Transtar 32-0231 DTM Primer, 2K High-Build Urethane Primer Surfacer, Light Gray, 1 Gallon

Transtar 32-0231 DTM Primer, 2K High-Build Urethane Primer Surfacer, Light Gray, 1 Gallon

• Transtar 32-0231 is a refinishing primer surfacer for direct-to-metal and sealer use in automotive body repair. It works over listed metal, primer, fiberglass/SMC, body filler, OEM E-Coat, and cured finish substrates when mixed with the required activator.
• Features:
  • Applies directly to bare steel, bare galvanized, bare aluminum, OEM E-Coat, body filler, fiberglass/SMC gel coat, primed plastic, and cured OEM or refinish finishes.
  • Requires 40-0244 DTM Primer Activator at a 4:1 mix ratio as a primer.
  • Sealer use mixes 4:1:1 with primer, activator, and Transtar Urethane Grade Reducer.
  • Primer application uses 2-3 medium wet coats with 10-15 minutes flash time between coats.
  • Film build is 1.5-2.0 mils per coat, with a maximum total dry film thickness of 6 mils.
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: Transtar
  • Part Number: 32-0231
  • UPC: 845505010303
  • Product Type: 2K high-build urethane primer surfacer
  • Color: Light gray
  • Container Size: 1 gallon
  • Mix Ratio as Primer: 4:1
  • Activator: 40-0244 DTM Primer Activator
  • Mix Ratio as Sealer: 4:1:1
  • Reducer: Transtar Urethane Grade Reducer
  • Pot Life: 1 hour at 70 F and 50% RH
  • Flash Between Coats: 10-15 minutes
  • Dry to Sand: 1-3 hours
  • Film Build: 1.5-2.0 mils per coat
  • Maximum Dry Film Thickness: 6 mils
  • Approximate Coverage as Primer: 647 square feet per gallon at 1 mil
  • VOC Actual: 1.39 lbs per gallon, 167 grams per liter
  • VOC Regulatory: 2.23 lbs per gallon, 267 grams per liter
  • Shelf Life: 3 years
• The DTM Primer can also be referred to as 2K urethane primer surfacer, direct-to-metal primer, high-build primer surfacer, gray automotive primer, and automotive primer sealer.

Transtar Autobody Technologies develops and markets automotive aftermarket refinish products, including low VOC refinish systems, plastic repair materials, adhesives, sealants, specialty coatings, clearcoats, primers, polyurethane topcoats, additives, and accessories.

Q: What activator is used with this primer?
A: Use 40-0244 DTM Primer Activator at a 4:1 mix ratio for primer application.

Q: How long should it flash between primer coats?
A: Allow 10-15 minutes flash time between medium wet coats.

Q: What is the dry-to-sand time?
A: Dry-to-sand time is 1-3 hours when used as a primer.