Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Thinners

Two-Part Thinner

Definition:

• Two-Part Thinner -LVE 009 001 A5-
• Two-Part Thinner, Long -LVM 009 300 A2-
• Two-Part Thinner, Plus -LHA 014 000 A5-
• Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 009 200 A2-/-LVM 009 200 A5-
• Nitrocellulose Thinner -LVE 856 000 A3-

Product Description

The following section describes the VW thinners that are optimally suited to vehicle paint repairs.

These thinners can be used to alter the viscosity of the base products to achieve the best application under all conditions.

Note

They may not be used for thinning water-based base paints.

Application Instructions

Area of Application

Mixture ratio:

• Refer to the technical application instructions for the respective base components

Thinner Selection

+ + - Optimum

+ - Suitable

- - Partially suitable

- - - Not suitable

Note

This table gives a general overview of the options for using the thinners listed here. Any additional information in the technical application information for the respective base component should take precedence.

Main areas of application and thinner uses

Personal Protective Equipment:

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

Storage

All thinners have a 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 ºC (68 ºF)

HS Spot Thinner

Definition:

• HS Spot Thinner -LVM 006 000 A2-

Product Description

HS Spot Thinner -LVM 006 000 A2- is a special drying accelerator for minor repairs in certain Two-Part HS Clear Coats and Two-Part HS Top Coats. The clear coat and top coat remain VOC compliant at the specified mixture.

Use:

• Clever repair area of application
• Only for small surfaces
• Do not apply to horizontal surfaces

Application Instructions

Base Surface

See the technical application instructions for the respective base component

Suitable preliminary coatings:

• Two-Part HS Brilliant Plus Clear Coat -LZK 769 K05 A5-
• HS Vario Clear Coat -L2K 769 K01 A5-
• Two-Part HS Performance Clear Coat -LZK 769 K06 A5-
• Two-Part HS Optimum Plus Clear Coat -LZK 769 K07 A5-
• Two-Part HS Solid Top Coat -L2K 073 ... ..-
• Two-Part HS Mixed Paint -L2K 074 ... ..-

Processing

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-

Dilutable with:

HS Spot Thinner -LVM 006 000 A2- (HS spot thinner is added instead of Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 009 200 A2-/-LVM 009 200 A5-)

• +5 % for Two-Part HS Brilliant Plus Clear Coat -LZK 769 K05 A5-
• + 12.5 % for HS Vario Clear Coat -L2K 769 K01 A5-
• +5 % for Two-Part HS Performance Clear Coat -LZK 769 K06 A5-
• + 10 % for Two-Part HS Optimum Plus Clear Coat -LZK 769 K07 A5-
• +12,5 % bei Two-Part HS Solid Top Coat -L2K 073 ... ..-/Two-Part HS Mixed Paint -L2K 074 ... ..-

Processing time/pot life:

• Ready to spray in 35 to 45 minutes at +20 ºC (68 ºF) (clear coat with Two-Part VHS Hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5-)
• Ready to spray in 50 to 60 minutes at +20 ºC (68 ºF) (clear coat with Two-Part HS Solid Top Coat -L2K 073 ... ..-/Two-Part HS Mixed Paint -L2K 074 ... ..-)

Application:

• For the application of the clear coat and the two-part HS mixed/top coat, refer to the respective technical application information.

Note

• Technological disadvantages can occur with large surface applications and horizontal surfaces (the hood, for example).
• A "short" hardening system is preferred when using inside the clever repair system.

Personal Protective Equipment:

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

Characteristics

Storage

The HS spot thinner has a guaranteed shelf life of 24 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).

Purified Water

Definition:

• Aquaplus Purified Water -LVW 010 000 A5-

Note

The technical application information for this product is not required.