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?
Home>Motor Coater>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?
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</script><p>Start by cleaning the entire marine engine thoroughly with <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/kbs-klean" target="_top">KBS Klean</a>. Once clean, treat any rust spots with <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/rustblast" target="_top">RustBlast</a> to remove rust and etch the metal for maximum adhesion. After cleaning and treating all rust spots, apply <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/motor-coater" target="_top"><strong>Motor Coater</strong></a> as your 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;">For marine engines prone to rust, consider priming the prepped surface with RustSeal after the RustBlast treatment and before applying Motor Coater. RustSeal permanently stops rust and gives your finish coat a stronger, longer-lasting foundation — especially important in wet marine environments.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Before you begin, review the complete Motor Coater application instructions for full prep, priming, and coat 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 Restore Your Marine Engine?</strong></p><p style="color:#444;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px;">Get the full Motor Coater directions and shop the complete prep-to-finish system — KBS Klean, RustBlast, and Motor Coater — everything you need for a clean, protected marine engine.</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/motor-coater-directions" target="_top"><strong>Motor Coater 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/motor-coater" target="_top"><strong>Shop Motor Coater</strong></a></td></tr></tbody></table>