XTC - High Temperature Paint - Header Paint - Stove Paint - Grill Paint - BBQ Paint

I purchased 4 spray cans (used about 3.75) of Rocket Red for use on a vintage outdoor, steel, fireplace. I have never used high temp paint, but I knew before going into this project that the curing process may not work out very well for me since I don't have an oven large enough to accommodate a fireplace. After prepping the surface, I applied a high temp primer and, ~30 hours later, applied 4 light coats of Rocket Red. It probably would have covered in 3, but there was an issue with one can where the spray was catching on the lip of the can, then splattering tiny droplets on the surface. Following the directions, I finished by applying 2 coats of high temp, high gloss clear coat. It looked outstanding. The finish was bright and smooth as glass. Unfortunately, it was all down hill from there. I let the paint dry over night and proceeded to put the unit together and get it ready for heat curing. The first mistake I made was handling the non-heat-cured paint with dirty hands. This embedded dirt in the clear coat. Trying to clean it with a damp cloth was wiping off clear coat but not the dirt. I heated up the unit using an artificial log, which, once lit, I broke down and spread around the bottom of the cast iron pan to even out the flame. It was only able to appropriately heat parts of the hood. Some areas reaching 450+ F, some only getting to 180 F. During the heating process, the paint became quite tacky and, since I was doing this outside, any dust, debris or soot, that settled on it embedded in the paint. I repeated the process 3 times, and each time the paint was less tacky, though a couple areas remain fairly soft. Overall, I think the paint would have worked out really well if I was able precisely follow the heating instructions, i.e. use a giant oven. The Rocket Red finish is a nice deep, bold red, and not quite matte (maybe eggshell?), so adding a gloss clear coat really makes it pop. My only complaint about the product are the spray nozzles on the cans. They are uncomfortable to use and, as stated above, can cause issues when the can itself interferes with the spray stream.

Purchased high temp charcoal metallic and high temp clear. Both sprayed nice without thinning. After first cook paint was cured and I expect long service before re-coat. When I resume fabrication again in fall, this will probably be my go to paint. Got so many compliments on it!

Spray works exactly as described. Pick your color and spray away. Excellent on muffler and to touch up my black matte accents.

loved the way it laid down, very easy to use and the finish was flawless. i will definitely be promoting this product to my customers.

The KBS coating work great on stove grates

Best high heat paint on the market. Paint has held up very well. I highly recommend this product.

put it on like directions said and after 500 miles so far still looks like new. love it so far...

I am very happy with XTC. So easy to apply and I love the results. Makes me feel like a professional.

Cover was great only 2 coats needed for the job. Used on a transmission and exhaust system

I asked for color samples of three black colors I was interested in. I've asked other companies for color samples and had to wait weeks to get them or never got them. In some cases they mailed me a brochure. Useless. These guys mailed me three actual spray samples that I got in two days. So guess what, I bought my paint from them and got it in the best packaging ever in two days. A one quart can felt like it was 5 lbs! Haven't sprayed it yet but expect good things just based on the thickness of it and the level of pigment in it. I've payed more in the past for stuff that looked like water. Confident this is going to be great stuff, will update later.