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Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Factory Paint Paint Structure

Structure of a Solid-Color Paint System, Conventional
Approximately 80-120 µm thick
1 -  Steel Panel
2 -  Zinc Phosphate Coating
3 -  Electrophoretic Dip Primer
4 -  Intermediate Filler
5 -  Two-Part Solid Top Coat
 

Factory Paint Paint Structure

Structure of a Solid-Color Paint System, Water-Based Paint
Approximately 80-130 µm thick
1 -  Steel Panel
2 -  Zinc Phosphate Coating
3 -  Cathodic Electrophoretic Painting
4 -  Water-Based Filler
5 -  Water-Based Paint
6 -  Two-Part Clear Coat
 

Factory Paint Paint Structure

Structure of a Metallic and Pearl Color Paint System, Water-Based Paint
Approximately 80-130 µm thick
1 -  Steel Panel
2 -  Zinc Phosphate Coating
3 -  Cathodic Electrophoretic Painting
4 -  Water-Based Filler
5 -  Water-Based Metallic/Pearl Color Base Coat
6 -  Two-Part Clear Coat
 

Factory Paint Paint Structure

Structure of a Two-Coat Paint System, Conventional
Approximately 100 µm thick
1 -  Steel Panel
2 -  Zinc Phosphate Coating
3 -  Cathodic Electrophoretic Painting
4 -  Intermediate Filler
5 -  Solid Top Coat
6 -  Two-Part Clear Coat
 

Factory Paint Paint Structure

Structure of a 2010 Paint Process Paint System, Water-Based Paint
Approximately 80-120 µm thick
1 -  Steel Panel
2 -  Zinc Phosphate Coating
3 -  Cathodic Electrophoretic Painting
4 -  Water-Based Paint (Functional Coating)
5 -  Two-Part Clear Coat
 

Factory Paint Paint Structure

Structure of a Three-Coat Paint System, Water-Based Paint
Approximately 80-140 µm thick
1 -  Steel Panel
2 -  Zinc Phosphate Coating
3 -  Cathodic Electrophoretic Painting
4 -  Water-Based Filler
5 -  Water-Based Paint (Pigmented Basic Color)
6 -  Water-Based Paint (Effect Coating)
7 -  Two-Part Clear Coat
  Note
The approximate specification for the layer thickness can vary depending on the color and illustrates the differences in vertical and horizontal surfaces.
The specifications can be exceeded on individual vehicles when painting a second or multiple times. This however does not have to be mentioned.
 

Factory Paint Paint Structure

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Customer Service Paint Paint Structure
Galvanized Sheet Metal on Both Sides Previous attempts to match flanges have led to the use of only galvanized sheet metal on both sides. Only here d ...

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Indicator lamps
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Vehicle-specific weight ratings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All data in this manual apply to the basic model. The vehicle data sticker in the service schedule and the official vehicle documents show which ...

Tread depth and wear indicators
Fig. 147 Tyre tread: wear indicators First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsTread depth Difficult driving situations demand the deepest possible tread depth for the tyres and the same tread depth for the tyres on the front and rear axles. This applies in pa ...

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