Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Two-Part HS Clear Coat

Definition:

• Two-Part HS Clear Coat -L2K 769 500 A5-

Product Description

Two-part HS clear coat is a VOC compliant, high-quality high solid clear coat.

Properties:

• Easy to process
• Variable uses for two-part HS and two-part VHS hardeners
• Good spreading properties
• Brilliant surface finish

Application Instructions

Base Surface

Suitable preliminary coatings:

• Water-based base paints

Suitable pre-treatment materials:

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

Processing with Two-Part HS Hardeners

Mixture ratio:

2:1 by volume with:

• 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-
• See technical application information two-part HS hardener.

Processing time/pot life:

• Ready for spraying in 90 minutes at +20 ºC (68 ºF)

Application type "coat"

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

• Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): "Compliant" 1.3 to 1.4 mm.
• Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): "HVLP" 1.3 to 1.5 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.

• The recommended dry layer thickness is between 50 and 60 um.

Processing with Two-Part VHS Hardeners

Mixture ratio:

3:1 by volume with:

• 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-
• See technical application information for the two-part VHS hardener.

Thinner:

• Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 009 200 A2-/-LVM 009 200 A5-

Processing time/pot life:

• Ready to spray in 60 to 90 minutes at +20 ºC (68 ºF)

Application type "coat"

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

• Add 12.5 to 15 % Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 009 200 A2-/-LVM 009 200 A5-.

• Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): "Compliant" 1.3 to 1.4 mm.
• Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): "HVLP" 1.3 to 1.5 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.

• 1.5 spray applications are required to get the recommended dry layer thickness of between 50 and 60 um.

Drying

Air dry at +20 ºC (68 ºF) room temperature:

• Dust dry after 40 to 50 minutes
• Ready for assembly after 4 to 6 hours
• Dry overnight

The drying time with forced drying is at least 5 to 10 minutes.

Forced dry at +60 ºC (140 ºF) object temperature for 30 to 40 minutes

Final drying time for IR drying is at least 5 minutes.

IR dry with a short-wave heater for 10 to 15 minutes and with a medium-wave heater for 15 to 20 minutes

Special Instructions

Elastification for rigid and semi-rigid plastics:

• The base material must first be mixed with 15 % Elastic Additive -ALZ 011 001-.
• Mixture with two-part HS hardeners, 2:1
• Mixture with two-part VHS hardeners, 3:1 with 15 % thinner (drying period is lengthened).

Personal Protective Equipment:

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

Characteristics

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life of Two-Part HS Clear Coat -L2K 769 500 A5- is 48 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).