Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Paintwork structure of a factory finish
| Structure of a solid-colour (uni) paint finish, conventional |
| Coat thickness approx. 80-120 µm |
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Electrophoretic primer |
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Intermediate surfacer |
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2-pack uni (solid-colour) top coat |
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| Structure of a uni (solid-colour) paint finish, waterborne
paint |
| Coat thickness approx. 80-130 µm |
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Electrophoretic finish |
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| Structure of metallic and pearlescent finish (waterborne
paint) |
| Coat thickness approx. 80-130 µm |
| 3 - |
Electrophoretic finish |
| 5 - |
Metallic or pearlescent waterborne base coat |
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| Structure of a two-coat paint finish (conventional) |
| Coat thickness approx. 100 µm |
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Electrophoretic finish |
| 4 - |
Intermediate surfacer |
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Uni (solid-colour) top coat |
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| Structure of the 2010-process finish (waterborne paint) |
| Coat thickness approx. 80-120 µm |
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Electrophoretic finish |
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Waterborne base coat (special-effect coat) |
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| Structure of a three-coat paint finish (waterborne paint) |
| Coat thickness approx. 80-140 µm |
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Electrophoretic finish |
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Waterborne base coat (colour-determining base coat) |
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Waterborne base coat (special-effect coat) |
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The specifications of coat thickness are approximate
because thickness can vary depending on colour and
differences between horizontal and vertical surfaces. |
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The specifications may be exceeded by individual
vehicles which have been repainted once or several times.
However, this need not be communicated. |
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Panels galvanised on both sides
Earlier attempts at flanged pairings have resulted in the
fact that only panels that are galvanised on both sides are ...
Other materials:
Calibrating adaptive cruise control
Conditions
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The adaptive cruise control unit -J428- needs to be
calibrated if the following conditions apply:
Adaptive cruise control unit -J428- has been removed and
then reinstalled or it has been ...
Removing and installing rear 3-point seat belt, 4-door model, with belt
tensioner
Removing
WARNING
Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic
components
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Observe disposal regulations for p ...
Engine cooling
Since higher demands are placed on the engine cooling system
when a trailer is being towed, the cooling system is uprated in
conjunction with factory fitted towing attachments if this is a
technical necessity. This is carried out, for example, by
install ...
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