Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Two-Part Brilliant Clear Coat

Definition:

Two-Part Brilliant Clear Coat -L2K 769 K04 A5-

Edition 10/2010

Product Description

Two-part HS brilliant clear coat is a high-gloss, VOC compliant high solid clear coat from the two-part acrylic system.

Properties:

Very high stability under load

Reliable application

Very good gloss and depth

Can be used in a number of ways by adding thinner

Processing in two spray applications

Application Instructions

Base Surface

Suitable preliminary coatings:

Water-based base paints

Processing

Mixture ratio:

3:1 by volume with:

Two-Part VHS Hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5-

Two-Part VHS Hardener, Short -LHA 009 050 A2-

Two-Part VHS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009 052 A3-

Two-Part VHS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 053 A2-

The choice of hardener depends on the temperature and the size of the surface. See technical application information two-part VHS hardener. Refer to → Chapter „Two-Part VHS Hardener and Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener“.

For elastification → Anchor.

Dilutable with:

Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 009 200 A2/A5-

Processing time/pot life:

Ready for spraying 60-75 minutes at +20 °C.

Application type “coat”

Processing viscosity 4 mm for +20 °C, German Industry Standardization 53211

Adding 10 % thinner at +20 °C material temperature.

Use a measuring stick to mix when pouring in the thinner.

Processing viscosity 4 mm gravity feed spraygun “Compliant” and “HVLP”:

DIN 4 mm: 18 to 21 seconds

Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): “Compliant” 1.2 to 1.3 mm.
Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): “HVLP” 1.2 to 1.3 mm.
Set spray pressure (see manufacturer's information): “Compliant” to 2.0 to 2.5 bar.
Set atomizing pressure (see manufacturer's information): “HVLP” 0.7 bar.
Apply in two spray applications with a 5 to 10 minute intermediate ventilation time. The first spray application is applied lightly, but completely.
The recommended dry layer thickness is between 50 and 70 µm.

Drying

Final drying time with forced drying is at least 10 minutes.

Forced drying is at between +60 and 65 °C for 35 to 40 minutes.

Final drying time for IR drying is a minimum of 5 to 10 minutes.

IR dry with a short-wave heater for 15 to 20 minutes and with a medium-wave heater for 10 to 15 minutes

Special Instructions

Elastification for rigid and semi-rigid plastics:

The base material must first be mixed with 15 % Elastic Additive -ALZ 011 001-.

Mixture with two-part VHS hardeners, 3:1 with 10 % Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 009 200 A2/A5- (drying period is lengthened).

Characteristics

Delivery Viscosity	DIN 4 mm, +20 °C: 24 to 28 seconds
Flashpoint:	above +23 °C
VOC value: 2004/42/IIB(d)(420)420	The EU limit for this product (product category IIB.b) in ready-to-use form is a maximum of 420 g/L volatile organic compounds. The VOC-value of this product in ready-to-use form is a maximum of 420 g/L.

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life of Two-Part Brilliant Clear Coat -L2K 769 K04 A5- is 48 months from date of manufacture. Use no later than the date indicated on the label and store in original container at +20 °C.

Two-Part Brilliant Clear Coat