Aquaplus Touch-Up System

Definition:

• Touch-Up Additive for Aquaplus -LVM 030 000 A2-

Product Description

The touch-up Additive for Aquaplus is especially suited for painting Aquaplus water-based base paint. This serves to simplify the touch-up process.

Application Instructions

Base Surface

Suitable base surfaces:

• Primed and filled surfaces (two-part HS filler)
• Hardened, solvent-resistant, well-preserved and sanded old paint or factory paints

Suitable pre-treatment materials:

• Dependent on the object and base surface, according to our structure recommendations.

Pre-treatment of base surfaces:

• Clean the factory or old paint or two-part HS filler thoroughly with Silicone Remover -LVM 020 000 A5- or Silicone Remover, Long -LVM 020 100 A5-.

Dry-sand with rotary sander with P400-500 grit and dust extraction or wet-sand with water-resistant P800-1000 grit sandpaper.

• Sand the painted area of the undamaged original paint with P1000-1200 grit sandpaper.

• Use a suitable cleaning agent before again reworking to ensure a clean and residue-free surface.

• Allow wet-sanded surfaces and cleaned surfaces to dry completely.

Processing

Dilution is not required.

Application type "coat"

• Processing viscosity 4 mm for +20 ºC (68 ºF) , German Industry Standardization 53211
• The processing viscosity of the product is ready for immediate application.

• Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): "Compliant" 1.2 to 1.3 mm.
• Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): "HVLP" WSB/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.

• Depending on the color and covering capacity, apply 3 to 5 spray applications of the adjusted Aquaplus water-based base paint using reduced pressure (0.8-1.5 bar) to the damaged areas.

Note

The inlet pressure for this touch-up system should be reduced as described here. Disregard the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

Drying

Evaporating time before clear lacquer application

Let ventilate at +20 ºC (68 ºF) room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.

The following make it possible to reduce the ventilation time:

• Applying matt to a painted surface can be accelerated by blowing with a spray gun, forced, IR or oven drying.
• Blowing with a spray gun is also possible after waiting at least five minutes.
• The drying time is at least 5 minutes.

Reworking

Can be painted over with:

• Two-Part HS Clear Coat

Note

The product should not be used "pure".

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Note the safety data sheets
• Wear the personal protective equipment during application

Characteristics

Flashpoint:

above +23 ºC (73.4 ºF)

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life of Touch-Up Additive for Aquaplus -LVM 030 000 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 ºC (68 ºF)

Storage Conditions

The optimal storage temperature is between +5 ºC and +35 ºC (41º and 95 ºF).

Note

Temperatures that do not fall within this range can cause damage to the product.