Answers to 30 DiamondFinish Clear questions, from coverage, thinning and curing to the surfaces it goes over and how to store an opened can. Type below to search, or browse the full list.
DiamondFinish Clear Questions and Answers
How Much Clear Coat Do I Need? DiamondFinish Clear Coverage
DiamondFinish Clear covers 400 sq ft per gallon at 2 mils, one coat. At the two coat minimum, a quart covers about 50 sq ft.
How to Thin DiamondFinish Clear for Spraying
Thin it 10 to 15 percent with KBS #1 Thinner or xylene to spray it, up to 30 percent, with a 1.0 to 1.6 mm tip.
Can You Apply Clear Coat with a Roller?
Yes. Use a low nap mohair or foam roller cover, thin 10 to 20 percent and roll thin coats.
How to Avoid Brush Marks in DiamondFinish Clear
DiamondFinish Clear levels itself. Brush thin coats, brush each area once and move on.
Can DiamondFinish Clear Be Applied Wet on Wet?
No. Recoat when the last coat is dry to the touch and takes no fingerprint, typically 2 to 4 hours.
Bubbles in Clear Coat: How to Fix and Prevent Them with DiamondFinish Clear
Bubbles form when the clear skins over before carbon dioxide escapes. Let it cure, sand smooth and recoat thin.
How to Speed Up the Curing of DiamondFinish Clear
Once it has set up, adding humidity speeds a slow full cure. Do not use bake lights.
My DiamondFinish Clear Has Thickened: Can I Thin It?
Yes. Thin it with KBS #1 Thinner or xylene only, starting at 5 to 10 percent by volume.
How Long Before Wet Sanding and Buffing DiamondFinish Clear?
Wait 24 hours under normal conditions, then cut and polish it like an automotive clear coat.
Is DiamondFinish Clear a Direct to Metal Clear Coat?
Yes. It goes directly on steel, aluminum, brass and copper with no primer.
Can DiamondFinish Clear Be Applied Over Rusted Metal?
Yes. It goes directly over rusted metal to keep the patina look. Clean, dry and apply three thin coats.
Can You Clear Coat Over Existing Paint with DiamondFinish Clear?
Yes. It goes over fully cured paint and fresh base coats after a clean and a 600 to 1200 grit scuff.
Can You Clear Coat Over Enamel or Lacquer Paint with DiamondFinish Clear?
Yes, over fully cured lacquer and enamel, solvent based or water based.
Can You Clear Coat Over Water-Based Paint with DiamondFinish Clear?
Yes, once the paint is fully cured, not just dry to the touch.
Can You Clear Coat Over Vinyl Decals and Plastic with DiamondFinish Clear?
It adheres to most plastics and almost always goes over vinyl decals and stickers very well.
Can You Clear Coat Over Hydrographics with DiamondFinish Clear?
Yes. Once the hydrographic is completely cured and flawlessly clean, DiamondFinish Clear goes over it.
Can You Use DiamondFinish Clear on Fiberglass?
Yes. It bonds to fiberglass and faded gelcoat. Clean with KBS Klean, scuff, then apply thin coats.
How to Clear Coat Carbon Fiber with DiamondFinish Clear
It bonds directly to carbon fiber. Clean with KBS Klean, scuff with 600 to 1200 grit, then apply two thin coats.
Can You Clear Coat Wood with DiamondFinish Clear?
Yes, on sealed and raw wood. On raw wood, thin the first coat 30 to 50 percent.
Can DiamondFinish Clear Be Used as a Concrete Sealer?
Yes. It seals seasoned concrete floors. Clean with KBS Klean, etch or grind, then roll on at least two coats.
Can DiamondFinish Clear Be Used on Industrial Equipment?
Yes. It is used all the time as a protective clear coat on equipment. Apply a minimum of 3 coats.
Can DiamondFinish Clear Be Used Over RustSeal?
No. RustSeal needs an opaque, UV stable topcoat: BlackTop, KBS Top Coater or KBS MAXX.
Will DiamondFinish Clear Chip?
It is built to resist chipping: 7H pencil hardness at 7 days and 160 inch-pounds of impact.
How to Make DiamondFinish Clear Matte or Satin
After 24 hours, 0000 steel wool knocks the gloss down to satin or flat.
Can You Add Tints, Pearls or Metal Flake to DiamondFinish Clear?
Yes. Compatible tints, candy concentrates, pearls and metal flake can be added. Test first.
Can DiamondFinish Clear Fix Peeling Paint on a Car?
It arrests peeling paint on a vehicle. Remove loose clear first, then apply thin coats.
How to Dip Fishing Lures in DiamondFinish Clear
Dip slowly, lift slowly, add a drip wire and hang the lure. Dip at least twice.
How to Store DiamondFinish Clear for Lure Dipping
Dip from a clean, dry glass jar, not the can, and keep the jar closed between dips.
How to Open a Can of DiamondFinish Clear
Use a paint can opener with a curved or L shaped end and work all the way around the lid.
How to Store DiamondFinish Clear After Opening
An opened can keeps about 6 months. Pour out a working amount and reseal with plastic under the lid.
