Martin Manure spot clear
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I’ve been using the ‘high dollar’ clear from MS from day one, thinking of it as a mediocre clear, but not great. Today I was in NAPA where I get it, and the owner ( I know real well) is telling me the last word he just heard from the paint rep. He says the TEC clear is not worth using if it’s not baked, and says the 5500 or (whatever #) spot clear is what he would use for almost everything.
What do you guys think? I plan to pick up and use some of this spot clear. Is there something else I should know about this? I have never used a clear like this, only a couple types designed for complete’s in booths… even though I have never done a complete… or worked in a booth…
Well, generally faster clears are better for non-bake conditions since they dry faster at air temperature (than baking clears), and therefore get out of dust quicker. If you have no issues, there is probably no need to switch.
Now, a spot clear is usually recommended for up to 1 panel. If you spray more than 1 panel it may be too fast for you. Also, most spot clears don’t have quite as nice a finish. Some die off a little, others have a little less depth to them.
You can still get a great finish with sop clears, but you need to stick to the intended uses (ie: small jobs and follow the tech sheet, usually short flash times).
We used martin senour TC 730 clearcoat in a booth with heat but no baking cycle. It was very fast out of dust and we had good results with it. TC 730 is to be used over solvent and not their waterborne paint.
thanks fellas
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