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

Definition:

• Two-Part MS Matt Clear Coat -L2K 769 020 A2-

Product Description

Two-part MS matt clear coat is a clear coat from the two-part acrylic system.

Properties:

• High elasticity
• Matted adjustment
• Can be cured with HS and VHS products
• Gloss grade adjustments with two-part HS clear coats are possible.
• Ideally suited for painting plastic

Note

The use of Two-Part MS Matt Clear Coat -L2K 769 020 A2- should be limited to small surfaces (passenger vehicle attachments).

Application Instructions

Base Surface

Suitable preliminary coatings:

• Water-based base paints

Processing

Mixture ratio:

3:1 by volume with:

• Two-Part HS Hardener -LHA 009 041 A3-
• Two-Part HS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 047 A3-
• Two-Part HS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 048 A3-

Mixture ratio:

5:1 by volume with:

• Two-Part VHS Hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5-
• Two-Part VHS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009 052 A3-
• Two-Part VHS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 053 A2-

Note

• Using varying HS/VHS hardeners and thinners results in different gloss grades.

• The clear coat should be carefully agitated before removing the material.

Thinner:

• Two-Part Thinner -LVE 009 001 A5-
• Two-Part Thinner, Long -LVM 009 300 A2-
• Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 009 200 A2-/-LVM 009 200 A5-

Processing time/pot life:

• Ready to spray in 4 hours 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".

Processing viscosity 4 mm gravity feed spraygun "Compliant" and "HVLP":

DIN 4 mm: 14 to 16 seconds

ISO 4 mm: 28 to 33 seconds.

Add 25 % HS hardener (3:1) and 30 % VHS hardener (5:1) at +20 ºC (68 ºF) material temperature

• Use a measuring stick to mix when pouring in the thinner.

• Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): "Compliant" and "HVLP" to 1.3 to 1.4 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.
• Apply two coats.

• Apply one complete preliminary spray application, allow to ventilate for 15 to 20 minutes and then finish painting.
• The prescribed layer thickness is 50 to 60 um.

Note

Using varying application types results in different gloss grades.

Drying

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

• Dust dry after 2 to 2.5 hours
• Ready for assembly after 5 to 6 hours
• Dry overnight

Final drying time with forced drying is a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes

Forced dry at +60 ºC (68 ºF) object temperature for 40 to 45 minutes

Personal Protective Equipment:

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

Characteristics

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life of Two-Part MS Matt Clear Coat -L2K 769 020 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).