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Can Motor Coater Be Applied Over Zinc Chromate Primer?

Yes, Motor Coater bonds directly over properly applied, fully cured zinc chromate primer. See when to scuff and clean first, and when you can coat straight over it.

Can I Make Motor Coater An Aerosol?

Yes. Many Motor Coater colors come in aerosol cans. For other colors, thin 30 to 40% with KBS #1 Thinner or Xylene and spray with a Preval Sprayer Kit.

Can Metallic Colors of Motor Coater Be Brushed?

Yes. Brush out the Motor Coater, wait a few minutes, then lightly brush again in one direction to float the metallic pigments for sparkle. Spraying is best.

Do you need to primer, or use a prep coating on the surface before apply Motor Coater?

Clean with KBS Klean and etch with RustBlast before Motor Coater. On rust-prone, pitted or coarse metal, apply RustSeal first to smooth it and stop rust.

To apply Motor Coater with a spray gun, do I reduce, how much, and with what?

Thin Motor Coater 5 to 10% with KBS #1 Thinner or Xylene only. Spray at 35 to 45 psi with siphon or pot guns, or 25 to 35 psi with gravity guns.

Does Motor Coater need to be heat cured or will it completely air cure after seven days?

No heat cure needed: Motor Coater cures by ambient air. To speed it up, heat cycle it in sun and shade, but only after a 12 hour break-in cure.

Can Motor Coater be applied to brake calipers?

Yes. Motor Coater is rated to 450°F, more than enough for brake calipers, and its gloss finish cleans easily. Prime with RustSeal first to stop rust.

Is Motor Coater glossy and shiny?

Yes. Motor Coater dries to a high gloss, 90 to 95 on a gloss meter at 60 degrees. Velvet Black is the one exception, made as a matte finish.

Do I need anything special on bare aluminum prior to using Motor Coater?

Bare aluminum needs no special prep for Motor Coater. Just clean it thoroughly with KBS Klean first for strong adhesion and a long-lasting finish.

What is the maximum temperature Motor Coater can handle?

Motor Coater is rated to 450°F and guaranteed not to burn off on engines, oil pans and calipers. For headers and manifolds at 1200°F or higher, use XTC.

How can Motor Coater be applied to an oil pan? Prep required?

Motor Coater works on oil pans using the same prep as an engine. Prime with RustSeal first to stop rust from forming under the finish coat.

Will Motor Coater work on other car parts like spindle, upper A arms, etc.?

Motor Coater is UV stable and exterior grade, so it works on spindles, A-arms and other car parts. Prime with RustSeal, then top with DiamondFinish Clear.

Looking to brush Motor Coater and wanted to know what type of thinner is needed?

Motor Coater usually brushes on without thinning. If needed, thin 5 to 10% with KBS #1 Thinner or Xylene only, and avoid overbrushing to prevent brush marks.

Is Motor Coater UV resistant?

Motor Coater holds its color and gloss in regular sunlight because it is UV stable and exterior grade. For extra protection, top it with DiamondFinish Clear.

I will be coating my marine engine with Motor Coater, but have some rust spots on the iron die-cast manifold. How would you recommend I prepare this spot before applying the Motor Coater Engine Paint?

To prep a rusty marine engine manifold: clean with KBS Klean, treat rust spots with RustBlast, then apply Motor Coater. Priming with RustSeal adds protection.