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Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

Product Description/Objective
To achieve an optically flawless color shade transition in the blended area or adjacent parts, for example fender/door.
Application Instructions
Base Surface
Suitable base surfaces:
Two-Part HS Filler
Intact old paint
For plastic surfaces prime with Glazing Adhesion Promoter -ALO 822 000 10- and rework with elastified Two-part HS filler (Two-Part Plastic Adhesive Filler -LKF 696 009 A2-/-LKF 696 040 A2-).
   
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-.
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

Preparation
–  Sand the repair area with P500-P600 grit sandpaper or wet-sand with water-resistant P800-1000 sandpaper.
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

–  Sand the adjacent area (around the vehicle parts and the repair area) thoroughly with P1000-3000 sandpaper, only wet sand.
  Note
If beading, edges or grip recesses are present, use a sanding pad beforehand.
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

Cleaning
–  Clean the entire surface thoroughly with Silicone Remover -LVM 020 000 A5- to remove dust, sanding residue and other dirt.
–  Wipe off any residual silicone remover with a lint-free cloth, leaving no streaks.
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

–  Allow wet-sanded surfaces and cleaned surfaces to dry completely.
When using a dust extraction, use next generation towels with an effective light adhesive formula to minimize the risk of chemical or adhesive residue (for example, Dust Cloth -VAS6177-). Refer to → Chapter „Dust Cloth -VAS6177-“.
Special Instructions
Insulate sanded-through areas with Two-Part Wash Primer -LHV 043 000 A2- and then fill with Two-Part HS Performance Filler.
Test spraying on sheet metal is strongly recommended.
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

Touching-Up Three Layer Colors:
Adjusting the touch-up additives:
–  Adjust the Touch-Up Additive For Aqua Premium -LVM 035 100 A3- with 10 % Aqua Premium Hardener -LVM 045 000 A1-.
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

Repair Process, Touch-up the Neighboring Surfaces (for Example Color Matching Fender/Door)
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

–  Apply 1-2 preliminary spray applications of the Touch-Up Additive For Aqua Premium -LVM 035 100 A3--2- in the blended area with normal spray pressure on the old paint/filled surface -1-.
  Note
Pay attention that the blended area is large enough.
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

Adjusting the base color:
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

–  Apply the primary color shade, adjusted for the 5 % Aqua Premium Hardener -LVM 045 000 A1- and 10 % Additive For Aqua Premium -LVM 035 301 A3- for solid colors or 20 % Additive For Aqua Premium -LVM 035 301 A3- for effect colors and adjusted base colors -2-, onto the repair area and on the bordering touch-up area up to the covering capacity.
–  While doing so the place the run-out area in the wet Touch-Up Additive For Aqua Premium -LVM 035 100 A3--1-.
  Note
For large surfaces, at high temperatures as well as low humidity an addition of up to 10 % Aquaplus Purified Water -LVW 010 000 A5- is possible.
Curing Time:
Effect color, 45 to 60 minutes at +20 °C (68°F)
Solid colors, 90 to 120 minutes at +20 °C (68°F)
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

Ventilating/Drying
Choices:
The ventilation time should take place assisted with blowing devices at 20-40 °C (68°-104°F) until the surface becomes completely matted.
Allow 5 to 10 minutes of intermediate drying time then 10 to 15 minute final drying time at 60° to 65 °C (140° to 149°F). Let the base color shade cool off before applying the effect.
Ventilate until the surface becomes completely matted, without blowing.
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

–  After ventilating apply 1 to 2 preliminary spray applications of the Touch-Up Additive For Aqua Premium -LVM 035 100 A3--1- in the blended area without hardener.
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

Adjusting the effect color:
–  The effect color is adjusted with 20 % Additive for Aqua Premium - LVM 035 301 A3-.
  Note
For large surfaces, at high temperatures as well as low humidity an addition of up to 10 % Aquaplus Purified Water -LVW 010 000 A5- is possible.
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

Step 1, Painting the Effect Color (from the Outside Inward)
–  Apply the effect color from run-out area to the to the new part -1-. This means it is applied from the outside toward the inside (»wet-in-wet«) in the Touch-Up Additive For Aqua Premium -LVM 035 100 A3-.
–  Then if necessary apply the next effect color layer in the direction of the new part.
  Note
For some effect colors 2 to 3 additional spray applications are necessary to match the effect.
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

Step 2, Painting the Effect Color (from the Outside Inward)
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

Step 3, Painting the Effect Color (from the Outside Inward)
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

–  After ventilating, apply a two-part HS clear coat -1- over the entire repair surface.
  Note
Starting with the first spray application, it is recommended to even out the subsequent repair area/base color spray applications starting from the touch-up area that is farthest out. For that reason, the subsequent spray applications should always be remain inside the previous spray application, in order to avoid visible contours/shadows.
While processing the Aqua premium water-based base paint, the material flow (spray gun trigger) remains completely open.
The spraying pressure for the effect spray application can vary between 1.5 and 2.0 bar depending on the size of the object.
For additional notes to the drying times refer to the technical application information.
Notes for Large Area Applications:
Use the Additive for Aqua Premium -LVM 035 301 A3- when applying 3 coat effect colors.
The addition of up to 10 % Aquaplus Purified Water -LVW 010 000 A5- is recommended for large surfaces, high temperatures and low humidity.
For efficient ventilating and drying, stationary blowing devices or forced drying (for example heated drying) are recommended.
Using the Products
The spray devices should be suitable for use with water-soluble products; see manufacturer's information.
The Aqua Premium mixing paints can only be used within the color tone formulas.
When processing individual mixing paints on their own, major deviations from the information given in the application instructions are possible.
Cleaning the Tools
Rinse before and after using with Aquaplus Purified Water -LVW 010 000 A5-. Then rinse with Nitrocellulose Thinner -LVE 856 000 A3-.
Disposal
Collect liquid waste from water-soluble products and separate from liquid waste from conventional products. When mixing materials, disposal may no longer be possible, which is difficult and costly.
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

Personal Protective Equipment:
Note the safety data sheets
Wear the personal protective equipment during application
 

Aqua Premium System, Touch-Up System for Three Layer Colors

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