Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: 2-pack clear coat

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General information, paint / Genuine products / SprayMax System / 2-pack clear coat

Designation:

2-pack clear coat -LLS MAX 210-

Issued 12.2010

Product description

The 2-pack clearcoat -LLS MAX 210- is a high-gloss 2-component clear coat for the permanent sealing of coated surfaces. It was especially developed for partial repairs and refinishing jobs. This product has a long-lasting resistance to weathering and to chemicals, excellent petrol resistance, and it is very easy to polish. The 2-pack clear coat has a very smooth flow. It is especially used for larger surfaces (1 or 2 car parts). The raw material basis is acrylic resins. The hardener is based on isocyanate.

Properties:

Constant atomisation pressure.

Finest aerosol dispersion.

Excellent filling power.

Field of application: sport repairs and partial refinishes.

First-class painting results.

Note

Protective garments and equipment in accordance with work safety regulations must be worn:

Respirator mask, type A2/P2.

Protective gloves (e.g. latex or nitrile).

Technical data sheet

Substrate

Suitable substrates:

Solvent-based or waterborne base coats.

Old paintwork, cleaned and sanded.

Substrate	Suitability
1-pack base coat	+++
1-pack waterborne base coat	+++
2-pack top coat	++
Old paintwork	+++

Application

Activation of 2-pack aerosol can:

–	Shake can well at least 2 minutes prior to activation.

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–	Remove red push button from cap and place on hardener mixing valve on bottom of can.

2-pack clear coat

–	Press in hardener mixing valve. When pressing down hardener mixing valve, be sure that the can is turned upside down (with cap on).

2-pack clear coat

–	Shake can well at least 2 minutes again after activation.

2-pack clear coat

Application time/pot life:

–	48 hours at +20 °C

Note

The pot life depends on the ambient temperature. Higher temperatures lead to a shorter pot life, whereas lower temperatures result in a longer pot life.

2-pack clear coat

Method of application: “spray”.

–	Apply 1-2 full spray passes (30 µm per spray pass) with 10 to 15 minutes intermediate flash-off time.

Spraying distance:

–	Maintain a distance of 20-25 cm.

Note

If spray work must be interrupted, ensure that the nozzle is cleared to avoid clogging by inverting the can and spraying until the valve is empty.

2-pack clear coat

Drying

Air drying at ambient temperature of +20 °C: 12 hours.

2-pack clear coat

Flash-off time with force drying is at least 10-15 minutes.

Force drying at +60 °C material temperature: 35 to 40 minutes.

2-pack clear coat

Flash-off time with infrared drying is at least 10-15 minutes.

2-pack clear coat

Infrared drying is recommended.

Caution

Protective garments and equipment in accordance with work safety regulations must be worn.

Observe safety information sheets as well as warnings on the label of the spray can.

Shake again briefly before spraying each coat.

After fully emptying the spray can, dispose of as recycling material

WARNING

Coating materials ready for application which contain isocyanate may cause irritation to mucous membranes - especially the respiratory organs - and cause hypersensitive reactions.

Sensitisation may occur if vapours or spray mist are inhaled.

Carefully observe all rules for working with coating materials containing solvents when working with coating materials containing isocyanate. Particular care must be taken to prevent inhalation of spray mist and vapour.

Persons suffering from allergies, asthma or other respiratory problems should not work with coating products containing isocyanate.

Data

2-pack clear coat

Solids content:	33.8 % relating to the diluted paint.
Coverage:	Approx. 0.5 to 0.75 mІ per aerosol for dry film thickness of 30 to 50 μm.
Degree of gloss:	High-gloss finished.
VOC content:	668 g/l ± 258 g per aerosol.

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life is 24 months from date of production. May be used until the date stated on the label at latest if stored in sealed original containers at +20 °C.

2-pack clear coat

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