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sharpstick
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Location: Amarillo, TX
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 Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:23 am Post subject: KBS Coatings initial review |
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I have used POR-15 and Rust Bullet on previous vehicles. I wanted to use one of these products to help protect the floorpans of my new Type 3 Fastback. I decided to take a chance on a product I knew very little about. I ordered the KBS Coatings 3 step rust seal package. I spent yesterday and part of today applying it to half of my floorpan.
The KBS Coatings process is very similiar to the POR-15 process. You must first clean the surface with one product, prepare the surface with a second product, and finally put the rust sealer on.
When it came time to apply the rust sealer I was a little hesitant. When pouring from the can, the rust sealer looked thin. However, once I began to brush it on it was easy to see that it was not thin at all. I used the supplied brushes and bean applying the first coat on my pan. The KBS Coatings rust seal is what I call self-leveling. My brush strokes seemed to disappear after a short time and the entire surface was smooth and glossy.
The instructions recommended 2 coat coverage or 3 coats for a marine enviornment. I went ahead and applied 3 coats to be on the safe side. I was impressed on how this product looked once it was cured. The gloss black color I chose made the floorpan look like they were fresh from the factory. I was going to apply the spray on bedliner over the KBS, but it looks so nice I may leave it as is.
Time will tell how durable this stuff is. Prior to using the KBS I was a huge Rust Bullet fan (Rust Bullet still has the easiest prep process). However, I am really impressed with the KBS stuff so far. My only suggestion on the KBS kit would be to get rid of the brushes they include with the kit as the hairs have a tendency to fall out more than a good quality brush.
I am planning on ordering a second kit now to finish the underside of the pans. KBS will give Samba members a discount too. I believe you have to put "samba10" in the coupon area when ordering. Once everything is finished I will get some photographs posted. |
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Simon Hall
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| I painted a set of rims over here in the UK over the weekend and i agree it was a great finish, the Rust Blast was also very effective. |
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hpw
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Joined: July 17, 2006
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Location: memphis
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: KBS Coatings initial review |
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I have used POR-15 and Rust Bullet on previous vehicles. I wanted to use one of these products to help protect the floorpans of my new Type 3 Fastback. I decided to take a chance on a product I knew very little about. I ordered the KBS Coatings 3 step rust seal package. I spent yesterday and part of today applying it to half of my floorpan.
The KBS Coatings process is very similiar to the POR-15 process. You must first clean the surface with one product, prepare the surface with a second product, and finally put the rust sealer on.
When it came time to apply the rust sealer I was a little hesitant. When pouring from the can, the rust sealer looked thin. However, once I began to brush it on it was easy to see that it was not thin at all. I used the supplied brushes and bean applying the first coat on my pan. The KBS Coatings rust seal is what I call self-leveling. My brush strokes seemed to disappear after a short time and the entire surface was smooth and glossy.
The instructions recommended 2 coat coverage or 3 coats for a marine enviornment. I went ahead and applied 3 coats to be on the safe side. I was impressed on how this product looked once it was cured. The gloss black color I chose made the floorpan look like they were fresh from the factory. I was going to apply the spray on bedliner over the KBS, but it looks so nice I may leave it as is.
Time will tell how durable this stuff is. Prior to using the KBS I was a huge Rust Bullet fan (Rust Bullet still has the easiest prep process). However, I am really impressed with the KBS stuff so far. My only suggestion on the KBS kit would be to get rid of the brushes they include with the kit as the hairs have a tendency to fall out more than a good quality brush.
I am planning on ordering a second kit now to finish the underside of the pans. KBS will give Samba members a discount too. I believe you have to put "samba10" in the coupon area when ordering. Once everything is finished I will get some photographs posted. |
So between KBS and por-15 which one do you believe is the better of
the two? Is it the KBS, for the simple fact that you are doing a second
order? Cheaper price, same quality as the por-15??
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sharpstick
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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I prefer the KBS over the POR-15. If Rust Bullet were self-leveling it would be my first choice.
On areas that are not going to be seen I will use Rust Bullet.
On areas that need a nice finish I will use KBS.
This weekend I removed the bumper off my Baywindow bus and painted it with the KBS (gloss black). I used a brush but you would never know it. It actually looks like it was sprayed! I will see how the finish stands up to rocks and bugs at highway speeds. |
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Simon Hall
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| Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 1:54 am Post subject: |
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| After painting an A frame the other year with 2 coats of Rust bullet only to find it flaking off now, i wont be using it again! |
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