Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Aquaplus Touch-Up System
Definition:
- Touch-Up Additive for Aquaplus -LVM 030 000 A2-
Product Description
The touch-up Additive for Aquaplus is especially suited for painting Aquaplus
water-based base paint. This serves to simplify the touch-up process.
Application Instructions
Base Surface
Suitable base surfaces:
- Primed and filled surfaces (two-part HS filler)
- Hardened, solvent-resistant, well-preserved and sanded old paint or
factory paints
Suitable pre-treatment materials:
- Dependent on the object and base surface, according to our structure
recommendations.
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 with P400-500 grit and dust extraction or
wet-sand with water-resistant P800-1000 grit sandpaper.

- Sand the painted area of the undamaged original paint with P1000-1200
grit sandpaper.

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

- Allow wet-sanded surfaces and cleaned surfaces to dry completely.

Processing
Dilution is not required.
Application type "coat"

- Processing viscosity 4 mm for +20 ºC (68 ºF) , German Industry
Standardization 53211
- The processing viscosity of the product is ready for immediate
application.

- 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.

- Depending on the color and covering capacity, apply 3 to 5 spray
applications of the adjusted Aquaplus water-based base paint using reduced
pressure (0.8-1.5 bar) to the damaged areas.

Note
The inlet pressure for this touch-up system should be reduced as described
here. Disregard the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Drying

Evaporating time before clear lacquer application
Let ventilate at +20 ºC (68 ºF) room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
The following make it possible to reduce the ventilation time:
- Applying matt to a painted surface can be accelerated by blowing with a
spray gun, forced, IR or oven drying.
- Blowing with a spray gun is also possible after waiting at least five
minutes.
- The drying time is at least 5 minutes.

Reworking
Can be painted over with:
Note
The product should not be used "pure".

Personal Protective Equipment:
- Note the safety data sheets
- Wear the personal protective equipment during application

Characteristics
Flashpoint: |
above +23 ºC (73.4 ºF) |
Storage
The guaranteed shelf life of Touch-Up Additive for Aquaplus -LVM 030 000 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 ºC (68 ºF)

Storage Conditions
The optimal storage temperature is between +5 ºC and +35 ºC (41º and 95 ºF).
Note
Temperatures that do not fall within this range can cause damage to the
product.

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