General Paint Information

Blender

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Definition:

Blender -LVE 013 100 A2-

Edition 10/2012

Product Description

Blender was developed for hassle-free two-part clear coat and top coat touch-up.

Properties:

Easy to use (pure)

Applies well to all base surfaces

Blends well with the old paint

Application Instructions

Preparation

Applying base paint:

Keep the filler surface as small as possible.

Paint filler spot thoroughly with water-based base paint (overlapping spray applications)

Touch-Up System for Two-Part Clear Lacquers

Mixing ratio for two-part clear coat:

l Adjust the two-part clear coat according to technical application information. Refer to → Chapter "Clear Coats".
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Painting:

Paint over the water-based base paint with adjusted clear coat (overlapping spray applications).
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Touch-up process:

Apply pure Blender -LVE 013 100 A2- onto the touch-up area inside the sanded surface.
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Touch-Up System for Two-Part Top Coats

Mixing ratio for two-part top coat:

l Adjust the two-part top coat according to technical application information. Refer to → Chapter "Top Coats".
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Painting:

Paint over filler area thoroughly (overlapping spray applications).
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Touch-up process:

Apply pure Blender -LVE 013 100 A2- onto the touch-up area inside the sanded surface.
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Polishing the Touch-Up Zones

Air dry at +20 C (68 F) room temperature:

Polish the touch-up areas after they have dried overnight

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

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Forced drying is at +60 C (140 F) object temperature for 30 minutes.

After that, allow the touch-up areas to cool off for an hour and polish at +20 C (68 F) room temperature.
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Final drying time for IR drying is a minimum of 5 to 10 minutes.

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IR dry with a short-wave radiator for 10 minutes

After that, allow the touch-up areas to cool off for an hour and polish at +20 C (68 F) room temperature.
Note Polish the touch-up area with fine polishing paste by hand or with a polishing machine.

To finish, treat the surface with high-gloss sealant.

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Personal Protective Equipment:

Note the safety data sheets

Wear the personal protective equipment during application

Characteristics

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Flashpoint: +20 C (68 F)

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life of 60 months from date of manufacture. Use no later than the date indicated on the label and store in original container at +20 C (68 F).
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