Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

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Definition:

Two-Part MS Matt Clear Coat -L2K 769 020 A2-

Edition 08/2013

Product Description

Two-part MS matt clear coat is a clear coat from the two-part acrylic system.

Properties:

High elasticity

Matted adjustment

Can be cured with HS and VHS products

Gloss grade adjustments with two-part HS clear coats are possible.

Ideally suited for painting plastic

Note

The use of Two-Part MS Matt Clear Coat -L2K 769 020 A2- should be limited to small surfaces (passenger vehicle attachments).

Application Instructions

Base Surface

Suitable preliminary coatings:

Water-based base paints

Processing

Mixture ratio:

–	3:1 by volume with:

Two-Part HS Hardener -LHA 009 041 A3-

Two-Part HS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 047 A3-

Two-Part HS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 048 A3-

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Mixture ratio:

–	5:1 by volume with:

Two-Part VHS Hardener -LHA 009 051 A2-/-LVM 009 051 A5-

Two-Part VHS Hardener, Long -LHA 009 052 A2-/-LHA 009 052 A3-

Two-Part VHS Hardener, Extra Long -LHA 009 053 A2-

Note

Using varying HS/VHS hardeners and thinners results in different gloss grades.

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

The clear coat should be carefully agitated before removing the material.

Thinner:

Two-Part Thinner -LVE 009 001 A5-

Two-Part Thinner, Long -LVM 009 300 A2-

Two-Part Thinner, Special -LVM 009 200 A2-/-LVM 009 200 A5-

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Processing time/pot life:

–	Ready to spray in 4 hours at +20 °C (68 °F).

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Application type “coat”

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

–	Processing viscosity at +20 °C (68 °F) material temperature is the mixing viscosity for “Compliant” and “HVLP”.

Processing viscosity 4 mm gravity feed spraygun “Compliant” and “HVLP”:

DIN 4 mm: 14 to 16 seconds

ISO 4 mm: 28 to 33 seconds.

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Add 25 % HS hardener (3:1) and 30 % VHS hardener (5:1) at +20 °C (68 °F) material temperature

–	Use a measuring stick to mix when pouring in the thinner.

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

–	Set spray nozzle (see manufacturer's information): “Compliant” and “HVLP” to 1.3 to 1.4 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.

–	Apply two coats.

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

–	Apply one complete preliminary spray application, allow to ventilate for 15 to 20 minutes and then finish painting.

–	The prescribed layer thickness is 50 to 60 µm.

Note

Using varying application types results in different gloss grades.

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Drying

Air dry at +20 °C (68 °F) room temperature:

Dust dry after 2 to 2.5 hours

Ready for assembly after 5 to 6 hours

Dry overnight

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Final drying time with forced drying is a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Forced dry at +60 °C (68 °F) object temperature for 40 to 45 minutes

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Personal Protective Equipment:

Note the safety data sheets

Wear the personal protective equipment during application

Characteristics

Two-Part MS Matte Clear Coat

Flashpoint:	above +23 °C (68 °F)
VOC value: 2004/42/IIB(e)(840)580	The EU limit for this product (product category IIB.b) in ready-to-use form is a maximum of 840 g/L volatile organic compounds. The VOC value of this product in ready-to-use form is a maximum of 580 g/L.

Storage

The guaranteed shelf life of Two-Part MS Matt Clear Coat -L2K 769 020 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).

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