KBS CoatingsReviews of kbs-coatings.com

The coating systems MAXX and Rustseal I think are quality coatings. Check surface compatability because it didn’t coat a polyester marine filler very well. Also, the metallic coatings run rather easy so be VERY careful of the thickness! I’ve screwed things up twice now because there’s very little forgiveness. I’ve applied plenty of coating systems and have a solid amount of experience, therefore I wouldn’t consider this a DIY coating IMHO.

KBS deletes 1 & 2 star reviews from their site, and my initial review of this product was deleted from the website two times, so I'm posting it again. KBS Stripper is advertised as removing powder coating, so I decided to try it on the quick attach plate off my Kubota. I followed the instructions and left the product on for 2 hours and it did not affect the factory orange powder coat at all. The coating did not wrinkle, lift or soften at all. I contacted the company for a return and they told me that 2 hours was the minimum contact time for the product to work and that I should put the part out in the sun so that the heat would help it work. I tried again for 3-4 hours of contact time out in the sun, making sure it stayed wet and it did not work as advertised. The company sent an RMA to return the product, but in the fine print is states that if the bottle is opened, it will be disposed of upon return and no credit will be given. So why did you send the RMA in the first place if you knew I opened it up and told you that it doesn't work ? Just another company that won't stand behind the products it sells. Buyer beware, it does not work on all powder coatings. Looks like you won't be deleting this review...

Why a company, so well known for their proven product performances, who doesn't post their customer service hours, is beyond me. Likewise, when you call their automated phone answering/prompting, not a word is mentioned about their hours of operation. This borders on abject indifference and the ridiculous. I had to search all over the internet to find their hours.

Kbs clear diamond finish is advertised as being a miraculous product but it's not. I applied he product as per instructions, waited one month to cure. It came out a nice job and the only true thing I found about the product is that it's actually self-leveling, but unfortunately it doesn't withstand all that is claimed, nor water chemicals or suitable marine and underwater use and it peeled after just one month. I must say that even though not permanent I got better lasting results with basic 10 dollars Chinese urethane coatings! Therefore for that much it cost I would never recommend product from this company and I advise everyone not to fall for what they claim about their products. It's all claims zero facts.

Clear Diamond Finish is amazing! I use it on crafts that I make and sell. It’s important to read all the documentation that KBS provides with the product package and follow the instructions. The information will truly help keep you from getting frustrated. I found that laying a single, small piece of wax paper on top of can prior to closing the lid will help prevent the lid from sticking to can. Do not double the wax paper because the lid will not stay closed. The lid closes and will stay closed using one single, small piece. The plastic wrap was too thin to work with for me; however, I tried it first. Per the instructions, always make sure the top of can groove for the lid is clean from any drips or drops of Diamond Finish prior to closing lid. I don’t recommend using a cheap brush. A good quality, soft, medium to thick brush worked well for me for my crafts. These types of brushes allowed the product to spread evenly and easily without seeing brush strokes on my crafts; it’s worth it. I had to practice a couple of times applying the correct amount of “product and brush pressure” to achieve a beautiful result. The technology technicians provided excellent customer support and answered every question. They were extremely helpful and professional. That’s hard to experience this day in time. The Diamond Finish is a little pricey. I’d purchase more if it was a bit lower. I love the smaller cans. They are much easier to work with for crafting. The product is excellent.

This company sent a damaged can with visible paint spilled along the top ledge that had severely dried out. The product wasn’t damaged in shipping as there was no paint or indication that it happened during shipping. They also insisted I needed two cans to do a job that their coverage statistics indicated would only require one can. (Unnecessary upsell). They recommended the wrong application material to use and when I contacted them I was told the fault was mine because I didn’t use a mechanical stirrer. Their site has a video showing you how to stir the product properly with a wooden paint stirring stick. They refused to offer me any satisfaction for selling me the damage dried out product that basically ruined my job. They offered me a 15% discount to buy more.I was willing to sand my finished job down and apply a new coat of primer and two new coats of product if they would simply replace the damaged can that caused all my problems and they refused citing me as the culprit for not using a mechanical stirring method. The second can was in perfect condition and stirred up quickly with the stir stick. Their product is pretty good but their customer service ranks among the worst I’ve ever had to deal with and for that reason do not recommend this company and will never do business with this company again.

I ordered the Cycle Tank Sealer Kit. It arrived FAST. The process was simple and easy to follow. It worked perfectly!