Testing KBS Diamond Clear Spray Cans - Gloss & Satin Finish

[@chuckspoor592]

Robert you are the hardest worker on KZbin ever! Your content is always great! I look forward to your Silver test results. I really don’t know how you do it. I enjoy my airbrush and spraying and have been delighted with my results based on tips and recommendations that you have given. That being said, the one thing I dread, the most, is cleaning the airbrush. I do it every time I use it and very thoroughly. So, the fact that you are spraying over 100 different silver’s, just for us viewers blows my mind. I do not believe you would have to clean the airbrush between every single one, but I would imagine to get consistent results and not skew them. You would almost have to. God bless you, Robert, thank you for all of your hard work and dedication once again.

[@yotsie32]

I've used KBS Diamond Clear Aerosol on my last two car kits. Excellent results and the can feels like it's still full. Made the Splash Paints Alien Chameleon really pop. Love It!

[@doublenickelbob]

Once again Robert, another great informative video. Keep em coming I'll keep watching.

[@darrellB.]

Always useful and well-explained content, thank you for all your hard work.

[@johnathan133]

Always take the proper precautions with KBS diamond clear as you would with 2k clear. According to the MSDS isocyanates are something to be aware of when you are are spraying/airbrushing.

[@birdsoup4355]

your videos and hard work make worth watching all your videos and learning new techniques and different products.

[@KatzOhki]

Those albums have really cool cover art, love it!

[@blownmouse]

Thank you for this tutorial. Just ordered 2 cans of the gloss.

[@byronblack728]

Great demonstration, is it possible to add too much spray

[@lastshadow9351]

Great! Yeah, I recently was going to pick up some to try out and I was shocked that it's as expensive as the product I use currently. I needed an epoxy finish replacement, and it was between Diamond Clear and Brite Tone, and I went with Brite Tone. It's a water based high solids clear, and you can build up a thick coat relatively fast. It was more expensive, but it doesn't have the fumes because its water based. I probably will test out some 2K now that all the prices are up there. I'm looking forward to seeing the airbrush test as I enjoy upstarts and seeing what they're going to bring to the table.

[@dragoonzen]

That candy blue spoon, wow, now I'm wondering which paint brand has the best candy color effect from their clear line.

[@johnlanger7852]

love that clear coat. Looks great

[@immanutt4442]

Hey Fred (friend) - thanks a mint for this tutorial - I spray can Mr. Color clear but will def buy KBS and give her a 'shot' ... also the 400 Leveling Thinner is the only way to go - buying paint products is like complaining about price car battery (how many hundreds times has it started your car ?) - don't skimp on cheap products sweating it out for hopefully a great flawless finish - pay for the good stuff and be amazed at end game

[@tennentssuppa]

what about rattle can gloss's for acrylics please Rob?

[@botarzoltan3206]

Hi! Great review! 15 ounces are about 440ml, so I'm guessing there is a 18ml Tamiya can there, so about 3 times more. Maybe the aerosol from the can contains acetone, so that might remove the acrylic Vallejo from the spoon, this is why it looks all wrinkled and chipped

[@jimboh5131]

Thanks again my good man! I've been wondering about these aerosols.

[@CFster]

How long did the Vallejo cure for before you sprayed the KBS on?

[@jimrohling9348]

Very helpful Thank You. Wondering if you have ever tried polishing this product after it cures? Paste wax or compounds? I want to try it on a guitar project.

[@barbatosrex9473]

It can be polished, just be sure to wait at least 24 hours

[@jimrohling9348]

What would you recommend? I have have polished painted surfaces, clears and epoxy finishes. Thanks for this! @@barbatosrex9473

[@richardgriess1920]

Robert enjoy your videos. I took advantage of your tip on mini spray brush on Amazon, Thanks. I use to be into plastic till a divorce motivated me sell kits, hahahaha. Last 12 years I’ve been into RC Gliders. Going to build spay booth get back to fine scale models. Man can not have to many hobbies.

[@jamestaylor5143]

Nice video. I know you were testing for gloss, ease of application, final dried results, but I'm wondering if KBS eats decals.

[@barbatosrex9473]

My buddy uses it over decals and he hasn't had a problem

[@tonydonoghue5846]

Love my tamiya spray turn tables

[@stevenfetterman916]

cool video, all i've used is the normal can version.

[@davidd4280]

Awesome video and testing. Love ur videos. I have a question. Im gonna be getting a mid '80s monte carlo model kit. Im wanting to paint it black, with blue metallic flake. All my airbrush paints are createx wicked colors. I found a couple blues that seem to have a sparkle to them. Anyways i was wondering if u had any methods or ideas, for achieving this result that im after?

[@curtisfunk2584]

How did it work over createx ? I apologize if I missed it on video ..

[@4-ROTOR]

Can you please do a clear coat comparison for airbrushing

[@blodhemn413]

Great review. Always something new.

[@BigJoe..]

Great content alway a delight to watch your videos. I have the Can dupli color paint shop jet black and wondering if i can spray it using my GSI creos ps-290 and if I need to reduce it since they say it is "ready to spray"

[@CarlosTorres-ow9qr]

Thanks for the tips and tricks man appreciate you.

[@robh7421]

Another great video! Thank you so much for the tips. I'm thinking this clear and satin just doesn't like acrylic paints. Is that what the Vallejo paint was that you tested?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes, they were acrylics

[@logawnio]

as far as the Vallejo goes, I find that some solvent paints will bite so hard that they actually pull the softer paint back off the substrate.

[@rod1931]

Vallejo didn't like Tamiya clear either. Dried ok but sure had me scared while it dried. For Vallejo I am sticking with their clears. Otherwise I am excited that the kbs works great. Thanks for the test thanks for the video. Keep ' em coming! Thanks

[@mahmadieh7011]

I didn't hear you mention this in the video...are these cans a one time use with a 24 hour shelf life once activated?

[@kenpiscitelli2703]

Are you applying over lacquer enamel or acrylic and what is the spray can I recently tried upol spray clear enamel it works very well thanks great video

[@zergslayer69]

How would you compare this with the mr hobby gloss coats? I’m guessing kbs is more about bang for buck than pure shine?

[@arthurohnoes5163]

I just bought a Gaahleri Airbrush; can´t wait for it to arrive D:

[@gaahleristudio]

Thank you for supporting us!!

[@michaelscarola50]

Is this KBS Diamond Clear in a spray can durable like 2K clear?

[@hinge777]

holy moly thats a big can!

[@richg4051]

have you tried the 2k clear in a can?

[@billywillis4194]

How fast does it dry compared to air brushing it ?

[@winnipegperfectcircleflyin7859]

What product would you use next time on the neon green spoon prior to the KBS clear?

[@CrimsonFlagg]

How does it hold up to some polishing?

[@jayfogarty7544]

Wish you had some fishing lures to do the test on!! Which one of these sprays would you recommend for them?? Want to use it to protect the paint from chipping off before use. Thanks

[@barbatosrex9473]

The Gloss one here is excellent. It's pretty durable once it's fully cured.

[@jayfogarty7544]

@@barbatosrex9473 Thanks for the quick reply!!👍 So your saying that the Gloss is the same as the clear then? The reason I was asking Rex is I ordered some fishing plugs and found out that the paint doesn't hold up well after time so I wanted to protect the lure before using them.

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@jayfogarty7544 if you follow my link in the description below the video, it takes you to Amazon, and there you can read the reviews, many of which use it for fishing lures

[@jayfogarty7544]

@@barbatosrex9473 Thanks Rex!👍

[@stevenlorenc6520]

​@@jayfogarty7544😂

[@jimscoggins1526]

I paint fishing lures and only use 2K Automotive 2 part clear coat. I tried diamond and in my experience, it dries soft. It won’t stand up to a fingernail test

[@lukefortenberry2998]

Is there a paint line brand and line up that you would recommend to start with mostly doing model cars

[@barbatosrex9473]

For airbrushing? What type of model cars?

[@lukefortenberry2998]

@@barbatosrex9473 yes airbrushing and 1/25

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@lukefortenberry2998 Mr Color and Tamiya are great paints to start with. If you want an exact color to match the auto manufacturers then Splash paints are a good choice. But Mr Color is where I would start

[@sprocket5526]

I'm really not hot on 2K 2 part epoxy's coats both from a safety perspective but also, the risk of screwing up your airbrush. So have been looking for good spray can alternatives. I came across Car-rep, a Finnish company, who makes 2K rattle cans, that's not a new concept, what's good and new about their product is, that it is NOT a one time use only after activation. You can use what you need, and put it back on the shelf like any other normal rattle can paint, so no waste at all. I bought a can to test it out, but its just way too cold right now where I live. so have to wait it it gets warmer outside. Not going to use 2K indoors.

[@smartinezai]

So satin Is another word for semi-gloss?

[@D1ZZLE1]

Safe to spray over decals????

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes, just be sure to use a decal setting solution and wait a couple of days to fully cure

[@Scotty923]

Can we see the 2K clear in spray can ?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Only trouble with 2K spray cans is you can only use it once

[@winnipegperfectcircleflyin7859]

Hopefully the spray tip wont glue itself shut like the can lid is known to do

[@jasondixon2828]

Always put a piece of cling wrap in between the lid and rid of diamond KBS

[@the250mikec]

You rock

[@glasman9]

Ordered two cans, clear...after spraying several lures tips sealed up and couldn't use any more....

[@byronblack728]

Cool

[@ryanmyers4083]

Yeah the 6th Season of Boku no Hero Academia is crazy, Deku is looking more an more like a villain though.

[@ongchihyuong4578]

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