Volkswagen Touran Service Manual: Aquaplus Touch-Up System

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Definition:

Touch-Up Additive for Aquaplus -LVM 030 000 A2-

Edition 06/2011

Product Description

The touch-up Additive for Aquaplus is especially suited for painting Aquaplus water-based base paint. This serves to simplify the touch-up process.

Application Instructions

Base Surface

Suitable base surfaces:

Primed and filled surfaces (two-part HS filler)

Hardened, solvent-resistant, well-preserved and sanded old paint or factory paints

Suitable pre-treatment materials:

l	Dependent on the object and base surface, according to our structure recommendations.

Pre-treatment of base surfaces:

Clean the factory or old paint or two-part HS filler thoroughly with Silicone Remover -LVM 020 000 A5- or Silicone Remover, Long -LVM 020 100 A5-.

Dry-sand with rotary sander with P400-500 grit and dust extraction or wet-sand with water-resistant P800-1000 grit sandpaper.

Sand the painted area of the undamaged original paint with P1000-1200 grit sandpaper.

Use a suitable cleaning agent before again reworking to ensure a clean and residue-free surface.

Allow wet-sanded surfaces and cleaned surfaces to dry completely.

Processing

Dilution is not required.

Application type "coat"

Processing viscosity 4 mm for +20 C (68 F) , German Industry Standardization 53211

The processing viscosity of the product is ready for immediate application.

Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): "Compliant" 1.2 to 1.3 mm.

Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): "HVLP" WSB/1.3 mm.

Set spray pressure (see manufacturer's information): "Compliant" to 2.0 to 2.5 bar.

Set atomizing pressure (see manufacturer's information): "HVLP" 0.7 bar.

Depending on the color and covering capacity, apply 3 to 5 spray applications of the adjusted Aquaplus water-based base paint using reduced pressure (0.8-1.5 bar) to the damaged areas.

Note

The inlet pressure for this touch-up system should be reduced as described here. Disregard the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

Drying

Evaporating time before clear lacquer application

Let ventilate at +20 C (68 F) room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.

The following make it possible to reduce the ventilation time:

Applying matt to a painted surface can be accelerated by blowing with a spray gun, forced, IR or oven drying.

Blowing with a spray gun is also possible after waiting at least five minutes.

The drying time is at least 5 minutes.

Reworking

Can be painted over with:

Two-Part HS Clear Coat

Note

The product should not be used "pure".

Personal Protective Equipment:

Note the safety data sheets

Wear the personal protective equipment during application

Characteristics

Flashpoint:

above +23 C (73.4 F)

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life of Touch-Up Additive for Aquaplus -LVM 030 000 A2- is 24 months from date of manufacture. Use no later than the date indicated on the label and store in original container at +20 C (68 F)

Storage Conditions

The optimal storage temperature is between +5 C and +35 C (41 and 95 F).

Note

Temperatures that do not fall within this range can cause damage to the product.

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