Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: 2-pack HS hardener

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Designation:

2-pack HS hardener -LHA 009 041 A3-

2-pack HS hardener, fast-drying -LHA 021 004 A3-

2-pack HS hardener, extra fast-drying -LHA 009 046 A2-

2-pack HS hardener, slow-drying -LHA 009 047 A3-

2-pack HS hardener, extra slow-drying -LHA 009 048 A3-

Issued 10.2014

Product description

The products described here are High Solid hardeners suitable for selected HS surfaces and clear coats.

Properties:

Their high solids content allows for economical and environmentally friendly application.

A choice of 5 versions makes them suitable for all painting conditions and ensures very reliable application.

Technical data sheet

Application

Possible base materials:

2-pack HS Vario surfacer → Chapter

2-pack HS premium surfacer → Chapter.

2-pack HS mixture surfacer → Chapter.

2-pack HS wet-on-wet surfacer → Chapter

2-pack HS clear coat → Chapter.

2-pack HS Vario clear coat → Chapter.

Field of application

1 -	2-pack HS hardener -LHA 009 041 A3- is suitable for full and partial refinishes at normal temperatures.

2 -	2-pack HS hardener, fast-hardening -LHA 021 004 A3- is suitable for partial refinishes and low exhaust air volume in the spray booth.

3 -	2-pack HS hardener, extra fast-drying -LHA 009 046 A2- is suitable for spot repairs and partial refinishes at low temperatures.

4 -	2-pack HS hardener, slow-drying -LHA 009 047 A3- is suitable for all full and partial refinishes, even at high temperatures.

5 -	2-pack HS hardener, extra slow-drying -LHA 009 048 A3- is suitable for full and partial refinishes, even at very high temperatures. Finishes applied using this hardener are characterised by excellent levelling

Mixing ratio:

–	Refer to the technical data sheet for the respective base material.

Hardener selection table

+ + -

Ideal

+ -

Suitable

- -	Suitable to a limited extent

- - -

Not suitable

2-pack HS hardener

Hardener selection	2-pack HS hardener -LHA 009 041 A3-	2-pack HS hardener, fast-drying -LHA 021 004 A3-	2-pack HS hardener, extra fast-drying -LHA 009 046 A2-
Complete or partial refinish (large areas)	+	-	- -
Partial refinish (small repairs)	+	+ +	+ +
High temperatures, above +25 °C	+	- -	- -
Very high temperatures, +30 °C to +35 °C	-	- -	- -
Normal temperatures, +20 °C to +25 °C	+ +	-	- -
Low temperatures, +15 °C to +20 °C	-	+	+ +
Low baking	+ +	+	+
Air drying	+ +	+ +	+ +

Hardener selection	2-pack HS hardener, slow-drying -LHA 009 047 A3-	2-pack HS hardener, extra slow-drying -LHA 009 048 A3-
Complete or partial refinish (large areas)	+ +	+ +
Partial refinish (small repairs)	+	- -
High temperatures, above +25 °C	+	+ +
Very high temperatures, +30 °C to +35 °C	+	+ +
Normal temperatures, +20 °C to +25 °C	+ +	+
Low temperatures, +15 °C to +20 °C	-	- -
Low baking	+ +	+ +
Air drying	+	+

Personal protective equipment:

Adhere to the safety data sheet.

Wear personal protective equipment during application.

Data

2-pack HS hardener

	2-pack HS hardener, extra fast-drying -LHA 009 046 A2-	All other 2-pack HS hardeners
Flash point:	Below +21 °C	Above +23 °C

Storage

Guaranteed storage time of all 2-pack HS hardeners is 36 months from production date. May be used until the date stated on the label at latest if stored in sealed original containers at +20 °C.

2-pack HS hardener

Storage conditions

–	Do not store in damp conditions.

2-pack HS hardener

–	After use, replace container lid immediately, ensuring an airtight seal.

2-pack HS hardener

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