Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: 2-pack VHS hardeners and 2-pack VHS Performance hardeners

Designation:

2-pack VHS hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5-

2-pack VHS hardener, fast-drying -LHA 009 050 A2-

2-pack VHS hardener, slow-drying -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009 052 A3-

2-pack VHS hardener, extra slow-drying -LHA 009 053 A2-

2-pack VHS Performance hardener -LVM 009 038 A2-

2-pack VHS Performance hardener, slow-drying -LVM 009 039 A2-

Issued 10.2014

Product description

2-pack VHS hardeners as well as VHS Performance hardeners are highly suitable for our High-Solid products.

Properties:

Their high solids content allows for economical and environmentally friendly application. Available in different types, these VHS and Performance hardeners are suitable for all painting conditions and ensure very reliable application.

Technical data sheet

Application

Possible base materials:

Note The 2-pack HS Performance surfacer may only be applied together with a 2-pack VHS Performance hardener.

2-pack HS Vario surfacer → Chapter

2-pack HS premium surfacer → Chapter

2-pack HS mixture surfacer → Chapter

2-pack HS Performance surfacer → Chapter

2-pack HS wet-on-wet surfacer → Chapter

2-pack HS top coat → Chapter

2-pack HS clear coat → Chapter

2-pack HS Vario clear coat → Chapter

2-pack HS Optimum Plus clear coat → Chapter

2-pack HS Brillant plus clear coat → Chapter

2-pack HS Performance clear coat → Chapter

Field of application

Note 2-pack VHS Performance hardeners may only be applied together with a 2-pack HS Performance surfacer.

1 -	2-pack VHS hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5- is suitable for full and partial refinishes at normal temperatures.

2 -	2-pack VHS hardener, fast-drying -LHA 009 050 A2- is suitable for partial refinishes and low exhaust air volume in the spray booth.

3 -	2-pack VHS hardener, slow-drying -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009 052 A3- is suitable for all full and partial refinishes, even at high temperatures.

4 -	2-pack VHS hardener, extra slow-drying -LHA 009 053 A2- is suitable for all full and partial refinishes, even at high temperatures.

5 -	2-pack VHS Performance hardener -LVM 009 038 A2- is suitable for all full and partial refinishes at normal temperatures.

6 -	2-pack VHS Performance hardener, slow-drying -LVM 009 039 A2- is suitable for all full and partial refinishes, even at high temperatures.

Mixing ratio:

Refer to the technical data sheet for the respective base material.

Hardener selection table

+ + -

Ideal

+ -

Suitable

- -	Suitable to a limited extent

- - -

Not suitable

2-pack VHS hardeners and 2-pack VHS Performance hardeners

Hardener selection	2-pack VHS hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5-	2-pack VHS hardener, fast-drying -LHA 009 050 A2-
Complete or partial refinish (large areas)	+	- -
Partial refinish (small repairs)	+	+ +
High temperatures, above +25 °C	+	- -
Very high temperatures, +30 °C to +35 °C	-	- -
Normal temperatures, +20 °C to +25 °C	+ +	- -
Low temperatures, +15 °C to +20 °C	-	+ +
Low baking	+ +	+
Air drying	+ +	+ +

Hardener selection	2-pack VHS hardener, slow-drying -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009 052 A3-	2-pack VHS hardener, extra slow-drying -LHA 009 053 A2-
Complete or partial refinish (large areas)	+	+ +
Partial refinish (small repairs)	+	+
High temperatures, above +25 °C	+	+ +
Very high temperatures, +30 °C to +35 °C	-	+ +
Normal temperatures, +20 °C to +25 °C	+ +	+ +
Low temperatures, +15 °C to +20 °C	-	-
Low baking	+ +	+ +
Air drying	+ +	+

Hardener selection	2-pack VHS Performance hardener -LVM 009 038 A2-	2-pack VHS Performance hardener, slow-drying -LVM 009 039 A2-
Complete or partial refinish (large areas)	+	+ +
Partial refinish (small repairs)	+	+
High temperatures, above +25 °C	+	+ +
Very high temperatures, +30 °C to +35 °C	-	+ +
Normal temperatures, +20 °C to +25 °C	+ +	+ +
Low temperatures, +15 °C to +20 °C	-	-
Low baking	+ +	+ +
Air drying	+ +	+

Personal protective equipment:

Adhere to the safety data sheet.

Wear personal protective equipment during application.

Data

	All VHS hardeners
Flash point:	+24 °C

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life of VHS hardeners is 36 months as of production date. The guaranteed shelf life of VHS Performance hardeners is 12 months. May be used until the date stated on the label at latest if stored in sealed original containers at +20 °C.

Storage conditions

Do not store in damp conditions.

After use, replace container lid immediately, ensuring an airtight seal.

2-pack VHS hardeners and 2-pack VHS Performance hardeners