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</script><p>Yes. Bring the furnace exterior surface temperature up to 350°F slowly, hold for 30 minutes, then allow it to return to room temperature slowly — at that point your <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/xtc" target="_top"><strong>XTC</strong></a> will be fully cured.</p><p>For an exterior application, apply 1–2 thin, covering coats of <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/xtc-primer" target="_top">XTC Primer</a> before the XTC. XTC Primer provides the critical rust protection layer beneath the finish coat.</p><table style="background-color:#fffbe6;border-collapse:collapse;border-left:4px solid #e6b800;border-radius:4px;margin:20px 0;width:100%;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:16px 18px;"><p style="color:#7a5c00;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;"><strong>Pro Tip</strong></p><p style="color:#333;font-size:14px;margin:0;">Always bring the temperature up <strong>slowly</strong> and let it return to room temperature <strong>slowly</strong>. Rapid temperature changes can compromise the cure and adhesion of both XTC Primer and XTC.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Before you begin, review the complete application instructions for both products to ensure proper prep, coat thickness, and temperature cure.</p><table style="background-color:#f5f5f5;border-collapse:collapse;border-left:4px solid #cc0000;border-radius:4px;margin:20px 0;width:100%;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:16px 18px;"><p style="color:#1a1a1a;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;"><strong>Ready to Coat Your Furnace?</strong></p><p style="color:#444;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px;">Review the full directions for XTC Primer and XTC, then shop everything you need to get the job done right.</p><a style="background-color:#fff;border:1px solid #999;color:#1a1a1a;display:inline-block;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:10px;padding:9px 18px;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/xtc-directions" target="_top"><strong>XTC & XTC Primer Directions</strong></a><a style="background-color:#cc0000;color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;padding:9px 18px;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/xtc" target="_top"><strong>Shop XTC Coatings</strong></a></td></tr></tbody></table>