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

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I need to thin Motor Coater Engine Paint when brushing?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Thinning is not generally required when brushing Motor Coater, but if needed, 5-10% is normally adequate. Use KBS #1 Thinner or Xylene only — both are slow evaporating solvents that work well with Motor Coater. When brushing, apply thin coats and let the brush marks flow out on their own. Overbrushing the same area forces out the solvents and can prevent the brush marks from flowing out as designed. Be sure to review the Motor Coater Application Directions before beginning your project."}}]} </script><p>Thinning is not generally required when brushing <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/motor-coater" target="_top"><strong>Motor Coater</strong></a>, but if needed, <strong>5&ndash;10%</strong> is normally adequate. Use <a style="color:#cc0000;text-decoration:none;" href="https://kbs-coatings.com/number1-thinner" target="_top">KBS #1 Thinner</a> or Xylene only &mdash; both are slow evaporating solvents that work exceptionally well with Motor Coater.</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 &mdash; Let the Brush Marks Flow Out</strong></p><p style="color:#333;font-size:14px;margin:0;">Apply Motor Coater in <strong>thin coats</strong> and resist the urge to go back over the same area repeatedly. Overbrushing forces the solvents out of the coating before they can do their job &mdash; the result is brush marks that won't flow out as designed. Brush it on, then leave it alone and let it self-level.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Before you begin, review the complete Motor Coater application instructions for full prep, thinning ratios, and brushing 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 Paint Your Engine?</strong></p><p style="color:#444;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px;">Get the full Motor Coater directions and shop Motor Coater and KBS #1 Thinner &mdash; everything you need for a smooth, professional brush finish.</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>