Hardener
Two-Part HS Hardener
Definition:
- Two-Part HS Hardener -LHA 009 041 A3-
- Two-Part HS Hardener, Short -LHA 021 004 A3-
- Two-Part HS Hardener, Extra Short -LHA 009 046 A2-
- Two-Part HS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 047 A3-
- Two-Part HS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 048 A3-
Product Description
These are high solid hardeners for several HS fillers and clear coats.
Properties:
- It has a high solid content for economical and environmentally friendly application.
- The choice of five versions means it can adapt well to all painting conditions and ensure reliable application.
Application Instructions
Processing
Possible base components:
- Two-Part HS Vario Filler.
- Two-Part HS Premium Filler.
- Two-Part HS Mixed Filler.
- Two-Part HS Wet-in-Wet Filler.
- Two-Part HS Clear Coat.
- Two-Part HS Vario Clear Coat.
Area of application
- The Two-Part HS Hardener -LHA 009 041 A3- is suitable for all complete and partial painting at normal temperatures.
- The Two-Part HS Hardener, Short -LHA 021 004 A3- is suitable for partial painting at low temperatures and low spray booth ventilation volumes.
- The Two-Part HS Hardener, Extra Short -LHA 009 046 A2- is suitable for spot repairs and partial painting at low temperatures.
- The Two-Part HS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 047 A3- is suitable for all complete and partial painting at high temperatures.
- The Two-Part HS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 048 A3- is suitable for all complete and partial painting at very high temperatures and is characterized by its good flow properties.
Mixture ratio:
- Refer to the technical application instructions for the respective base components
Hardener selection guide
+ + - Optimum
+ - Suitable
- - Partially suitable
- - - Not suitable

| Hardener selection | Two-Part HS Hardener -LHA 009 041 A3- | Two-Part HS Hardener, Short -LHA 021 004 A3- | Two-Part HS Hardener, Extra Short -LHA 009 046 A2- |
| Partial or complete painting (large areas) | + | - | - - |
| Partial painting (minor repairs) | + | + + | + + |
| High temperatures above +25 ºC (77 ºF) | + | - - | - - |
| Very high temperatures: +30 ºC to +35 ºC (86º to 95 ºF) | - | - - | - - |
| Normal temperature +20 ºC to +25 ºC (68º to 77 ºF) | + + | - | - - |
| Low temperature +15 ºC to +20 ºC (59º to 68 ºF) | - | + | + + |
| Oven drying | + + | + | + |
| Air drying | + + | + + | + + |
| Hardener selection | Two-Part HS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 047 A3- | Two-Part HS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 048 A3- |
| Partial or complete painting (large areas) | + + | + + |
| Partial painting (minor repairs) | + | - - |
| High temperatures above +25 ºC (77 ºF) | + | + + |
| Very high temperatures: +30 ºC to +35 ºC (86º to 95 ºF) | + | + + |
| Normal temperature +20 ºC to +25 ºC (68º to 77 ºF) | + + | + |
| Low temperature +15 ºC to +20 ºC (59º to 68 ºF) | - | - - |
| Oven drying | + + | + + |
| Air drying | + | + |
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Note the safety data sheets
- Wear the personal protective equipment during application

Characteristics
| Two-Part HS Hardener, Extra Short -LHA 009 046 A2- | All other two-part HS hardeners | |
| Flashpoint: | under +21 ºC (69.8 ºF) | above +23 ºC (73.4 ºF) |
Storage
All two-part HS hardeners have a guaranteed shelf life of 36 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
- Protect against moisture.

- Seal the container airtight immediately after removing the hardener.

Two-Part VHS Hardener and Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener
Definition:
- 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-
- Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener -LVM 009 038 A2-
- Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener, Long -LVM 009 039 A2-
Product Description
Two-part VHS hardeners and two-part VHS performance hardeners are suitable for use with high solid products.
Properties:
- It has a high solid content for economical and environmentally friendly application.
- Due to the variety of VHS and performance hardeners, they can adapt well to all painting conditions and ensure reliable application.
Application Instructions
Processing
Possible base components:
Note
The two-part HS performance filler can only be processed with two-part VHS performance hardener.
- Two-Part HS Vario Filler.
- Two-Part HS Premium Filler.
- Two-Part HS Mixed Filler.
- Two-Part HS Performance Filler.
- Two-Part HS Wet-in-Wet Filler.
- Two-Part HS Top Coat.
- Two-Part HS Clear Coat.
- Two-Part HS Vario Clear Coat.
- Two-Part HS Optimum Plus Clear Coat.
- Two-Part HS Brilliant Plus Clear Coat.
- Two-Part HS Performance Clear Coat.
Area of Application
Note
The two-part VHS performance hardeners are only to be used in the two-part HS performance filler.
- The Two-Part VHS Hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5- is suitable for all complete and partial painting at normal temperatures.
- The Two-Part VHS Hardener, Short -LHA 009 050 A2- is suitable for partial painting and low spray booth ventilation volumes.
- The Two-Part VHS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009 052 A3- is suitable for all complete and partial painting at high temperatures.
- The Two-Part VHS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 053 A2- is suitable for all complete and partial painting at very high temperatures.
- The Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener -LVM 009 038 A2- is suitable for all complete and partial painting at normal temperatures.
- The Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener, Long -LVM 009 039 A2- is suitable for all complete and partial painting at very high temperatures.
Mixture ratio:
- Refer to the technical application instructions for the respective base components
Hardener Selection Guide
+ + - Optimum
+ - Suitable
- - Partially suitable
- - - Not suitable

| Hardener Selection | Two-Part VHS Hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5- | Two-Part VHS Hardener, Short -LHA 009 050 A2- |
| Partial or complete painting (large areas) | + | - - |
| Partial painting (minor repairs) | + | + + |
| High temperatures above +25 ºC (77 ºF) | + | - - |
| Very high temperatures: +30 ºC to +35 ºC (86º to 95 ºF) | - | - - |
| Normal temperature +20 ºC to +25 ºC (68º to 77 ºF) | + + | - - |
| Low temperature +15 ºC to +20 ºC (59º to 68 ºF) | - | + + |
| Oven drying | + + | + |
| Air drying | + + | + + |
| Hardener Selection | Two-Part VHS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009 052 A3- | Two-Part VHS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 053 A2- |
| Partial or complete painting (large areas) | + | + + |
| Partial painting (minor repairs) | + | + |
| High temperatures above +25 ºC (77 ºF) | + | + + |
| Very high temperatures: +30 ºC to +35 ºC (86º to 95 ºF) | - | + + |
| Normal temperature +20 ºC to +25 ºC (68º to 77 ºF) | + + | + + |
| Low temperature +15 ºC to +20 ºC (59º to 68 ºF) | - | - |
| Oven drying | + + | + + |
| Air drying | + + | + |
| Hardener Selection | Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener -LVM 009 038 A2- | Two-Part VHS Performance Hardener, Long -LVM 009 039 A2- |
| Partial or complete painting (large areas) | + | + + |
| Partial painting (minor repairs) | + | + |
| High temperatures above +25 ºC (77 ºF) | + | + + |
| Very high temperatures: +30 ºC to +35 ºC (86º to 95 ºF) | - | + + |
| Normal temperature +20 ºC to +25 ºC (68º to 77 ºF) | + + | + + |
| Low temperature +15 ºC to +20 ºC (59º to 68 ºF) | - | - |
| Oven drying | + + | + + |
| Air drying | + + | + |
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Note the safety data sheets
- Wear the personal protective equipment during application

Characteristics
| All VHS hardeners | |
| Flashpoint: | +24 ºC (75.2 ºF) |
Storage
The guaranteed shelf life of VHS hardeners is 36 months from date of manufacture. The guaranteed shelf life of VHS performance hardeners is 12 months. Use no later than the date indicated on the label and store in original container at +20 ºC (68 ºF).

Storage Conditions
- Protect against moisture.

- Seal the container airtight immediately after removing the hardener.

Two-Part Adhesive Filler Hardener
Definition:
- Two-Part Adhesive Filler Hardener -LHA 005 000 A2-
Note
The usage and application instructions for the two-part adhesive filler hardener are described in the appropriate base component.
Aqua Premium Hardener
Definition:
- Aqua Premium Hardener -LVM 045 000 A1-
Note
The usage and application instructions for the two-part adhesive filler hardener are described in the appropriate base component.
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