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 |
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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 |
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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:
Swellings in the tyre sidewall
A swelling in the sidewall of the tyre indicates that the
substructure of the carcass has been damaged.
Typical causes for such damage include, for example, driving
over kerbs at a sharp angle.
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Separating control unit from hydraulic unit
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
ESD workplace -VAS 6613-
Torx bit T25
If a control unit is defective, separate it from the
hydraulic unit and renew only the control ...
Removing and installing upper rear lid trim
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Wedges -T10383
Removing
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Detach retaining straps for rear shelf on left and right from window
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Paintwork in Aftersales