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Aqua Premium system

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Designation:

Uni (solid-colour) waterborne mixing paint -LWM 083 ...-

Metallic, pearlescent, special-effect waterborne mixing paint -LWM 084/ 086...-

Uni (solid-colour) waterborne base coat -LWG 055 ...-

Metallic waterborne base coat -LWG 056 ...-

Pearlescent waterborne base coat -LWG 057 ...-

Flop control -LWM 085 386 A2-

System component A -LWM 083 385 A3-

System component B -LWM 085 387 A3-

Issue 01.2014

Product description

The Aqua Premium system is an innovative waterborne base coat system. All solid and effect colours for passenger car refinishing can be mixed from this system.

Properties:

Fast, easy to use system

Very reliable results thanks to uniform effect formation

Short process times

Easy and reliable blending

Versatile in use (interior, multi-stage and multi-colour finishes)

Technical data sheet

Substrate

Suitable substrates:

Surfaces coated with primer or surfacer (2-pack HS surfacer)

Intact old paint

For plastic surfaces: adhesion promoter (transparent) -ALO 822 000 10- + 2-pack HS surfacer (elasticised) For plastic surfaces, substrates isolated with 2-pack primer surfacer for plastics -LKF 696 009 A2-/-LKF 696 040 A2-

See special notes → Anchor

Substrate pre-treatment:

  • Thoroughly clean factory paint, old paint or 2-pack HS surfacer with silicone remover -LVM 020 000 A5- or slow-drying silicone remover -LVM 020 100 A5-.
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  • Dry sand using orbital sander with P500 to P600-grain sandpaper and dust collector.
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  • Or lightly “wet” sand using P800 to P1000-grain sandpaper.
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  • Before recoating, use a suitable cleaning agent to ensure a clean surface free of residues.
  • Wipe off any excess silicone remover with a lint-free cloth, leaving no streaks.

Special notes

Areas sanded to bare metal must be isolated with 1-pack wash primer -LVM 044 007 A2-/-LVM 044 171 A2-. Bare metal spots must not be larger than 5.0 cm in diameter. If 2-pack HS surfacer is used, bare metal spots must be isolated with 2-pack wash primer -LHV 043 000 A2- or 1-pack wash primer -LVM 044 007 A2-/-LVM 044 171 A2-.

Application for standard applications

Mixing containers:

Plastic containers or tinplate containers with inner coating

Sieves:

Waterborne base coats are to be filtered through waterproof 125 μm quick sieves before application by means of cup systems.

Additives:

(at normal or high temperatures and low humidity depending on size of object)

Additive for Aqua premium -LVM 035 200 A3-

Additive for Aqua premium -LVM 035 301 A3-

Use standard Aqua Premium measuring stick.

Note

The mixture must be applied within 24 hours after the additive has been added.
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Method of application: “spray”.
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  • The application viscosity at +20 °C is the “compliant” and “HVLP” mixing viscosity.
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  • For solid colours, add 10% additive for Aqua Premium -LVM 035 200 A3/LVM 035 301 A3- at +20 °C material temperature.
  • For metallic or pearlescent colours, add 20% additive for Aqua Premium -LVM 035 200 A3/LVM 035 301 A3- at +20 °C material temperature.
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  • Adjust spray nozzle following manufacturer's instructions to 1.2-1.3 mm for “compliancy”.
  • Adjust spray nozzle following manufacturer's instructions to 1.3 mm for “HVLP”.
  • Adjust spray pressure following manufacturer's instructions to 2.0 bar for “compliancy”.
  • Adjust atomising pressure following manufacturer's instructions to 0.7 bar for “HVLP”.
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  • One application consists of one-and-a-half spray coats. Apply one normal spray coat followed by a “finish or effect coat”.
Note If the paint colour does not hide well, it may be necessary to apply an additional “wet-on-wet” spray coat after an appropriate flash-off time.
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Drying
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Continue the flash-off time until the entire surface is matt before applying clear coat.

Recommended coat thicknesses:

Solid colours: 12-25 µm

Metallic colours: 10-15 µm

Pearlescent colours: 15-20 µm

Ways to reduce flash-off times for small areas:

Surface matting can be accelerated by blowing on it with an air diffuser (hand-held or stationary device). It is also possible to blow on it with the spray gun after waiting at least 5 minutes.

Ways to reduce flash-off times for large areas:
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Surface matting can be accelerated by using stationary air diffusing units (e.g. ceiling system), infrared drying or low baking.

Application of 3-stage colours and multi-colour finishes

Hardener:

Aqua Premium hardener -LVM 045 000 A1-

Additives:

(at high temperatures and low humidity)

Additive for Aqua premium -LVM 035 301 A3-

Use the Aqua Premium measuring stick for three-stage colours.

Note

The mixture must be applied within 24 hours after the additive has been added.

Pot life:

Solid colours: 90-120 minutes at +20 °C ambient temperature.

Effect colour: 45-60 minutes at +20 °C ambient temperature.
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Method of application: “spray”.
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  • The application viscosity at +20 °C is the “compliant” and “HVLP” mixing viscosity.
  • For three-stage colours, add 5% Aqua Premium hardener -LVM 045 000 A1- only to the base coat
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  • For solid colours, add 10% additive for Aqua premium -LVM 035 301 A3- at +20 °C material temperature.
  • For metallic or pearlescent colours, add 20% additive for Aqua premium -LVM 035 301 A3- at +20 °C material temperature.
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  • Adjust spray nozzle following manufacturer's instructions to 1.2-1.3 mm for “compliancy”.
  • Adjust spray nozzle following manufacturer's instructions to 1.3 mm for “HVLP”.
  • Adjust spray pressure following manufacturer's instructions to 2.0 for “compliancy”.
  • Adjust atomising pressure following manufacturer's instructions to 0.7 bar for “HVLP”.
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  • One application consists of one-and-a-half spray coats. Apply one normal spray coat followed by a “finish or effect coat”.
Note If the paint colour does not hide well, it may be necessary to apply an additional “wet-on-wet” spray coat after an appropriate flash-off time.
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Drying
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Continue the flash-off time without blowing on it until the entire surface is matt before applying clear coat. Flash-off with an air diffuser is done for 5-10 minutes at +20-40 °C until the entire surface is matt. The final flash-off time is 10-15 minutes at +60-65 °C. Allow base coat to cool before applying effect coat. Note

»Blue contour tape« is recommended for multi-stage finishes.
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Recoating

Recoat with:

Effect colour.

2-pack HS clear coat up to 72 hours maximum after base coat application

Application of interior finish without clear coat

Application:

Areas of use are vehicle interiors, e.g. engine compartment and luggage compartment walls, where a robust semi-gloss finish without an additional clear coat are desired.

Hardener:

Aqua Premium hardener -LVM 045 000 A1-

Additives:

(at normal or high temperatures and low humidity depending on size of object)

Additive for Aqua premium -LVM 035 200 A3-

Additive for Aqua premium -LVM 035 301 A3-

Use Aqua Premium measuring stick for interior finishes.

Pot life:

Solid colours: 45-60 minutes at +20 °C ambient temperature

Effect colour: 30-60 minutes at +20 °C ambient temperature
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Method of application: “spray”.
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  • The application viscosity at +20 °C is the “compliant” and “HVLP” mixing viscosity.
  • Add 10% Aqua Premium hardener -LVM 045 000 A1-.
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  • For solid colours, add 10% additive for Aqua Premium -LVM 035 200 A3/LVM 035 301 A3- at +20 °C material temperature.
  • For metallic or pearlescent colours, add 20% additive for Aqua Premium -LVM 035 200 A3/LVM 035 301 A3- at +20 °C material temperature.
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  • Adjust spray nozzle following manufacturer's instructions to 1.2-1.3 mm for “compliancy”.
  • Adjust spray nozzle following manufacturer's instructions to 1.3 mm for “HVLP”.
  • Adjust spray pressure following manufacturer's instructions to 2.0 for “compliancy”.
  • Adjust atomising pressure following manufacturer's instructions to 0.7 bar for “HVLP”.
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  • One application consists of one-and-a-half spray coats. Apply one normal spray coat followed by a “finish or effect coat”.
Note If the paint colour does not hide well, it may be necessary to apply an additional “wet-on-wet” spray coat after an appropriate flash-off time.
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Drying

Air dry overnight at +20 °C ambient temperature

Alternatively, slow-bake for 15-20 minutes at 60-65 °C.

Special notes

Product application

Spraying equipment must be suitable for applying water-based products; manufacturers' instructions must be followed. The mixing colours in this top coat series can be used only as part of a colour formula. If any mixing colour is applied alone, the results may differ substantially from the description in this technical data sheet.

Cleaning of tools

Rinse with Aquaplus demineralised water -LVW 010 000 A5- before and after use. Then wash out with nitrocellulose thinner -LVE 856 000 A3-.

Waste disposal

Collect liquid water-based waste separately from conventional liquid waste. If the two are mixed, it may be impossible to dispose of the mixture, or at best difficult, and therefore expensive.
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Personal protective equipment:

Adhere to the safety data sheet.

Wear personal protective equipment during application.

Data
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Flash point: Above +23 °C
VOC content: 2004/42/IIB(d)(420)420 The EU limit value for this product (product category IIB.b) in ready-to-spray form is max. 420 g/l of volatile organic compounds. The VOC content of this product in ready-to-spray form is max. 420 g/l.

Storage

Guaranteed storage time of the individual products is

Uni (solid-colour) waterborne mixing paint -LWM 083 ...- 36 months from production date (exception: ochre -LWM 083 328-translucent oxide -LWM 083 331- and maroon -LWM 083 332- 24/36 months from production date), (exception super deep black -LWM 083 388 A2- 48 months from production date). Metallic, pearlescent and special-effect waterborne mixing paint -LWM 084 ...- 24 months from production date Aqua-Premium Uni (solid-colour) base coat -LWG 055 ...- 24 months from production date.

Metallic waterborne base coat -LWG 056 ...- 18-24 months from production date.

Pearlescent waterborne base coat -LWG 057 ...- 18-24 months from production date. Clear coat additive -LVM 035 200 A3/LVM 035 301 A3- 24 months from production date

Flop control -LWM 085 386 A2- 24 months from production date

System component A -LWM 083 385 A3- 24 months from production date

System component B -LWM 085 387 A3- 24 months from production date

All products may be used until the date stated on the label at latest if stored in sealed original containers at +20 °C.
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Storage conditions

The optimal storage temperature is +20 °C.

The preferred storage temperature range is +15 °C to +25 °C.

Short-term storage (a few days) between +5 °C and +35 °C is possible.
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