Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Two-Part Epoxy Primer Filler

Definition:

• Two-Part Epoxy Primer Filler -LLS MAX 220 M1-, beige (250 ml)
• Two-Part Epoxy Primer Filler -LLS MAX 220 M2-, beige (400 ml)

Product Description

The Two-Part Epoxy Primer Filler -LLS MAX 220 M1/M2- is a two-component epoxy spray can for use with small damaged areas. Do not use in areas vulnerable to stone impact.

The EP primer filler must be protected by the trim panels, body covers, wheel housing liners and UBS material in the underbody area. All difficult to reach areas must be sealed with wax underbody protection.

For work safety, wear appropriate, personal protective equipment.

Properties:

Can be used in a number of ways

Good corrosion protection

Application Instructions

Base Surface

Suitable base surfaces:

• Bare sheet steel, sanded
• Cleaned and sanded, galvanized/electrolytically zinced sheet steel or soft aluminum
• Well-sanded old paint or factory paint
• Original replacement primer, sanded
• Cleaned and sanded UP-GF surfaces, free of separating agents
• Surfaces prepared with two-part polyester products and then sanded very fine.

Pre-treatment of base surfaces:

• Carefully clean using Silicone Remover -LVM 020 000 A5- or Silicone Remover, Long -LVM 020 100 A5-.

• Then, sand.

• Use a suitable cleaning agent before reworking to ensure a clean and residue-free surface.

Caution

The Two-Part Epoxy Primer Filler -LLS MAX 220 M1/M2- may not be applied to PVB (acid-hardening) adhesive primers or one-part primers (for example, synthetic resin).

Processing

Application:

• Shake before using.

• Remove the red push button on the cap and set it on the valve for the hardener mixture on the bottom of the can.

• Press in the valve for the hardener mixture. Make sure when pressing down the valve for the hardener mixture that the can is upside down.

• Shake the can thoroughly for two minutes.

Processing time/pot life:

• Eight hours at +20 ºC (68 ºF)

Application type "coat"

• Apply two to three spray applications with a 5 to 10 minute intermediate ventilation time.

Spraying distance:

• Maintain a distance of 20 to 25 cm.

Reaction Temperature:

• Minimum +15 ºC (59 ºF).
• The recommended dry layer thickness is between 50 and 70 um.

Note

If the spraying procedure is interrupted, make sure that the valve above the spray head is empty to prevent any nozzle blockage.

Drying

The drying time with forced drying is at least 5 to 15 minutes.

Forced drying at +60 to 65 ºC (140º to 149 ºF) object temperature is 40 to 45 minutes for a layer thickness of 50 to 70 um.

The drying time for IR drying is a minimum of 10 to 20 minutes.

IR drying with a 50 to 70 um layer thickness is 3 to 5 minutes with a short-wave heater at 50% power and then 15 to 20 minutes at 100% power.

Further Processing

• Dry-sand with rotary sander and dust extraction. P400-500 grit sandpaper

• Wet-sand with P800-1000 grit sandpaper

Reworking

Can be painted over with:

• Two-part HS top coats
• Water-based base paint and two-part HS clear coat

Note

• Any faults in the base surface can be "filled" with two-part polyester filler.
• After drying and intermediate sanding, the filled patches can be re-insulated using Two-Part Epoxy Primer Filler -LLS MAX 220 M1/M2-.

Caution

For work safety, wear appropriate, personal protective equipment.

Note the safety data sheets as well as the warnings on the label of the spray nozzle.

Before processing and activating the hardener cartridge, the can must be shaken for approximately two minutes. Shake briefly again before every subsequent spray application.

Dispose of the empty spray cans as recyclable material.

Characteristics

VOC value: 2004/42/IIB(e)(840)650

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 650 g/L.

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life of 36 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).