<p>Yes. Clean the old factory paint with <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/kbs-klean" target="_top"><strong>KBS Klean</strong></a> and a green scotch brite pad to remove any loose, flaky paint. Rinse and let the surface get bone dry. Then dust a coat of <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/fusion-self-etch-primer" target="_top"><strong>Fusion SEP</strong></a> on the surface. Wait an hour and then you can coat over that surface with any coating, including our <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/topcoats" target="_top"><strong>Topcoats</strong></a>.</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 — Considering RustSeal Instead?</strong></p><p style="color:#333;font-size:14px;margin:0;">You can also use <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/rustseal" target="_top">RustSeal</a> over Fusion SEP, but only on surfaces that are <strong>not consistently exposed to direct sunlight</strong>. For anything that lives outdoors or in the sun, stick with one of the UV stable Topcoats instead.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Before you begin, review the complete Fusion SEP application instructions for full prep and cure guidance.</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 Prime Your Surface?</strong></p><p style="color:#444;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px;">Get the full Fusion SEP directions and shop everything you need to get your project topcoat-ready.</p><a style="background-color:#cc0000;color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:10px;padding:9px 18px;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/fusion-directions" target="_top"><strong>Fusion SEP Directions</strong></a><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/fusion-self-etch-primer" target="_top"><strong>Shop Fusion SEP</strong></a><a style="background-color:#fff;border:1px solid #999;color:#1a1a1a;display:inline-block;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;padding:9px 18px;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/kbs-klean" target="_top"><strong>Shop KBS Klean</strong></a></td></tr></tbody></table><script type="application/ld+json">
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