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"text": "Prep the surface with the KBS Trunk and Floorpan Repair Kit, apply RustSeal, and wait until the final coat is dry to the touch and leaves no fingerprint (typically 3 to 6 hours). Applying seam sealer at this stage ensures excellent adhesion between the RustSeal and seam sealer."
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</script><p>When doing a trunk restoration, applying seam sealer to the seams creates a clean, finished look. The critical step is ensuring the seams are properly prepped and protected with <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/rustseal" target="_top"><strong>RustSeal</strong></a> <strong>before</strong> the seam sealer goes on. Applying seam sealer directly to bare metal leaves the seam vulnerable to rust forming underneath — defeating the purpose of the repair.</p><p>Using the <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/trunk-and-floorpan-repair-kit" target="_top"><strong>KBS Trunk and Floorpan Repair Kit</strong></a>, follow this sequence for best results:</p><ul><li data-list-item-id="ef3975c6f2308d5cf6e2a76e662db2e8b">Prep all surfaces using the included prep products.</li><li data-list-item-id="e63e454ba6343a696db371da605227659">Apply <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/rustseal" target="_top"><strong>RustSeal</strong></a> to all surfaces, including the seams.</li><li data-list-item-id="e30740f413ecc3eb9209005547638e148">Wait until the final coat of RustSeal is <strong>dry to the touch and leaves no fingerprint</strong> — typically <strong>3 to 6 hours</strong> depending on temperature and humidity.</li><li data-list-item-id="e4a16f521c3e96815f3c267a50ae44b26">Apply seam sealer at this stage for excellent adhesion and long-lasting rust protection.</li></ul><p>Review the complete <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/trunk-and-floorpan-repair-kit-directions" target="_top"><strong>Trunk and Floorpan Repair Kit Directions</strong></a> before starting your project.</p><div><p style="color:#1a1a1a;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;"><strong>Everything You Need for Trunk and Floorpan Restoration</strong></p><p style="color:#444444;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px;">The <a style="color:#cc0000;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/trunk-and-floorpan-repair-kit" target="_top">KBS Trunk and Floorpan Repair Kit</a> includes everything needed to properly prep, seal, and protect your trunk and floorpan from the inside out.</p><a style="background-color:#cc0000;color:#ffffff;display:inline-block;font-size:14px;margin-right:10px;padding:9px 18px;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/trunk-and-floorpan-repair-kit" target="_top"><strong>Shop the Repair Kit </strong></a><a style="background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #999999;color:#1a1a1a;display:inline-block;font-size:14px;padding:9px 18px;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/rustseal" target="_top"><strong>Shop RustSeal </strong></a></div>