Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: 2-pack thinner

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Designation:

2-pack thinner -LVE 009 001 A5-

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

2-pack thinner plus -LHA 014 000 A5-

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

Nitrocellulose thinner -LVE 856 000 A3-

Issued 04.2013

Product description

The following section describes the VW thinners which are ideally suited to car finish repairs.

These thinners can be used to alter the viscosity of the base products to achieve the best application under all conditions.

Note

They are not be used for thinning waterborne base coats.

Technical data sheet

Field of application

Mixing ratio:

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

Selection of thinners

+ + -

Ideal

+ -

Suitable

- -	Suitable to a limited extent

- - -

Not suitable

Note

This table gives a general overview of the options for using the thinners listed here. Any additional information in the technical data sheet for the base material in question takes precedence.

2-pack thinner

2-pack thinner	2-pack thinner -LVE 009 001 A5-	2-pack thinner, slow-drying -LVM 009 300 A2-	2-pack thinner plus -LHA 014 000 A5-	2-pack thinner, special -LVM 009 200 A2-/-LVM 009 200 A5-
2-pack HS top coat	+	++*	+	+ +
2-pack HS clear coats**	- -	- -	- -	+ +
2-pack acrylic primer/surfacer	+ +	+*	+ +	+ +
Wash primer	+ +	-*	+ +	+ +
* only for high temperatures above +25 °C
** 2-pack HS clear coats used in a 3:1 mixing ratio with 2-pack VHS hardeners plus thinner

Main fields of application and uses of the thinners

2-pack thinner	2-pack thinner -LVE 009 001 A5-	2-pack thinner, slow-drying -LVM 009 300 A2-	2-pack thinner plus -LHA 014 000 A5-	2-pack thinner, special -LVM 009 200 A2-/-LVM 009 200 A5-	Nitrocellulose thinner -LVE 856 000 A3-
Main field of application	Universal thinner for all two-pack acrylic products	The specially developed viscosity thinner is particularly suitable for 2-pack HS top coats and 2-pack acrylic surfacers.	Thinner for all two-pack acrylic products with drying accelerator	Specially developed viscosity thinner particularly suitable for 2-pack HS top coats, 2-pack acrylic fillers and 2-pack HS clear coats used in a 3:1 mixing ratio with 2-pack VHS hardeners plus thinner	Equipment cleaners and degreasers
Application	Adjusts the viscosity of priming materials and top coats at low and medium temperatures	Improves levelling and absorption of overspray at spray booth temperatures of above +25 °C and for large objects	Adjusts the viscosity of priming materials and top coats at low and medium temperatures	Adjusts the viscosity of priming materials and top coats at low and medium temperatures	The EU limit value for this product (product category IIB.a) in ready-to-spray form is max. 850 g/l of volatile organic compounds. VOC content: 2004/42/IIB(a)(850)840
Data	Flashpoint above +23 °C	Flashpoint above +23 °C	Flashpoint above +23 °C	Flashpoint above +23 °C	Flashpoint above +23 °C

Personal protective equipment:

Adhere to the safety data sheet.

Wear personal protective equipment during application.

2-pack thinner

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life of all thinners is 60 months from date of production. May be used until the date stated on the label at latest if stored in sealed original containers at +20 °C.

2-pack thinner

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