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Body Frame - Specifications, Other (Convertible): Application Volvo C70 I

Application data for paint materials

COLOR COAT

TypeAcrylate isocyanate 2 comp (+ hardener and thinner)
Mix 1)Follow the respective suppliers' instructions
Potlife 2)12 hours/20°C
Viscosity (dilution with thinner)16-17 sec SIS cup 4 mm/20°C
Nozzle opening1.3-1.5 mm
Spray pressure300-500 kPa (3-5 kp/cm 2 )
Coat thicknessMin 3 spray strokes; min 35 μm
Drying time8 hours/20°C; 30 min/60°C
Accelerated dryingMin distance: 30-40 cm at 70-80°C/15 min
Air drying (recommended before fast drying in an oven)10-15 min

Solid colors 2p paint

TypeBase metallic 1 comp (synthetic resin)
Viscosity16-18 sec SIS cup 4 mm/20°C
Nozzle opening1.3-1.5 mm
Spray pressure300-500 kPa (3-5 kp/cm 2 )
Coat thicknessMin 2 spray strokes: 12-18 μm
Drying timeMin 15 min (before varnish)

Base solid paint, Base metallic

TypeAcryl isocyanate 2 comp (+ hardener and thinner)
MixingFollow the respective suppliers' instructions
Pot life12 hours/20°C
Viscosity16-18 sec SIS cup 4 mm/20°C
Nozzle opening1.3-1.5 mm
Spray pressure300-500 kPa (3-5 kp/cm 2 )
Coat thicknessMin 3 spray strokes; min 35 μm
Drying time12 hours/20°C; 45 min/60°C
Accelerated drying70-80°C at a lamp distance of 30-40 cm for 15 min

VARNISH COAT

1) Color coat -details

Add softener according to the respective suppliers' instructions

2) Only mix the quantity needed for one day at a time

Type1 comp
MixFollow the respective suppliers instructions
Viscosity (dilution with thinner)18-20 sec SIS cup 4 mm/20°C
Nozzle opening1.3-1.5 mm
Spray pressure300-500 kPa (3-5 kp/cm 2 )
Coat thickness3 spray strokes; 35-40 μm
Drying time, 20°C45 min (surface-dry)
5 hours (pressure dry)
12 hours (ready for masking)
" - 60°C50 minutes (ready for assembly after cooling)

Matt black

PRIMER

Type2 comp (+ epoxy hardener and thinner)
Mixing ratioFollow the respective suppliers' instructions
Potlife 1)8 hours/20°C
Viscosity18-20 sec SIS cup 4 mm/20°C
Thin primer before applying filler14 sec
Nozzle opening1.0-1.5 mm
Spray pressure300-500 kPa (3-5 kp/cm 2 )
Coat thickness2-3 spray strokes min 35 μm
Thin layer before applying filler1 spray stroke; 10-15 μm
Drying time12 hours/20°C; 60 min/60°C, 30 min/80°C
Accelerated drying30 min 80°C
Thin layer when applying fillerAir drying 30 min/20°C (room temperature)
Sanding, 2) wetP 600 sandpaper

Method 1

TypeEtching primer
MixFollow the respective suppliers' instructions
Potlife 1)8 hours/20°C
ViscosityNo thinning
Spray pressure400-500 kPa (4-5 kp/cm 2 )
Coat thickness1 spray stroke; 10-15 μm
Drying time (surface dry)20 min/20°C; 5 min/80°C (accelerated drying)
SandingNo sanding is necessary before the intermediate coat

Method 2

1) Only mix the quantity needed for one day at a time.

2) No sanding of thin primer coat before applying filler.

PRIMER - plastic

TypeBonding primer 1 comp
Mix, viscosityNo dilution (delivery viscosity 11 sec/20°C)
Nozzle opening1.3-1.5 mm
Spray pressure300-400 kPa (3-4 kp/cm 2 )
Coat thickness1-2 spray strokes; 5-10 μm
Airing5 min/20°C
SandingNo sanding is necessary before the varnish coat
MixFollow the respective suppliers' instructions
Potlife 1)8 hours/20°C
Viscosity15-16 sec SIS cup 4 mm/20°C
Nozzle opening1.0-1.2 mm
Spray pressure300-500 kPa (3-5 kp/cm 2 )
Coat thickness2-3 spray strokes; 35-40 μm
Drying time10-15 min (air-drying) 20°C
Sanding
WetNo sanding necessary before the varnish coat.

FILLER

BASE FILLER

Mix 2)Follow the respective suppliers' instructions
Potlife4-5 min (after which hardening begins)
Dependent upon temperature
Application (on the primer)Rubber, metal or plastic base filler
Drying time20-30 min/20°C
Accelerated dryingApprox. 10 min at 70-80°C at a min distance of 30 cm
SandingP 80 or finer

Coarse base filler

TypeMulti-purpose base filler
Application (on the primer)Thin layers, max 3 times/hour
Drying time3 hours (after the last application)
SandingWet P 320 sandpaper

Fine base filler

1) Only mix the quantity needed for one day at a time.

2) Only mix the quantity needed for the repair because of hardening