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General information, paint

Paintwork structure of a factory finish

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Structure of a solid-colour (uni) paint finish, conventional

Coat thickness approx. 80-120 µm

1 - Sheet steel
2 - Zinc phosphate
3 - Electrophoretic primer
4 - Intermediate surfacer
5 - 2-pack uni (solid-colour) top coat
Paintwork structure of a factory finish

Structure of a uni (solid-colour) paint finish, waterborne paint

Coat thickness approx. 80-130 µm

1 - Sheet steel
2 - Zinc phosphate
3 - Electrophoretic finish
4 - Waterborne surfacer
5 - Waterborne base coat
6 - 2-pack clear coat
Paintwork structure of a factory finish

Structure of metallic and pearlescent finish (waterborne paint)

Coat thickness approx. 80-130 µm

1 - Sheet steel
2 - Zinc phosphate
3 - Electrophoretic finish
4 - Waterborne surfacer
5 - Metallic or pearlescent waterborne base coat
6 - 2-pack clear coat
Paintwork structure of a factory finish

Structure of a two-coat paint finish (conventional)

Coat thickness approx. 100 µm

1 - Sheet steel
2 - Zinc phosphate
3 - Electrophoretic finish
4 - Intermediate surfacer
5 - Uni (solid-colour) top coat
6 - 2-pack clear coat
Paintwork structure of a factory finish

Structure of the 2010-process finish (waterborne paint)

Coat thickness approx. 80-120 µm

1 - Sheet steel
2 - Zinc phosphate
3 - Electrophoretic finish
4 - Waterborne base coat (special-effect coat)
5 - 2-pack clear coat
Paintwork structure of a factory finish

Structure of a three-coat paint finish (waterborne paint)

Coat thickness approx. 80-140 µm

1 - Sheet steel
2 - Zinc phosphate
3 - Electrophoretic finish
4 - Waterborne surfacer
5 - Waterborne base coat (colour-determining base coat)
6 - Waterborne base coat (special-effect coat)
7 - 2-pack clear coat
Note
  • The specifications of coat thickness are approximate because thickness can vary depending on colour and differences between horizontal and vertical surfaces.
  • The specifications may be exceeded by individual vehicles which have been repainted once or several times. However, this need not be communicated.
Paintwork structure of a factory finish

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