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

Definition:

• Two-Part Brilliant Clear Coat -L2K 769 K04 A5-

Product Description

Two-part HS brilliant clear coat is a high-gloss, VOC compliant high solid clear coat from the two-part acrylic system.

Properties:

• Very high stability under load
• Reliable application
• Very good gloss and depth
• Can be used in a number of ways by adding thinner
• Processing in two spray applications

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-
• The choice of hardener depends on the temperature and the size of the surface. See technical application information two-part VHS hardener.

Dilutable with:

• Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 009 200 A2/A5-

Processing time/pot life:

• Ready for spraying 60-75 minutes at +20 ºC (68 ºF).

Application type "coat"

• Processing viscosity 4 mm for +20 ºC (68 ºF), German Industry Standardization 53211

Adding 10 % thinner at +20 ºC (68 ºF) material temperature.

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

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

DIN 4 mm: 18 to 21 seconds

• Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): "Compliant" 1.2 to 1.3 mm.
• Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): "HVLP" 1.2 to 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.
• Apply in two spray applications with a 5 to 10 minute intermediate ventilation time. The first spray application is applied lightly, but completely.
• The recommended dry layer thickness is between 50 and 70 um.

Drying

Final drying time with forced drying is at least 10 minutes.

Forced drying is at between +60 and 65 ºC (140º and 149 ºF) for 35 to 40 minutes.

Final drying time for IR drying is a minimum of 5 to 10 minutes.

IR dry with a short-wave heater for 15 to 20 minutes and with a medium-wave heater for 10 to 15 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/A5- (drying period is lengthened).

Characteristics

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life of Two-Part Brilliant Clear Coat -L2K 769 K04 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).