Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Aquaplus blending system
| Blending additive for Aquaplus -LVM 030 000 A2- |
| The blending additive for Aquaplus is especially suitable
for blending in Aquaplus waterborne base coat. It simplifies the
blending process. |
| Surfaces coated with primer or surfacer (2-pack HS surfacer) |
| Fully cured, solvent-resistant, well-preserved and lightly
sanded old paint or original paint |
| Suitable priming materials: |
| Depends on the object and the substrate, in accordance with
our recommendations for structure |
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Thoroughly clean factory paint, old paint or 2-pack HS
surfacer with silicone remover -LVM 020 000 A5- or slow-drying
silicone remover -LVM 020 100 A5-. |
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Dry sand using orbital sander with P400 to P500-grade paper
and dust collector or wet sand using P800 to P1000-grade
waterproof paper. |
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Lightly sand the fade-out area of the undamaged original
paintwork with P1000 to P1200-grade sandpaper. |
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Before recoating, clean again using a suitable cleaning
agent to ensure a clean surface free of residues. |
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Allow the moisture on substrates which have been wet-sanded
or cleaned to evaporate completely. |
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| Thinning is not necessary. |
| Method of application: “spray”. |
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Application viscosity 4 mm, +20 °C, DIN 53211 |
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The application viscosity of the product is the mixing
viscosity. |
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Adjust spray nozzle following manufacturer's instructions to
1.2-1.3 mm for “compliancy”. |
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Adjust spray nozzle following manufacturer's instructions to
1.3 mm for “HVLP”. |
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Adjust spray pressure following manufacturer's instructions
to 2.0-2.5 bar for “compliancy”. |
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Adjust atomising pressure following manufacturer's
instructions to 0.7 bar for “HVLP”. |
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Apply the mixed Aquaplus waterborne base coat in 3 - 5 light
coats, depending on colour and opacity, to the repair spot at
reduced spray pressure (0.8 - 1.5 bar). |
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| Manufacturer's specifications notwithstanding, the inlet
pressure should be reduced as specified for this blending
system. |
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| Flash-off time before clear coat application: |
| Flash off 15-20 minutes at +20 °C ambient temperature. |
| Ways to reduce flash-off time: |
| Surface matting can be accelerated by blowing on it with an
air diffuser or force drying with infrared radiation or low
baking. |
| It is also possible to blow on it with the spray gun after
waiting at least 5 minutes. |
| Drying time: at least 5 minutes. |
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| This product should not be used “without mixing”. |
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| Personal protective equipment: |
| Adhere to the safety data sheet. |
| Wear personal protective equipment during application. |
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| Flash point: |
Above +23 °C |
| The guaranteed storage time of Aquaplus blending additive
-LVM 030 000 A2- is 24 months from the production date. May be
used until the date stated on the label at latest if stored in
sealed original containers at +20 °C. |
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| The optimal storage temperature is +5 °C to +35 °C. |
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| Higher or lower temperatures will spoil the product. |
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Designation:
Pearlescent waterborne base coat -LPW 040 ...-
Heliochrome waterborne base coat -LHW 046 ...-
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Designation:
Uni (solid-colour) waterborne mixing paint -LWM 083 ...-
Metallic, pearlescent, special-effect waterborne m ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing steering column electronics control unit -J527-,
Kostal
Note
Airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring -F138-
is integrated in steering column electronics control unit
-J527-.
When renewing the control unit, select “Renew” function for
the respec ...
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
Fig. 55 Folding the front passenger seat
backrest forwards
Fig. 56 Unlatching the folding front passenger
seat backrest
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The front passenger seat backrest can be folded forwards
to a horizontal position.
The front ...
Parking using the Park Assist system
Fig. 158 Parking space detected. A: parallel
parking, B: perpendicular parking
Fig. 159 In the lower section of the centre
console: button for switching on the Park Assist system manually
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Preparation for parking
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