Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Aquaplus blending system
| Blending additive for Aquaplus -LVM 030 000 A2- |
| The blending additive for Aquaplus is especially suitable
for blending in Aquaplus waterborne base coat. It simplifies the
blending process. |
| Surfaces coated with primer or surfacer (2-pack HS surfacer) |
| Fully cured, solvent-resistant, well-preserved and lightly
sanded old paint or original paint |
| Suitable priming materials: |
| Depends on the object and the substrate, in accordance with
our recommendations for structure |
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Thoroughly clean factory paint, old paint or 2-pack HS
surfacer with silicone remover -LVM 020 000 A5- or slow-drying
silicone remover -LVM 020 100 A5-. |
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Dry sand using orbital sander with P400 to P500-grade paper
and dust collector or wet sand using P800 to P1000-grade
waterproof paper. |
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Lightly sand the fade-out area of the undamaged original
paintwork with P1000 to P1200-grade sandpaper. |
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Before recoating, clean again using a suitable cleaning
agent to ensure a clean surface free of residues. |
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Allow the moisture on substrates which have been wet-sanded
or cleaned to evaporate completely. |
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| Thinning is not necessary. |
| Method of application: “spray”. |
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Application viscosity 4 mm, +20 °C, DIN 53211 |
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The application viscosity of the product is the mixing
viscosity. |
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Adjust spray nozzle following manufacturer's instructions to
1.2-1.3 mm for “compliancy”. |
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Adjust spray nozzle following manufacturer's instructions to
1.3 mm for “HVLP”. |
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Adjust spray pressure following manufacturer's instructions
to 2.0-2.5 bar for “compliancy”. |
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Adjust atomising pressure following manufacturer's
instructions to 0.7 bar for “HVLP”. |
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Apply the mixed Aquaplus waterborne base coat in 3 - 5 light
coats, depending on colour and opacity, to the repair spot at
reduced spray pressure (0.8 - 1.5 bar). |
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| Manufacturer's specifications notwithstanding, the inlet
pressure should be reduced as specified for this blending
system. |
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| Flash-off time before clear coat application: |
| Flash off 15-20 minutes at +20 °C ambient temperature. |
| Ways to reduce flash-off time: |
| Surface matting can be accelerated by blowing on it with an
air diffuser or force drying with infrared radiation or low
baking. |
| It is also possible to blow on it with the spray gun after
waiting at least 5 minutes. |
| Drying time: at least 5 minutes. |
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| This product should not be used “without mixing”. |
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| Personal protective equipment: |
| Adhere to the safety data sheet. |
| Wear personal protective equipment during application. |
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| Flash point: |
Above +23 °C |
| The guaranteed storage time of Aquaplus blending additive
-LVM 030 000 A2- is 24 months from the production date. May be
used until the date stated on the label at latest if stored in
sealed original containers at +20 °C. |
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| The optimal storage temperature is +5 °C to +35 °C. |
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| Higher or lower temperatures will spoil the product. |
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Designation:
Pearlescent waterborne base coat -LPW 040 ...-
Heliochrome waterborne base coat -LHW 046 ...-
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Designation:
Uni (solid-colour) waterborne mixing paint -LWM 083 ...-
Metallic, pearlescent, special-effect waterborne m ...
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