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 Bowden cable B for entry assistance
Removing
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Remove front seat
→ Chapter.
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Secure front seat on seat repair stand
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Move front seat to highest position.
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Fuses in the vehicle
Fig. 228 Fuse box cover in the dash panel:
A: left-hand drive vehicle, to the left-hand side of the steering wheel B: right-hand
drive vehicle, on the driver side
Fig. 229 In the engine compartment: cover
① of fuse box with plastic pliers ②
First read and observe the introductory infor ...
Removing and installing crash bar
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331
Removing
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Remove knee airbag with igniter
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