Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: 2-pack MS matt clear coat

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Designation:

2-pack MS matt clear coat -L2K 769 020 A2-

Issued 08.2013

Product description

2-pack MS clear coat is a matt clear coat from the 2-pack acrylic system.

Properties:

High elasticity

Matt finish

Can be mixed with both HS and VHS products

The degree of gloss can be adjusted by mixing with 2-pack HS clear coats.

Particularly suitable for refinishing plastic parts

Note

2-pack MS matt clear coat -L2K 769 020 A2- should be used only for small areas (add-on parts of passenger cars).

Technical data sheet

Substrate

Suitable base coats:

Waterborne base coats

Application

Mixing ratio:

–	3:1 by volume with:

2-pack HS hardener -LHA 009 041 A3-

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

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

2-pack MS matt clear coat

Mixing ratio:

–	5:1 by volume with:

2-pack VHS hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5-

2-pack VHS hardener, slow-drying -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009 052 A3-

2-pack VHS hardener, extra slow-drying -LHA 009 053 A2-

Note

Different HS and VHS hardeners and thinners result in different degrees of gloss.

2-pack MS matt clear coat

The clear coat must be stirred carefully before it is poured out of the tin.

Thinner:

2-pack thinner -LVE 009 001 A5-

2-pack thinner, slow-drying -LVM 009 300 A2-

2-pack thinner, special -LVM 009 200 A2-/-LVM 009 200 A5-

2-pack MS matt clear coat

Application time/pot life:

–	Ready-to-spray preparation approx. 4 hours at +20 °C

2-pack MS matt clear coat

Method of application: “spray”.

2-pack MS matt clear coat

–	The application viscosity at +20 °C is the “compliant” and “HVLP” mixing viscosity.

Application viscosity 4 mm, gravity-feed spray gun “compliant” and “HVLP”:

DIN 4 mm: 14-16 seconds

ISO 4 mm: 28-33 seconds

2-pack MS matt clear coat

Addition of thinner at +20 °C material temperature: 25% HS hardener (3:1) and 30% VHS hardener (5:1)

–	If thinner is added, use measuring stick to mix.

2-pack MS matt clear coat

–	Adjust spray nozzle following manufacturer's instructions to 1.3-1.4 mm for “compliancy” and “HVLP”.

–	Adjust spray pressure following manufacturer's instructions to 2.0-2.5 bar for “compliancy”.

–	Adjust atomising pressure following manufacturer's instructions to 0.7 bar for “HVLP”.

–	Apply in two coats.

2-pack MS matt clear coat

–	Apply one full coat, flash-off 15-20 minutes and then finish painting.

–	The specified thickness for the dry film is 50-60 µm.

Note

Different methods of application result in different degrees of gloss.

2-pack MS matt clear coat

Drying

Air drying at +20 °C ambient temperature:

Dust dry in 2-2.5 hours

Dry for assembly in 5-6 hours

Dry overnight

2-pack MS matt clear coat

Final flash-off time with force drying is at least 15-20 minutes.

2-pack MS matt clear coat

Force drying at +60 °C material temperature in 40-45 minutes.

2-pack MS matt clear coat

Personal protective equipment:

Adhere to the safety data sheet.

Wear personal protective equipment during application.

Data

2-pack MS matt clear coat

Flash point:	Above +23 °C
VOC content: 2004/42/IIB(e)(840)580	The EU limit value for this product (product category IIB.b) in ready-to-spray form is max. 840 g/l of volatile organic compounds. The VOC content of this product in ready-to-spray form is max. 580 g/l.

Storage

Guaranteed storage time of 2-pack MS matt clear coat -L2K 769 020 A2- is 24 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 MS matt clear coat

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