Topcoat HS 420

Technical Data Sheet 03 / 11 / 2010 L1.03.03 Single Stage Topcoats

Description

Two component, high solid, mixing machine based polyester/acrylic topcoat with a VOC content of 420 grams/litre. Available
in a wide variety of direct gloss/solid colours. Specifically designed for refinishing of passenger cars. A full range of
supporting ancillary items enables the product to be used successfully in a wide range of applications.

Mixing ratio 5 Topcoat HS 420

2 HS Hardener 420
1 Thinner 420
Mixing stick

N
Equipment Spray gun set-up: Application pressure:
1.2 - 1.4 mm 2 – 2.5 bar*
*refer to user manual spray gun
Application ½ + 1 coat

Flash-off Between coats

1 - 3 minutes at 20°C

Drying 20°C 60°C

11 hours 30 minutes
Protection

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Description

Two component, high solid, mixing machine based polyester/acrylic topcoat with a VOC content of 420 grams/litre.
Available in a wide variety of direct gloss/solid colours. Specifically designed for refinishing of passenger cars. A full range
of supporting ancillary items enables the product to be used successfully in a wide range of applications.

Product & ancillary items

Product Topcoat HS 420

Mixed to color formulae (by weight) using Topcoat HS 420 tinters.

Hardener HS Hardener 420

For general low bake use on repairs from a single panel up to a complete re-spray

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Thinner Thinner 420

Chemical Basis Topcoat HS 420 – Polyester and acrylic resins

HS Hardener 420 – Poly-isocyanate resins
Thinner 420 – A blend of organic solvents

Method of use
Substrates Sound original finishes, including thermoplastic acrylic
Polyester laminates
Lesonal 1K Multi Plastic Primer (RTS)
Lesonal 2K Universal Plastic Primer
Lesonal 1K Primer Filler RTS
Lesonal 2K HS Primer Filler
Lesonal 2K Filler 540 (RTS)
Lesonal 2K High Build Filler
Lesonal 2K Epoxy Primer

Substrate preparation Remove any surface contamination before sanding. Sand with P1000 wet or P500 dry.
After sanding work is completed, remove any surface contamination prior to Topcoat
HS 420 application using an appropriate surface cleaner.

Mixing Ratio 5 volumes – Topcoat 420

(mixing stick N or mixing ratio chart) 2 volumes – HS Hardener 420
1 volume – Thinner 420
Mix in a parallel sided container and stir well before use.

Spraying viscosity When mixed as described the correct spray viscosity is achieved.
17-21 sec. DIN Cup 4 at 20°C

Potlife 2 hours at 20°C

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Spraying Pressure Spray gun Fluid opening Spraying pressure

HVLP Gravity Feed 1.2-1.4 mm 0.7 bar (at air cap)*
LVLP (HR) Gravity Feed 1.2-1.4 mm 2-2.5 bar (at air inlet)*

*Please refer to user manual spray gun used

Application Technique Apply an even, light flowing coat allowing for a flash off time of 1-3 minutes at 20°C
between coats. Next apply a wet flowing coat.

Film thickness 45 - 65 microns

Theoretical usage 8.5m²/litre at a layer thickness of 45 microns (ready for use mixture)
The practical material usage depends on many factors, i.e. shape of the object,
roughness of the surface, application method and application circumstances

Equipment cleaning Use Multi Thinners or a nitrocellulose thinner.

Drying times at 20°C at 60°C

Dust free 1 hr. 10 min.
Tack free 6 hrs. 25 min.
Dry to handle 11 hrs. 30 min.

Half power Full power

Infra red short wave 5 min. 9 min.
Light colours 5 min. 6 min.
Dark colours

Helpful tips Application on thermoplastic acrylic finishes:

These types of finishes can be very sensitive to solvents from the paint that you are
applying. The net result can be poor gloss and in extreme cases, contour mapping,
and/or sanding scratch swelling. When applying topcoat, greater care is needed to
avoid problems:
1) Extend the flash off time between coats;
2) Don’t apply excessively heavy or double coats.
Similar attention should be paid when applying primers or surfacers.

Shelf life All tinters 4 years

Except tinter 01, 60 and 72: 2 years

VOC 2004/42/IIb(d)(420)416
The EU limit value for this product (product category: IIB.d) in ready to use form is
max.420 g/litre VOC.
The VOC content of this product in ready to use form is max. 416 g/litre.

Topcoat HS 420 ancillaries Gloss Reducer 01, TDS L1.08.06

Texture additive, TDS L1.08.03
Topspeed, TDS L12.08.04

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AkzoNobel Coatings LTD, Car Refinishes AkzoNobel CR Ireland

Address: 136 Milton Park, Abingdon Address: Avonbeg Industrial Estate
Oxfordshire OX14 4SB Long Mile Road, Dublin 12
Tel: 00 44 (0)1235 862226 Tel: 00 353 (0)1450 1344

FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

IMPORTANT NOTE The information in this data sheet is not intended to be exhaustive and is based on the present state of our knowledge and on current laws:
any person using the product for any purpose other than that specifically recommended in the technical data sheet without first obtaining written confirmation
from us as to the suitability of the product for the intended purpose does so at his own risk. It is always the responsibility of the user to take all necessary steps
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control over the quality or the condition of the substrate or the many factors affecting the use and application of the product. Therefore, unless we specifically
agree in writing otherwise, we do not accept any liability whatsoever for the performance of the product or for any loss or damage arising out of the use of the
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