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Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

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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 (68 F).
Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Application type "coat"

 Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat
Processing viscosity at +20 C (68 F) 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 (68 F) 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 mm.
Note

Using varying application types results in different gloss grades.

 Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Drying

Air dry at +20 C (68 F) 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 (68 F) 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 (68 F)
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 (68 F).		 Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

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