Transtar is pleased to announce that both Door Skin Adhesive, #1728, and Panel Bond Adhesive, #1738, are available with a lifetime warranty. These products provide a durable bond for the life of vehicle given the materials are used in accordance with Transtar’s published application and use procedures.

These products are designed for bonding metal to metal (steel or aluminum), SMC, FRP/Fiberglass, or composites in full or partial panel replacements of:

  • Door skins
  • Roof skins
  • Quarter panels
  • Pickup truck box sides (inner and out panels)
  • Rear body panels
  • Other outer body sheet metal

#1728 & #1738 Advantages:

  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
  • Ability to weld through when wet
  • Bonds and seals seams simultaneously
  • Easy to sand
  • High strength, high impact resistant bond
  • Built in spacer (glass beads) to assist in obtaining proper bond-line thickness
  • Use on a wide variety of substrates
  • Can be accelerated with heat (return vehicle after 24 hours)
  • Cartridge fits guns recommended by most other industry leading brands in addition to Transtar’s #4450 gun
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We’ve been talking about it for awhile, but the 6H Rule compliance comes into effect today. Is your shop ready? If you have questions about what your shop needs to do, check out our EPA 6H Rule Training Guide available in English and Spanish.

The 6H Rule also regulates the amount of targeted HAPs allowed in products. Here at Transtar, we are proud to say that ALL of our products are free of the targeted HAPs listed in the 6H Rule. To find out more about the 6H Rule targeted HAPs, click here.

Check out these sites for more information regarding the 6H Rule:

EPA – Collision Repair

KPA Environmental Health and Safety

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“On the twelfth day of Transtar, my sales rep gave to me, twelve types of activators, an Eleven-Piece Corrosion Protection Kit, ten ways to learn more, nine-ty Minute Panel Bond Adhesive, eight types of clearcoats, seven Ultimate Finish System™ products, six Kwik Seal 2K Sealers, five Classic Products, four Trim Kut Abrasives, three finishes of Trim Black, 2 in 1 Primers, and a case of All in One Detailer.”

Within Transtar’s extensive product line, we offer you twelve types of activators including: #6854 Lightning Activator; #6874/6877/6894 6800 Series Extra Solids Activators;  #6894HT/6897HT Extra Solids High Temperature Activator; #7086/7088 Euro Classic Activator Fast;  #7096 Euro Classic Activator Slow; #7226/7228 Euro Kwik Activator Fast;  #7236 Euro Kwik Activator Slow; #7326 2.1 Low VOC Euro Classic Activator Fast;  #7336 2.1 Low VOC Euro Classic Activator Slow; #9404/9407 Signature Series Fast Activator;  #9414/9417 Signature Series Medium Activator; and #9424/9427 Signature Series Slow Activator.

We hope you have enjoyed our 12 Days of Transtar! Have a very happy and safe holiday – we look forward to spending 2011 with you!

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“On the eleventh day of Transtar, my sales rep gave to me, an Eleven-Piece Corrosion Protection Kit, ten ways to learn more, nine-ty Minute Panel Bond Adhesive, eight types of clearcoats, seven Ultimate Finish System™ products, six Kwik Seal 2K Sealers, five Classic Products, four Trim Kut Abrasives, three finishes of Trim Black, 2 in 1 Primers, and a case of All in One Detailer.”

Transtar’s innovative Corrosion Protection Kit (#4471) includes two 36” tubing with 360°, one 36” tubing, two short tubes, and six extra aerosol buttons.

“On the tenth day of Transtar, my sales rep gave to me, ten ways to learn more, nine-ty Minute Panel Bond Adhesive, eight types of clearcoats, seven Ultimate Finish System™ products, six Kwik Seal 2K Sealers, five Classic Products, four Trim Kut Abrasives, three finishes of Trim Black, 2 in 1 Primers, and a case of All in One Detailer.”

Transtar offers ten different ways to contact us or learn more about us: (1) Your local Sales Representative (2) Phone – 800.824.2843; (3) Website (4) Email; (5) Facebook; (6) Blog; (7) Twitter; (8) YouTube; (9) eNewsletter –sign up on the website!; (10) Our Brighton, MI office! Stop by, we’d love to meet you!

“On the ninth day of Transtar, my sales rep gave to me, nine-ty Minute Panel Bond Adhesive, eight types of clearcoats, seven Ultimate Finish System™ products, six Kwik Seal 2K Sealers, five Classic Products, four Trim Kut Abrasives, three finishes of Trim Black, 2 in 1 Primers, and a case of All in One Detailer.”

Transtar’s 90 Minute Panel Bond Adhesive (#1738) is a multi-use, glass sphere-filled epoxy adhesive that provides a superior bond and seal. It is part of Transtar’s two-part adhesive line and is ideal for door skins, roof skins, fenders, quarter panels, cab corners, and medium to large sized panels.

“On the eighth day of Transtar, my sales rep gave to me eight types of clearcoats, seven Ultimate Finish System™ products, six Kwik Seal 2K Sealers, five Classic Products, four Trim Kut Abrasives, three finishes of Trim Black, 2 in 1 Primers, and a case of All in One Detailer.”


Transtar offers eight different types of clearcoats that feature:

  • Solvent and water based compatibility
  • Can be used over single state topcoats
  • Compatible with HVLP, Conventional and LVLP spray equipment
  • Suitable for tucks and equipment.

Transtar’s clearcoats include: #6531/6534 2.1 Low V.O.C. Clearcoat; #6571/6574 Kwik Finish 2.1 Low VOC Clearcoat;  #6841/6844 Kwik Gloss Acrylic Urethane Clearcoat; #6861 Hi-Gloss Acrylic Urethane Clearcoat; #7021/7024 Euro Classic Clearcoat; #7211/7214 Euro Kwik Clear; #7311 2.1 Low VOC Euro Classic Clearcoat; #7761-MTR/7764-MTR MAX Clearcoat.

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“On the seventh day of Transtar, my sales rep gave to me, seven Ultimate Finish System™ products, six Kwik Seal 2K Sealers, five Classic Products, four Trim Kut Abrasives, three finishes of Trim Black, 2 in 1 Primers, and a case of All in One Detailer.”

Transtar’s Ultimate Finish System™ is an easy-to-use, three-step buffing system is composed of a Cutting Compound (#5361/5364), Machine Polish (#5374) and Swirl Remover (#5384). Along with these compounds and glazes, Transtar has three foam pads to go along with the three steps in the system including: a Orange Foam Compound pad (#5272), White Foam Polishing pad (#5282), and Gold Foam Swirl Remover pad (#5292) that are all designed to give an optimum finish when used with the Ultimate Finish System™.

“On the sixth day of Transtar, my sales rep gave to me, six Kwik Seal 2K Sealers, five Classic Products, four Trim Kut Abrasives, three finishes of Trim Black, 2 in 1 Primers, and a case of All in One Detailer.”

Transtar offers six sizes/types of Kwik Seal 2K Urethane Sealers including: White in a quart (#6224) or gallon (#6221); Gray in a quart (#6234) or gallon (#6231); and Black in a quart (#6244) or gallon (#6241). Kwik Seal 2K Urethane Sealers are the most innovative products in the market and provide excellent leveling and gloss hold out properties.

“On the fifth day of Transtar, my sales rep gave to me, five Classic Products, four Trim Kut Abrasives, three finishes of Trim Black, 2 in 1 Primers, and a case of All in One Detailer.”

Classic™ products consist of both System Specific and Universal Hardeners that provide superior performance in urethane and top coat systems. The Classic™ Line is an industry standard offering quality alternative to other expensive paint systems. Transtar’s Classic™ products include: Straight Kat#7038; Universal Urethane Activator #7601/7604; High Gloss Overall Activator Reducer #7894; Super Wet Look #8105/8108; Low VOC Polyurethane Enamel Hardener #8114.