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KBS Diamond Clearcoat

By Axl

6 years ago


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    #6 6 years ago

    Bump, I'm also interested in hearing more about this stuff.

    1 week later
    #7 6 years ago

    I bought a quart. Will give it a test run when it warms up a bit.

    Are most using it straight from the can, or should it be thinned?

    #9 6 years ago

    Thanks oldskool. I had planned to use a roller. What is the working time you've experienced? And regarding sealing, I had planned to use something similar to below. They are 8oz each, so I should be able to separate the quart into 4 of these bottles. Good idea or no?

    https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Grade-Plastic-Juice-Bottles/dp/B075RRVNF9/ref=sr_1_17

    #11 6 years ago

    Interesting. I've heard foam roller was the way to go. Did the bubbles level out, or was it something that needed sanding?

    #16 6 years ago
    Quoted from Getaway:

    I've used it twice, I brush it on and thin it down, in my experience straight from the can without thinning you can get brush drag marks and it is more prone to gas bubbles. It is holding up well. I've also done the sides of cabinets with it, looks great

    What did you use as thinner? The specific product from KBS or...?

    2 weeks later
    #20 6 years ago
    Quoted from pincity:

    Have you had a chance to try this on a playfield?
    I’ve not used this product, or any clear coat for that matter. But, back when I first heard of the KBS, I do remember seeing this thread where one poster mentions thinning using KBS #1 thinner to 30%.
    https://www.aussiearcade.com/showthread.php/49407-Shadow-playfield-restoration-using-DarkSoul-s-KBS-diamond-clear-method?p=623393#post623393

    I haven’t had a chance to try it out yet. It’s been too cold here, and I’ve been busy. It’ll probably be a couple months before I’m able to do any testing.

    Also, I did purchase the KBS thinner as well. So, once I’m able to test, I’ll see what dilution works best. I’d be interested to hear from others that have used it before I go testing if anyone has any experiences they want to share.

    1 month later
    #26 6 years ago

    Thanks for the feedback jwilson. I'm hoping to get to try some of this out this summer. I have the can and thinner ready to go, but just don't have the time at the moment. I'll post my feedback. If any others have photos, suggestions, technique, etc - I'd be interested in knowing more as well before I start.

    #28 6 years ago

    Would a foam brush work best, or would it leave streaks? Also, can you clarify "glide" vs "push".

    4 months later
    #33 5 years ago

    Update. I've now tried rolling, brushing, wiping... you name it... bubbles. I've thinned it to 30%, 50%, and even further. I do not see how this stuff can ever be used for its intended purpose. Bubbles, bubbles everywhere.

    If anyone has had success and/or may have means or methods that I haven't tried, please send them as I have plenty of the stuff left to test. However, I've pretty much given up on using this as a clearcoat for a playfield.

    #35 5 years ago
    Quoted from Joey_N:

    My wife is an Auburn fan..
    O'Reillys sells fairly inexpensive 2 part clear. Use that, a decent sized compressor, and a Harbor Freight under $20 automotive spray gun.

    Tell her "War Eagle!"

    As for the clear, I don't have (nor really know) the proper safety equipment for spraying 2PAC. From my understanding, it's super dangerous stuff. KBS seemed to be a great substitute, but I can't make it work.

    10 months later
    #40 4 years ago

    Just wanted to follow-up to some of my original posts. I've tried just about every type of application for the liquid version of this as I wanted to avoid the health precautions of spraying it. I've brushed, rolled, poured, cut, diluted, etc. No matter what I did... oh, the bubbles. Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles everywhere. I don't see how there is a viable way to use the liquid version for playfields. My .02.

    #42 4 years ago
    Quoted from oldskool1969:

    You are doing it too thick, too long in between coats or in high humidity.

    I still have quite a bit of this and would love to be wrong. I've tried thin, thick, and everything in between. If you have a method that works, I beg you to post a video showing how it's done. I can't see how this can possibly be used for playfields from my testing.

    #45 4 years ago
    Quoted from desertT1:

    What is your relative humidity?

    Dog's breath.

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