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

Definition:

Two-Part HS Performance Clear Coat -LZK 769 K06 A5-

Edition 08/2012

Product Description

The two-part HS performance clear coat is a high-gloss, VOC compliant high solid clear coat.

Properties:

Can be used in a number of ways for all areas of repair

Flexible application in 1.5 spray applications (preferred), or possible in two spray applications

Good stability

Good gloss and depth.

Dries quickly

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:

Clear Coat Additive -LVM 007 000 A2-

HS Spot Thinner -LVM 006 000 A2-

See the HS spot thinner technical application information. Refer to → Chapter „HS Spot Thinner“.

Processing time/pot life:

Ready to spray in 60 to 120 minutes at +20 °C

Application type “coat”

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

Processing viscosity 4 mm gravity feed spraygun “Compliant” and “HVLP” is the mixed viscosity.

Adding 5 % Clear Coat Additive -LVM 007 000 A2- at +20 °C material temperature

Note When using as a clear coat for minimal damage repairs (clever repair procedure), 5 % Clear Coat Additive -LVM 007 000 A2- can be replaced with 5 % HS Spot Thinner -LVM 006 000 A2-. The mixture for the clever repair procedure described above should not be used on reclined surfaces.

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

Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): “Compliant” 1.3 to 1.4 mm.
Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): “HVLP” 1.3 to 1.4 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 1.5 spray applications. The first half spray application should form a thin, nearly complete film upon which a fully-completed spray application can be applied. Can be applied 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

Air dry at between +18 and 22 °C room temperature:

Dry overnight

Final drying time with forced drying is a minimum of 5 to 10 minutes.

Forced drying is at between +60 and 65 °C for 25 to 35 minutes.

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

IR dry with short-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 5 % Clear Coat Additive -LVM 007 000 A2- (drying period is lengthened).

Personal Protective Equipment:

Note the safety data sheets

Wear the personal protective equipment during application

Characteristics

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 is:

48 months from date of manufacture for Two-Part HS Brilliant Plus Clear Coat -LZK 769 K05 A5-.

24 months from date of manufacture for Clear Coat Additive -LVM 007 000 A2-.

Use no later than the date indicated on the label and store in original container at +20 °C.

Two-Part HS Performance Clear Coat