Clear – recomendations?
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I do a lot of overall paint jobs and for sometime have been using Upol clear (overall, european, high solids). I am basically satisfied with the results I get but would like to try a non european or high solids clear. Since I try to produce a quality product at a reasonable cost can anyone suggest an economical alternative to the Upol that will still give acceptable results? Also, are there any online sources for the product you suggest
We just brought in a clear for used cars, the brand is Montana. I’d never heard of it before but it works quite well. I hear good things about SPI (southern polyurethanes) and NAPA crossfire.
Martin Senour Acme Finish 1 FC710 /FC720 are tough to beat for the money,, about 80/gal kit.
http://www.martinsenour-autopaint.com/pds/martin/English/6184.pdf
That’s the new name for what used to be Crossfire 15410/15420.
5-STAR-EXTREME-CLEARCOAT I bin using this clear for some time now and it works good [img]http://www.refinishnetwork.com/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/5star_5185_5186.jpg[/img]
[b]Stone wrote:[/b]
[quote]5-STAR-EXTREME-CLEARCOAT I bin using this clear for some time now and it works good [img]http://www.refinishnetwork.com/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/5star_5185_5186.jpg[/img][/quote]Their clears any good?
Their primers are garbage.I like it better then some highend clears. :pcorn:
ya i will second that fc710 if ya have a napa near by the stuff is really hard ta beat its all i have used for the last 4 yrs an it seems ta hold up with the best of em plus it works really good in an air dry environment if your not shooting in a high dollar booth stuff goes outta dust really fast an is very easy ta shoot i do most of mine wet on wet ;)if your doing completes youll want the fc720 its designed for doing overalls the 710 is for spot repairs what sorta gun ya gonna be shooting with??
I put some of the fc720 on my wifes car a month ago. Looks good and is easy to apply. Another good one is nason 465. It is a high solid clear and it looks very good. I use chromapremier reducer in it instead of nason reducer and it holds out a little better. Honestly the nason looks as good as or better than the high dollar Dupont clear 72500. It’s on the slow side.
I agree with Bondo and Bloverby I would probably go with the fc710 if you are in a garage.
I’ve tried a few gallons of U-Pol clear. It’s not bad… Can be a real PIA to buff
so I stopped using it. Not worth the aggravation… And there are better clears
within the same price range. Here’s a few:[b]Transtar Euro Classic[/b] – Slightly amber. High solids. Somewhat on the softer side and EASY to buff. Great DOI.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/zsolo/Cars/PICT0058.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/zsolo/Cars/SLK%20280/P1000436.jpg[/IMG][b]SPI MS Clear[/b] – No amber cast. High solids. Somewhat soft. Easy buffin. Just perfect, really.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/zsolo/Cars/P1010283.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/zsolo/Cars/P1010240.jpg[/IMG]🙂
Han,
How much does a setup of that Transtar Euro run ya?
[quote]How much does a setup of that Transtar Euro run ya? [/quote]
It’s been a while but i pay around $130 a kit. For nearly 2 gallons,
that’s a bargain. And it holds up well. The only bad thing is the
amber cast; not so good for spots but great for allover jobs.
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