ZUOTONG ZTC878 Automotive Clear Coat 1L 5L 2K Acrylic Polyurethane Car Refinish with ZTH878 ZTH868 Hardener Options
Price:
Negotiable
MOQ:
50
Delivery Time:
7-14 working days
Brand:
ZUOTONG
Product Description
Start with the repair work your customers undertake
ZUOTONG ZTC878 is a fast-drying 2K acrylic polyurethane refinish clear coat positioned for larger coating jobs, including full-vehicle work and repairs covering multiple panels. The source places emphasis on stable levelling and film appearance, with baking available as a way to accelerate processing under the approved procedure.
For purchasing teams, the useful distinction is its intended place in the refinish range. It is a clear coat used with a selected hardener, and the stated application process requires no added thinner. The supplied TDS confirms 2:1 mixing by volume, approximately one hour of pot life at 25°C and 1 L / 5 L clear-coat formats. Its hardener-selection and baking instructions contain conflicts that need supplier correction.
CTA: Request a ZTC878 Supply Configuration
Decide where it belongs beside your existing clear coats
| Customer need | Product-selection direction |
| A complete repaint or large-area repair | Evaluate ZTC878 against the intended basecoat and application process |
| A multi-panel collision job | Assess finish requirements, hardener selection and curing arrangements together |
| A small local repair focused on rapid finishing | Review the separately specified ZTC777TZ option described in the source comparison |
| A defined numerical cure or polishing target | Obtain model-specific data and validate the conditions before making a commitment |
The comparison is about application positioning. It is not a quantified performance ranking and does not establish that the clear coats can be substituted without changing the process.
Build the configuration around the hardener
| Component | Role identified in the source | What the order must clarify |
| ZTC878 | Fast-drying automotive clear coat | Pack volume and exact technical specification |
| ZTH878 | Hardener for low-temperature conditions | Permitted temperature range, pairing and quantity |
| ZTH868 | Hardener for hot conditions | Permitted temperature range, pairing and quantity |
Use actual application conditions, not the customer's country alone, to select a configuration. The source mentions potential geographic markets, but it does not establish import approval or universal suitability for every workshop in those countries.
Why buyers evaluate this model
A defined larger-repair position. ZTC878 provides a clear option to discuss with customers whose work extends beyond small-area repairs.
Named hardener choices. ZTH878 and ZTH868 allow the technical discussion to address colder and hotter application conditions using the source's stated options.
A no-added-thinner process. This is a stated feature of the application system. It does not remove the need to confirm the clear coat-to-hardener ratio or measurement basis.
A baking option within the workflow. Buyers with suitable curing equipment can request the approved schedule and assess its fit with their operations.
Finish-oriented positioning. The source emphasises flow, film quality and gloss/colour retention. No test method, rating or duration is verified in the available extract.
Representative trade applications
A distributor serving a mix of repair-shop sizes
Differentiate the large-area ZTC878 offering from clear coats positioned mainly for small repairs. Supply current technical instructions with the product so the distinction is useful at the mixing bench.
A workshop group purchasing for different operating conditions
Standardise product identity and documents while confirming hardener requirements at each location. Two sites in the same country may still need different application planning; national market labels are not temperature specifications.
A refinish-material supplier serving shops with baking equipment
Include the verified curing schedule in the qualification process. Evaluate the complete coating result and release criteria before translating a faster curing step into a customer turnaround promise.
These examples describe potential applications. They are not verified sales cases, customer endorsements or measured productivity outcomes.
Understand the coating system being supplied
The system consists of ZTC878 clear coat and the specified hardener for the application. A compatible basecoat sits beneath the clear finishing layer in the approved refinish sequence.
The supplied TDS specifies 2–3 coats, 5–10 minutes of intercoat flash-off, a 1.2–1.4 mm gravity-feed nozzle and 1.8–2.5 bar spray pressure. Acrylic polyurethane chemistry is identified. Obtain the SDS for component composition and handling details; solids content and film thickness are not supplied.
Purchasing specification
| Item | TDS / webpage detail |
| Product | ZUOTONG ZTC878 Super Fast Drying Clear Coat |
| Chemistry / system | 2K acrylic polyurethane |
| Compatible surface categories | ZUOTONG 1K basecoat; thoroughly dried and sanded paint surfaces |
| Activation | Two volumes clear coat to one volume selected hardener |
| Hardener references | ZTH878 and ZTH868; selection conflict described below |
| Reducer | No added thinner in the webpage’s stated process |
| Working life | Approximately 1 hour at 25°C; use activated material within 1 hour |
| Application equipment | Gravity-feed gun, 1.2–1.4 mm nozzle, 1.8–2.5 bar |
| Application sequence | 2–3 coats with 5–10-minute intercoat intervals |
| Pre-bake stand | 15–20 minutes; bake schedule itself requires correction |
| Air-dry reference at 25°C | Dust-free 15–20 minutes; polishing 1.5–14 hours as printed |
| Cure interpretation | Dust-free, polishing readiness and full cure are separate stages |
| Clear-coat packing | 1 L × 12 cans/carton; 5 L × 4 cans/carton |
| Storage period | 2 years unopened in original packaging |
| Storage conditions | Cool, dry, well ventilated |
| HS / customs code | Await composition-based confirmation; no verified product code supplied |
| Unspecified data | VOC, density, solids, dry film thickness, shipping weights and commercial terms |
Two instructions that need written clarification
Hardener selection: the table lists ZTH878 below 15°C and ZTH868 at 15–25°C. Notes recommend ZTH868 for large-area repairs or above 25°C and ZTH878 for small repairs or below 25°C. Do not turn these overlapping criteria into a definitive selection chart without supplier confirmation.
Baking: a drying-table row is labelled 60°C, but a note limits baking to no more than 50°C for no more than 20 minutes. This page intentionally provides no approved bake cycle. Request a corrected, dated TDS before using or publishing one.
The room-temperature polishing figure is printed as 1.5–14 hours. Retain that wording as a supplier reference until the relevant hardener and test conditions are clarified; do not silently change it to 1.5–2 hours or a 30-minute promise.
How to qualify the product before a repeat order
Define the customer process
Record the substrate/basecoat, repair size, shop conditions and curing equipment. Obtain corrected hardener-selection and baking guidance along with current component SDS documents.
Standardise mixing and batch size
Use the specified 2:1 volume ratio. For example, 500 mL clear coat and 250 mL matching hardener make a nominal 750 mL batch. The approximate pot life is one hour at 25°C; plan quantities for prompt use and do not store activated leftovers.
Reproduce the documented application
Follow the approved surface cleaning and preparation process. Use the listed gravity-feed setup of 1.2–1.4 mm and 1.8–2.5 bar, applying 2–3 coats with 5–10 minutes between coats. Record actual conditions and settings. Do not improvise a bake cycle from the conflicting source.
Separate finishing checks from drying claims
At 25°C, the table lists dust-free in 15–20 minutes and polishing in 1.5–14 hours. Verify the relevant conditions before adopting a target. Minor defects may be wet-sanded with 1200–2000 grit after complete hardening and then polished according to the TDS. Dust-free does not establish complete cure or service readiness.
Retain the reference for future orders
Keep component and batch identity, document revision, mixing quantities, observations and the accepted process. Clean spraying equipment promptly with thinner after use, as directed; this does not authorise thinner addition to the clear-coat mixture.
Packing information for the quotation
Choose between 1 L, 12 cans per carton, and 5 L, 4 cans per carton. Nominal clear-coat content is respectively 12 L and 20 L per carton. These counts describe the listed clear-coat packaging, not a verified mixed clear-coat/hardener kit.
Specify the selected hardener and request its packing separately. Confirm dimensions, gross weights, pallet quantities and component-specific shipment documents before freight planning.
The TDS states two years in unopened original packaging, stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. For professional use with appropriate protection and fire precautions; keep away from children.
Wholesale and custom-brand projects
For a distributor order, provide destination, expected volume, customer application conditions and required hardener mix. Request current pricing, MOQ, availability, packing and delivery terms.
For OEM enquiries, include the proposed brand, label language, packaging brief and forecast quantity. Private-label supply, custom formulation and packaging modifications are not established for ZTC878 by the available source. Obtain model-specific confirmation before promoting those services.
Related products to review
| Product or category | Buying question |
| ZTH878 | Does the documented selection range match the customer's colder application conditions? |
| ZTH868 | Does the documented selection range match the customer's hotter application conditions? |
| ZTC777TZ | Is the separate small-repair position more relevant to a particular account? |
| Compatible basecoat | Is the exact combination approved, with an identified overcoating procedure? |
These references are for selection. They do not authorise combining all the products or substituting unlisted hardeners.
Procurement FAQ
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How should ZTC878 be positioned in a product catalogue?
As a fast-drying automotive clear coat for larger-area and full-vehicle refinishing, with hardener selection based on the approved application conditions.
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What separates its positioning from ZTC777TZ?
The source associates ZTC878 with larger work and finish quality, while ZTC777TZ is positioned around local quick repairs. Technical specifications remain separate.
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Can a hardener be selected solely by export country?
No. Country examples are market suggestions, not temperature approvals. Use the actual working conditions and the current hardener chart.
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Are numerical gloss-retention or weathering results available here?
No. The source makes qualitative retention claims, but no supporting test values were verified in the extracted text.
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Is a standard kit size confirmed?
The clear coat is listed as 1 L × 12 or 5 L × 4 per carton. Hardener quantities and matched-kit packing are not established; obtain a component-level quotation.
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What should accompany a sample request?
Provide the basecoat, intended job size, application conditions and curing method. Request model-specific technical and safety documents with the sample configuration.
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Can I advertise guaranteed same-day or 30-minute delivery?
Such a guarantee is not supported by the extracted ZTC878 information. Validate the full process and avoid transferring another product's timing claims.
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Is private-label production confirmed?
No. Submit the branding and volume requirements for a model-specific proposal before making that commitment.
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