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.
Written by KBS Coatings technical staff, manufacturer-direct guidance
based on decades of real-world application experience. Our coatings are made in Valparaiso, IN
and tested in the same rust-prone conditions you work in every day.
What's New September 2026
How to Paint a Motorcycle Exhaust to Prevent Peeling, Flaking and Rust
Exhaust & High-Temp
How to Restore an Engine Bay Without Removing the Engine
Engine & Drivetrain
How to Brush Metallic Paint Without Streaks
Application Tips
How to Repair a Dusting Concrete Floor Before Coating
Floors & Concrete
Tank Sealer, Gas, Fuel & Utility Tanks 7
Guides for sealing and restoring metal and plastic tanks using the KBS Tank Sealer System.
- How to Seal a Rusted Galvanized Stock Tank (Even a Duck Pond) So It Stops Leaking for Good New
- 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
RustSeal, Rust Prevention & Protection 24
How-to guides covering direct-to-rust application, surface prep, and real-world use cases for RustSeal.
- How to Paint a Rusty Farm Plow Without Sandblasting New
- How to Protect a Battery Tray from Rust, Corrosion & Battery Acid New
- KBS Top Coater Galvanized Aerosol: Cold Galvanizing Rust Protection in a Can New
- How to Prevent Mower Deck Rust New
- 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
Chassis, Frame & Body, Frame Coating, Floor Pans, Restoration 16
Full restoration workflows for frames, floor pans, springs, rockers, and body panels using the Frame Coater Kit and RustSeal system.
- How to Fix Hidden Rust in Rocker Panels, Cab Corners, and Body Seams New
- How to Repair Trailer Frame Rust So It Doesn't Come Back New
- How to Fix Rust on a Truck Frame and Stop Rust for Good
- The Best Way to Refinish a Rusty Truck Frame
- 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
Exhaust & High-Temperature Coatings, XTC 5
Application guides for headers, exhaust pipes, manifolds, and engine bays using XTC (Xtreme Temperature Coating).
- How to Paint a Motorcycle Exhaust to Prevent Peeling, Flaking and Rust New
- How to Paint Rusty Exhaust Headers So the Finish Won't Crack, Flake, or Peel
- Do I Need to Use a Primer with High-Temperature Paint?
- Automotive Exhaust Paint Can Extend the Life of Your Exhaust System
- Motorcycle Exhaust Coating, Stops Corrosion, Looks Great, Cost-Effective
Wheels, Brakes & Rotors 4
How-to guides for painting and restoring aluminum wheels, brake calipers, and rotors.
Surface Preparation, KBS Klean, RustBlast & KBS Strip 7
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
DiamondFinish Clear, Clear Coat & Finishing 23
Application and use-case guides for DiamondFinish Clear, automotive, marine, wood, artwork, fishing lures, taxidermy, and more.
- Best Clear Coat for Metal: Prep Procedures and Application Tips for Long-Lasting Protection New
- How to Clear Coat Taxidermy with DiamondFinish Clear New
- 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
BlackTop & Bed Liner, Truck Beds, Bumpers & Rockers 6
Guides for applying BlackTop, Bed Renu, and bed liner coatings to truck beds, bumpers, rocker panels, Jeep floors, and textured surfaces.
- How to Apply Bedliner to Your Jeep Floor: Prep, Seal, and Protect New
- [VIDEO] BlackTop Product Overview, Single Stage 1K Coating, Brush, Roll or Spray
- Other Uses for Truck Bed Liner
- Roll on Bed Liner is Among the Best Ways to Protect Your Truck Bed
- KBS Bed Renu Used To Restore Bumper With Textured, Durable Finish
- BlackTop Looks Great on Snowmobile
Engine & Drivetrain, Engine Blocks, Motor Coater, Internals 8
Guides for coating engine blocks, engine internals, engine bays, and drivetrains using Motor Coater, RustSeal, and KBS MAXX.
- How to Restore an Engine Bay Without Removing the Engine New
- Sea Foam White Motor Coater: Engine Enamel Built for Lugger Marine Diesel Owners New
- How to Paint a Motorcycle Engine So It Doesn't Peel, Flake, or Burn Off
- Using RustSeal Like Glyptal to Protect Internal Engine Components
- Engine Block Sealer and Engine Block Coating
- Engine Paint, What's Important for Best Performance?
- Motorcycle Engine Paint Makes Your Bike Look Great
- KBS Top Coater On An Engine Bay
Plastic & Specialty Surfaces, Fusion FPP, Cavity Coater 3
How-to guides for painting and protecting plastic, composite, and hard-to-coat surfaces using Fusion FPP and Cavity Coater.
Floors & Concrete, Garage Floors, Sheds, Concrete Sealing 5
Guides for garage floor makeovers, concrete sealing, and wood shed floors using RustSeal, KBS MAXX, and DiamondFinish Clear.
- How to Repair a Dusting Concrete Floor Before Applying a Long-Lasting Coating New
- Garage Floor Makeover Using RustSeal and KBS MAXX
- How to Protect a Wood Shed Floor from Moisture and Wear
- How To Paint A Concrete Floor and Seal a Concrete Floor
- Clear Concrete Sealer, How to Choose the Best Type for Your Project
Outdoor, Marine & Equipment, Trailers, Docks, Fences, Snowplows, Mowers 5
How-to guides for protecting outdoor equipment, marine structures, and work vehicles against rust, moisture, and UV exposure.
Application Tips & General How-To 11
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 Brush Metallic Paint Without Streaks New
- Introducing Relic Blue: A New Metallic Blue Color for KBS MAXX New
- How to Get Any KBS MAXX Color in the Finish You Want New
- How to Handle Single-Component Moisture-Cured Urethane Coatings: Induction Time, Stirring Intervals, and Skinning Prevention New
- Best Way to Store Paint and Coatings and Mix for Use
- 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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