Transtar Clear coat? - Lateral-g Forums

kochevy67 · #1 10-05-2009, 07:16 AM

So my 67 Chevelle vert is finally ready for paint. My question is to all you painters out there, did any of you ever use Transtar clear, if so can you guys give me the pros and cons of it. My painter was approached by a rep. from their compnay who is trying to sell him on using it. I used a PPG paint due to the fact that they were the only company who could properly mix the color I wanted to put on the car. I did a little research on google but nothing speaks louder to me than experience. Thanks

GM Muscle · #2 10-05-2009, 07:53 AM

it isnt something i would spray on my pride and joy. its a decent product but lacks the luster that most of the highend clears offer.. also i think it dries a little thinner and harder than other clears. not good for protecting your vehicle... i would say its more of a factory, production type clear. as with most products in the paint industry. you get what you pay for...

**camcojb** · #3 10-05-2009, 08:04 AM

pretty much as above. A local paint dealer sells a lot of their stuff, and in some cases claims it's the same as other brands, but it is not in my opinion. It's not bad, just not as good as the higher end Dupont and PPG stuff.

I had a huge issue with their basecoat years ago, so I'd never use that again.

Jody

Musclerodz · #4 10-05-2009, 08:50 AM

Clear is one area you do not want to go cheap on. You will pay big time after a few years when it either dies back, yellows, or the sun just kills it.

kochevy67 · #5 10-05-2009, 12:35 PM

Thanks, I appreciate it, PPG it is.

**GregWeld** · #6 10-05-2009, 04:37 PM

Not to mention - you should stay with the same manufacturers products from primer to top coat... Just to make sure they're all 100% compatible.