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

Definition:

• Two-Part HS Optimum Plus Clear Coat -LZK 769 K07 A5-

Product Description

The two-part HS optimum plus clear coat is a VOC compliant high solid clear coat. Optimal application even under unfavorable booth conditions, for example low drying temperature.

Properties:

• Flexible and efficient application possible
• Dries very quickly
• Quick and easy to polish
• It is possible to use HS Spot Thinner -LVM 006 000 A2-

Application Instructions

Base Surface

Suitable preliminary coatings:

• Water-based base paints

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-
• 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-
• Two-Part Thinner, Long -LVM 009 300 A2-
• HS Spot Thinner -LVM 006 000 A2-
• See the technical application information on the LVM 006 000 A2 HS spot thinner.

For elastification. Refer to → Anchor.

Processing time/pot life:

• Ready to spray in 45 to 60 minutes at +20 ºC (68 ºF) (depending on the hardener used)

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

Note

During the spray application process, the first half spray application should form a thin, nearly complete film upon which a fully-completed spray application can be applied.

The recommended dry layer thickness is between 40 and 60 um.

Note

When using as a clear coat for minimal damage repairs (clever repair procedure), 10 % Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 0009 200 A2- and Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 009 200 A5- can be replaced with 10 % HS Spot Thinner -LVM 006 000 A2 HS-. Do not apply on slanted surfaces.

Drying

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

• Dust dry after 15 to 30 minutes
• Ready for assembly after 2 to 5 hours
• Dry overnight

Final drying time with forced drying is 5 minutes.

Forced drying at +60 ºC (140 ºF) object temperature with:

• Two-Part VHS Hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5- for 15 to 25 minutes.
• Two-Part VHS Hardener, Short -LHA 009 050 A2- for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Two-Part VHS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009 052 A3- for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Two-Part VHS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 053 A2- for 25 to 35 minutes.

Final drying time for IR drying is 5 minutes.

IR dry with short-wave heater for 8 to 12 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 VHS hardeners, 3:1 with 10 % Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 009 200 A2- or Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 009 200 A5- (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 Optimum Plus Clear Coat -LZK 769 K07 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).