Top coat paint is a colored finishing paint applied over a primer or base coat as the final protective and decorative layer. KBS Coatings makes three top coat options: BlackTop Chassis Coater for chassis and frame restoration, Top Coater for UV-stable color finishes, and KBS MAXX for maximum durability and gloss retention.
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What Is Top Coat Paint?
A top coat is a transparent, translucent, or pigmented finish applied over an underlying substrate or base coat to seal and protect it. Top coat paint specifically refers to a colored finishing paint used for decorative or protective purposes over a primer, base coat, or other coating that is not meant to be the final finish. Compatibility matters: applying an incompatible top coat can cause a chemical reaction with the base coat and ruin the paint job.
Types of Top Coats
| Type | Common Use |
|---|---|
| Top coat wax | Finishing wood; brings out color depth, limited scratch protection |
| Epoxy top coat | Wood and concrete floors, appliances, electronics |
| Lacquer, varnish, shellac | Wood, metal, ceramics, glass |
| Polyurethane clear coat | Wood, metal, stone, concrete, plastic; common on automotive base coats |
| Top coat paint | Colored finish over primer or base coat for decorative and protective purposes |
KBS Coatings Top Coat Options
KBS Coatings offers three top coat paints that brush, roll, or spray on with a smooth finish and no brush marks:
KBS BlackTop Chassis Coater
BlackTop Chassis Coater is a one-part, moisture-cured paint (higher humidity speeds cure time) commonly used as a UV-stable top coat over RustSeal when restoring car chassis and springs. It is hard yet flexible and was KBS's original top coat for frame and chassis restoration. Available in Gloss Black, OEM Satin Black, and Flat Black.
KBS Top Coater
Top Coater is a one-part, high-solids paint that provides twice the coverage of conventional paints with an excellent quality finish. It is UV stable and often used as a top coat over RustSeal in areas with consistent sun exposure. Top Coater is hard yet flexible and comes in 17 colors in gloss and matte finishes.
KBS MAXX
KBS MAXX is a two-part polyurethane top coat with the highest UV stability, coverage, and durability KBS offers. It is low in VOCs and HAPs, with excellent gloss and color retention, superior impact resistance, and fast dry time. Available in 17 colors in gloss, satin, and flat finishes.
Not sure which top coat fits your project? Our team can match the right coating to your surface and exposure conditions.
Contact Our Tech TeamFrequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Contact our tech team for help choosing the right top coat.
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