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 |
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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:
Removing and installing radiator grille
Removing
Note
On vehicles with a flap for the charging bay in the radiator grille,
the connector must be disconnected first.
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Remove bolts -2-.
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Release catc ...
Connecting air conditioner service station
For vehicles that have connections on both
low-pressure and high-pressure sides of refrigerant circuit
Connecting air conditioner service
station for measuring and checking
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Switch off ig ...
Adjusting camber at front wheels
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Note
Camber correction is necessary only after body repairs.
Camber cannot be ad ...
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