondFinish Clear for Freshening Up Gelcoat
- DiamondFinish Clear is an Ultra Durable 1K Clear Coat
- DiamondFinish Clear Video — Showing the Insane Durability and Flexibility [Video]
- [VIDEO] How To Properly Open a DiamondFinish Clear Can and Preserve Clear Coat In The Can
- Automotive Clearcoat with Superior Finish Quality, Durability and Ease of Use
- Flame Torched Copper Coated with DiamondFinish Clear
- Fishing Lure Dipped in DiamondFinish Clear
- Crankbait Clear Coated with DiamondFinish Clear
- DiamondFinish Clear on Fishing Lures
- DiamondFinish Clear on Vintage Table Lamps
Guides for applying BlackTop, Bed Renu, and bed liner coatings to truck beds, bumpers, rocker panels, and textured surfaces.
Guides for coating engine blocks, engine internals, engine bays, and drivetrains using Motor Coater, RustSeal, and KBS MAXX.
How-to guides for painting and protecting plastic, composite, and hard-to-coat surfaces using Fusion FPP and Cavity Coater.
Guides for garage floor makeovers, concrete sealing, and wood shed floors using RustSeal, KBS MAXX, and DiamondFinish Clear.
How-to guides for protecting outdoor equipment, marine structures, and work vehicles against rust, moisture, and UV exposure.
General guidance for working with KBS coatings — from opening a can the right way to achieving a flawless finish with moisture-cured paints.
- How To Properly Open a Paint Can — Preventing a Stuck Lid and Preserving Paint
- How To Properly Open a Can of Paint and Then Store The Can for Future Use
- How to Achieve an Incredible Looking Finish When Applying A Moisture Cured Paint
- What Is Top Coat Paint?
- Coatings That Are Tough, Durable and Hard While Also Being Extremely Flexible
- DiamondFinish Clear Has Many Uses — Overview
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