Volkswagen Polo Quiz
General Paint Information

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

In this manual: General Paint Information
General Paint Information — 128Towing Guide — 10Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment — 126Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control — 65Windshield Wiper/ Washer System — 9Exterior Lights, Switches — 1Interior Lights, Switches — 7Wiring — 51Refrrigerant R134a Servicing — 134
~3min read

Definition:

Two-Part MS Matt Clear Coat -L2K 769 020 A2-

Edition 08/2013

Product Description

Two-part MS matt clear coat is a clear coat from the two-part acrylic system.

Properties:

High elasticity

Matted adjustment

Can be cured with HS and VHS products

Gloss grade adjustments with two-part HS clear coats are possible.

Ideally suited for painting plastic

Note The use of Two-Part MS Matt Clear Coat -L2K 769 020 A2- should be limited to small surfaces (passenger vehicle attachments).

Application Instructions

Base Surface

Suitable preliminary coatings:

Water-based base paints

Processing

Mixture ratio:

  • 3:1 by volume with:

Two-Part HS Hardener -LHA 009 041 A3-

Two-Part HS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 047 A3-

Two-Part HS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 048 A3-
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Mixture ratio:

  • 5:1 by volume with:

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

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

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

Note

Using varying HS/VHS hardeners and thinners results in different gloss grades.
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

The clear coat should be carefully agitated before removing the material.

Thinner:

Two-Part Thinner -LVE 009 001 A5-

Two-Part Thinner, Long -LVM 009 300 A2-

Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 009 200 A2-/-LVM 009 200 A5-
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Processing time/pot life:

  • Ready to spray in 4 hours at +20 °C.
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Application type “coat”
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat
  • Processing viscosity at +20 °C material temperature is the mixing viscosity for “Compliant” and “HVLP”.

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

DIN 4 mm: 14 to 16 seconds

ISO 4 mm: 28 to 33 seconds.
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat
Add 25 % HS hardener (3:1) and 30 % VHS hardener (5:1) at +20 °C material temperature
  • Use a measuring stick to mix when pouring in the thinner.
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat
  • Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): “Compliant” and “HVLP” to 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 two coats.
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat
  • Apply one complete preliminary spray application, allow to ventilate for 15 to 20 minutes and then finish painting.
  • The prescribed layer thickness is 50 to 60 µm.
Note

Using varying application types results in different gloss grades.
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Drying

Air dry at +20 °C room temperature:

Dust dry after 2 to 2.5 hours

Ready for assembly after 5 to 6 hours

Dry overnight
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Final drying time with forced drying is a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Forced dry at +60 °C object temperature for 40 to 45 minutes
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Personal Protective Equipment:

Note the safety data sheets

Wear the personal protective equipment during application

Characteristics
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat
Flashpoint: above +23 °C
VOC value: 2004/42/IIB(e)(840)580 The EU limit for this product (product category IIB.b) in ready-to-use form is a maximum of 840 g/L volatile organic compounds. The VOC value of this product in ready-to-use form is a maximum of 580 g/L.

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life of Two-Part MS Matt Clear Coat -L2K 769 020 A2- is 24 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 MS Matte Clear Coat

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Polo quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.