Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Aquaplus System (Solid and Metallic)

Definition:

• Water-Based Solid Mixed Paint -LWM 075 ...-
• Water-Based Metallic Mixed Paint -LWM 076 ...-
• Water-Based Solid Base Paint -LUW/LWG 038 ...-
• Water-Based Metallic Base Paint -LMW/LWG 039 ...-

Product Description

The Aquaplus system is a high-quality water-soluble basepaint system. It is based upon special PU dispersion technology for high-quality solid and metallic two-coat vehicle paintwork.

Properties:

The Aquaplus system is a high-quality water-soluble basepaint system. It is based upon special PU dispersion technology for high-quality solid and metallic two-coat vehicle paintwork.

Properties:

• Easy to process
• Good stability under load
• High covering capacity
• Can be painted over with two-part HS clear coat
• VOC compliant

Note

After painting over with two-part HS clear coat it produces a high-gloss, weatherproof top coat.

Application Instructions

Base Surface

Suitable base surfaces:

• Intact old paint
• Primed and filled surfaces (two-part HS filler)
• with One-Part Wash Primer -LVM 044 007 A2-/-LVM 044 171 A2- insulated base surfaces
• with Two-Part Plastic Adhesive Filler -LKF 696 009 A2-/-LKF 696 040 A2- insulated base surfaces on plastic surfaces
• See special instructions → Anchor.

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 and dust extraction, P400-500 grit.

• Or "wet"-sand with P800-1000 sandpaper.

• Use a suitable cleaning agent before reworking to ensure a clean and residue-free surface.
• Wipe off any residual silicone remover with a lint-free cloth, leaving no streaks.

Special Instructions

• Sanded-through areas must be insulated with One-Part Wash Primer -LVM 044 007 A2-/-LVM 044 171 A2-. The sanded-through areas should not be larger than 5.0 cm in diameter.
• When using the two-part HS filler, any bare areas must be insulated with Two-Part Wash Primer -LHV 043 000 A2- or One-Part Wash Primer -LVM 044 007 A2-/-LVM 044 171 A2-.

Processing

Mixing vessels:

• Plastic containers or tin-coated cans painted on the inside

Strainers:

• Filter watery base paint through water-tight, 125 um strainers before working with cup systems.

Thinner:

• Aquaplus Purified Water -LVW 010 000 A5- (according to ISO 3696)
• Use an Aquaplus measuring stick.
• An addition of 0 to 5 % Purified Water -LVW 010 000 A5- is sufficient at higher temperatures (>+25 ºC (77 ºF) ) and a high relative humidity (> 60 %).

Note

• For safety reasons, do not store mixtures that contain both Microsilver, Extra -LWM 076 817 A2/A4- and Oxide Glaze -LWM 075 831 A1-. Pressure can build up in sealed containers!
• Accumulated residue should be immediately disposed of properly. Refer to → Anchor.

Application type "coat"

• Processing viscosity at +20 ºC (68 ºF) material temperature is the mixing viscosity for "Compliant" and "HVLP".

• Add 10 % thinner at +20 ºC (68 ºF) material temperature.

• 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.
• An application includes: applying a thin spray application and then a normal spray application. For color shades with special effects, we recommend a "finishing application".

Note

For less opaque colors, it may be necessary to apply additional spray applications after the corresponding ventilation time.

Drying

The ventilation time for clear coat application is at +20 ºC (68 ºF) room temperature for 20 minutes.

For smaller surfaces, the following make it possible to reduce the ventilation time:

• The painted surfaces can be applied more quickly by blowing them with blower nozzles (hand blowers or with stationary devices).
• Blowing with a spray gun is also possible after waiting at least five minutes.

For larger surfaces, the following make it possible to reduce the ventilation time:

• The painted surfaces can be applied more quickly by using stationary blowing devices (such as ceiling systems), infrared radiators or oven drying.
• Ceiling system 10 to 15 minutes
• IR drying 3 to 5 minutes
• Cooling time a minimum of 5 minutes

Heated Drying at +60 ºC (140 ºF)

• Combination booth at least 10 minutes including heating time
• Drying-oven at least 5 minutes.
• Cooling time a minimum of 5 minutes

Note

The evaporating and drying times specified here depend on the temperature, humidity, air sink speed in the spray booth and the number of spray applications. However, you must wait for painted surface to be applied completely.

Reworking

Can be painted over with:

• Two-part HS clear coat from the Volkswagen original paint product line

Special Instructions

Touch-up system (for attaining an optically perfect color shade transition to the adjacent parts)

Preparation:

• Sand the filled areas (dry with P400-500 or with water-proof P800-1000 paper).
• Thoroughly sand the adjacent surfaces with a fine sanding pad.
• Clean the entire surface thoroughly with Silicone Remover -LVM 020 000 A5- to remove dust, sanding residue and other dirt.
• Wipe off any residual silicone remover with a lint-free cloth, leaving no streaks.
• Allow wet-sanded surfaces and cleaned surfaces to dry completely.

Touch-up system for metallic and solid color shades:

• Thoroughly cover the filled areas with water-based paint which has been prepared for spraying.
• Expand the scope of each subsequent spray application. This overlapping results in only one misted zone.
• Expand the run-off area and touch-up with reduced pressure.
• After an appropriate final ventilation time, paint over with two-part HS clear coat.

Using the Products

• The spray devices should be suitable for use with water-soluble products; see manufacturer's information.
• The mixing paints in this top coat series can only be used within the color tone formulas. When processing individual mixing paints on their own, major deviations from the information given in the application instructions are possible.

Cleaning the Tools

• Rinse before and after using with Aquaplus Purified Water -LVW 010 000 A5-. Then rinse with Nitrocellulose Thinner -LVE 856 000 A3-.

Disposal

• Collect liquid waste from water-soluble products and separate from liquid waste from conventional products. When mixing materials, disposal may no longer be possible, which is difficult and costly.

Personal Protective Equipment:

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

Characteristics

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life for each product is:

• 24 months from date of manufacture for Water-Based Solid Mixed Paint -LWM 075 ...-.
• 24 months from date of manufacture for Water-Based Solid Base Paint -LUW/LWG 038 ...-.
• 24 months from date of manufacture for Water-Based Metallic Mixed Paint -LWM 076 ...-.
• 18/24 months from date of manufacture for Water-Based Metallic Base Paint -LMW/LWG 039 ...-

Use all of the products 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 +20 ºC (68 ºF) (not to fall below +5 ºC (41 ºF) ).

The preferred temperature is between +15 ºC (59 ºF) and +25 ºC (77 ºF).

For short-term storage (approximately 4 weeks), between +5 ºC (41 ºF) and +35 ºC (95 ºF) is acceptable.