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TOOLS, CONSTRUCTION, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY => Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc => Topic started by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:32:37 PM

Title: KBS Coatings
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:32:37 PM: Not really a too per-see, but it can be used to recoat tools.

Enter stage right KBS Coatings, manufacturer of epoxy coatings.

I discovered this stuff at the NRSA show a couple years back and was really impressed with it. It goes beyond normal epoxy paints, I mean this stuff is really tough. So tough, you'd have a very hard time chipping it. Even smacking a fully cured surface coated with it with a hammer is likely not to chip any off.

So, I have some projects coming up that need tough durable finishes, so I picked up a few quart cans and decided I'd try to brush it on, as that is one of the recommended methods of applying the material

For today's project, I selected some of my old to really old jack stands
Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:34:11 PM: As you can see, they look pretty good after pressure washing them, so all I did to prep them was to wipe them down with some lacquer thinner, then brush away.
Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:36:02 PM: Since I own a hodge podge of all manner of tools with as many different colors, I decided to bring some of them into compliance.

For my long lived tools I'll make all of them various combinations of red, black, and silver.

This color is red oxide
Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:37:11 PM: First I painted the insides, then went on to the outsides
Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:38:13 PM: Then I went a little crazy and painted two more sets of jack stands as well
Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:42:05 PM: It definitely improved their appearance.

It cleans up with standard lacquer thinner and applying the stuff requires hand protection. I have developed a decent technique for wearing the rubber gloves. First give your hands a thick coat of some skin moisturizer, like as in a lot. Then slide the gloves on. Now as your hands sweat, the sweat will mix with the oils and protect your skin instead of tearing it apart.
Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:43:46 PM: For the handles and the extension arms, I'll apply a coat of a silver, which is made up to simulate the color of galvanized steel
Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:46:34 PM: While I was waiting for the silver parts to dry I re-coated two vises and after wire-wheeling the tubing bender, gave it a coat as well
Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:48:51 PM: Now the advertising claims that this stuff won't run or sag. But I observed runs early on, so we'll have to see what it looks after fully drying.

The sheet metal brake got freshened up, more a rust preventative maintenance effort than making it look better
Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:50:27 PM: Don't worry about the floor, it is going to get epoxied as well this year.

With the somewhat dry arms installed and a coat of silver on the handles, these jacks are about ready to get back into service
Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:51:12 PM: Finished!
Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: cruizng on April 04, 2017, 09:24:13 PM: Looks good . Also a good thing you got that bigger John Deere so you can drag the Square D out to epoxy the floor.

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Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: stlaser on April 04, 2017, 09:25:26 PM: shop tools that are uniform in color..... I'll admit I have viewed that on those fancy shops on tv but never actually thought about taking the time to do it in a real shop.....

interesting....... :popcorn:
Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: stlaser on April 04, 2017, 09:26:02 PM: Quote from: cruizng on April 04, 2017, 09:24:13 PM
Looks good . Also a good thing you got that bigger John Deere so you can drag the Square D out to epoxy the floor.

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Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: Flyin6 on April 05, 2017, 12:49:20 PM: Quote from: stlaser on April 04, 2017, 09:25:26 PM
shop tools that are uniform in color..... I'll admit I have viewed that on those fancy shops on tv but never actually thought about taking the time to do it in a real shop.....

interesting....... :popcorn:
It's more rust prevention than selecting interior colors and fabric choices. One can, one color, less rust, cheaper...Those are the operational factors
Title: Re: KBS Coatings
Post by: stlaser on April 05, 2017, 01:26:28 PM: Good deal, was wondering if curtain choices were coming up next.....