{"product_id":"transtar-basecoat-reducer","title":"Basecoat Reducer","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pbe-product-guide{--ink:#202124;--muted:#5f6368;--line:#d9dce1;--soft:#f5f6f7;--accent:#c9232d;color:var(--ink);font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto}.pbe-product-guide *{box-sizing:border-box}.pbe-product-guide h2,.pbe-product-guide h3{color:var(--ink);line-height:1.2}.pbe-product-guide h2{font-size:clamp(25px,3vw,36px);margin:0 0 14px}.pbe-product-guide h3{font-size:18px}.pbe-product-guide p{color:var(--muted)}.pbe-intro{border-left:7px solid var(--accent);background:var(--soft);padding:28px 32px;margin-bottom:26px}.pbe-section{padding:26px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.pbe-table{overflow:auto}.pbe-table table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}.pbe-table th,.pbe-table td{text-align:left;padding:11px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);white-space:nowrap}.pbe-product-guide dl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(150px,.45fr) 1fr;gap:0}.pbe-product-guide dt,.pbe-product-guide dd{padding:10px;margin:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}.pbe-product-guide dt{font-weight:700}.pbe-docs{display:grid;gap:10px}.pbe-doc{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:13px 15px;background:var(--soft);color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none}.pbe-related{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:14px}.pbe-related a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;font-weight:700}.pbe-related img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:8px}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pbe-product-guide\" data-pbe-brand=\"transtar\" data-pbe-run=\"trasnstar-2026-08-24-publication-01\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pbe-intro\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBasecoat Reducer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranstar\u0026amp;rsquo;s Basecoat Reducers have been formulated as a comparable offering for use in Dupont\u0026amp;rsquo;s ChromaBase and ChromaPremier Basecoat colors. These Basecoat Reducers will improve overall appearance for a smoother basecoat finish and better metallic flake control. Transtar\u0026amp;rsquo;s Basecoat Reducers are designed to assist cure and flash times and improve basecoat performance. They will also help with sand scratch swelling on sensitive substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pbe-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose the right option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Temperature Range, VOC - Regulatory, VOC - Actual, Size that matches the Transtar system and working conditions in your shop. Each option below is taken from Transtar's current product page; use the exact manufacturer part number when replacing an existing component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pbe-table\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7401-D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 - 65°F (13 - 18°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7414-D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 - 75°F (18 - 24°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7421-D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 - 90°F (24 - 32°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7411-D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 - 75°F (18 - 24°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pbe-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use with DuPont ChromaBase and ChromaPremier basecoat colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use in a variety of temperatures and climatic conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlendable to meet shop conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves appearance of basecoats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces sand scratch swelling on sensitive substrates and initiates fast cure or flash time of basecoat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pbe-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e3 years\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pbe-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility and application guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranstar\u0026amp;rsquo;s Basecoat Reducers have been formulated as a comparable offering for use in Dupont\u0026amp;rsquo;s ChromaBase and ChromaPremier Basecoat colors. These Basecoat Reducers will improve overall appearance for a smoother basecoat finish and better metallic flake control. Transtar\u0026amp;rsquo;s Basecoat Reducers are designed to assist cure and flash times and improve basecoat performance. They will also help with sand scratch swelling on sensitive substrates. Follow the linked Transtar technical data sheet for the complete preparation, mixing, application, and cure procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the exact Transtar manufacturer part number shown above. Follow Transtar's current TDS and SDS for substrate preparation, compatible components, mixing, flash, cure, and safety requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pbe-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I choose the correct option?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by Temperature Range, VOC - Regulatory, VOC - Actual, Size; the exact Transtar MPN is displayed for every option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I find application and safety instructions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the official Transtar TDS and SDS links on this page before mixing or applying the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs inventory shown in real time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability is controlled by a fresh National Oak capture and published inventory uses a 95% safety buffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pbe-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pbe-docs\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"pbe-doc\" href=\"https:\/\/tat-co.com\/TranstarAutobodyTechnologies\/media\/TATCo\/Product%20Assets\/SDS%20Files\/transtar_ghs_sds_7401.pdf?ext=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSDS: 7401-D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e↗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"pbe-doc\" href=\"https:\/\/tat-co.com\/TranstarAutobodyTechnologies\/media\/TATCo\/Product%20Assets\/SDS%20Files\/transtar_ghs_sds_7411.PDF?ext=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSDS: 7414-D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e↗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"pbe-doc\" href=\"https:\/\/tat-co.com\/TranstarAutobodyTechnologies\/media\/TATCo\/Product%20Assets\/SDS%20Files\/transtar_ghs_sds_7421.PDF?ext=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSDS: 7421-D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e↗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"pbe-doc\" href=\"https:\/\/tat-co.com\/TranstarAutobodyTechnologies\/media\/TATCo\/Product%20Images\/Transtar-7401-D-7411-D-7414-D-7421-D-BC-Reducers.pdf?ext=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePDF: English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e↗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"pbe-doc\" href=\"https:\/\/tat-co.com\/TranstarAutobodyTechnologies\/media\/TATCo\/Product%20Assets\/Spanish%20Datasheets\/transtar_tds_7401sp.pdf?ext=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTDS: Spanish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e↗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pbe-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated Transtar products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pbe-related\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/transtar-basecoat-balancer-and-binder\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nodonline.nationaloak.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/c7b67f1ce99d1caa405d0fe7ed968970\/m\/f\/mfrtrm_transtar_71501d.jpg\" alt=\"Basecoat Balancer and Binder — Transtar 7150-1D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasecoat Balancer and Binder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/transtar-cp-basecoat-balancer-and-binder\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nodonline.nationaloak.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/c7b67f1ce99d1caa405d0fe7ed968970\/m\/f\/mfrtrm_transtar_72321d.jpg\" alt=\"CP Basecoat Balancer and Binder — Transtar 7232-1D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCP Basecoat Balancer and Binder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/transtar-super-wet-look\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/tat-co.com\/TranstarAutobodyTechnologies\/media\/TATCo\/Product%20Images\/8108_web.PNG?width=1500\u0026amp;height=1500\u0026amp;ext=.png\" alt=\"Super Wet Look — Transtar 8108, Pint\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper Wet Look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/transtar-fisheye-remover-8-oz-twin-neck-bottle\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/tat-co.com\/TranstarAutobodyTechnologies\/media\/TATCo\/Product%20Images\/6737_web.PNG?width=1346\u0026amp;height=1346\u0026amp;ext=.png\" alt=\"Fisheye Remover — Transtar 6737, 8 oz. twin neck bottle\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFisheye Remover — 8 oz. twin neck bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Transtar Autobody Technologies","offers":[{"title":"55 - 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