Technical Data Sheet S1.05.

01 GL
Clearcoats
13.11.2020

Autoclear LV Superior
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Description

Two-pack VOC compliant clearcoat concept, consisting of three clearcoats, one dedicated hardener and three reducers,
designed for optimum application properties. This concept covers all sizes of repairs at optimum quality levels under all
application conditions. The clearcoat technology will ensure a very robust and reliable product performance combined with
high gloss level.

100 Autoclear LV Superior Clearcoats

60 Autoclear LV Superior Hardener
20 Autoclear LV Superior Reducers

Use Sikkens measuring stick

31 Blue
Spray gun set-up: Application pressure:
1.2-1.4 mm 1.7-2.2 bar at the air inlet
HVLP max 0.6-0.7 bar at the air cap

2 x 1 coat
First apply a medium closed coat, next apply a full coat

Between coats Before curing

3-5 minutes at 20°C 3-5 minutes at 20°C

20°C 60°C
Autoclear LV Superior Fast 6 hours 15 minutes
Autoclear LV Superior Medium 7 hours 25 minutes
Autoclear LV Superior Slow 8 hours 35 minutes

Use suitable respiratory protection

Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes recommends the use of a fresh air supply respirator.

Read complete TDS for detailed product information

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 Technical Data Sheet S1.05.01 GL
Clearcoats
13.11.2020

Autoclear LV Superior
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Description

Two-pack VOC compliant clearcoat concept, consisting of three clearcoats, one dedicated hardener and three reducers,
designed for optimum application properties. This concept covers all sizes of repairs at optimum quality levels under all
application conditions. The clearcoat technology will ensure a very robust and reliable product performance combined with
high gloss level.

Product and additives

Autoclear LV Superior Fast: 15 minutes drying time at 60°C

Autoclear LV Superior Medium: 25 minutes drying time at 60°C
Autoclear LV Superior Slow: 35 minutes drying time at 60°C

Hardener Autoclear LV Superior Hardener

Reducers Autoclear LV Superior Reducer Fast: spot and panel repairs below 20ºC
Autoclear LV Superior Reducer Medium: spot and panel repairs (20°C-35°C)
Autoclear LV Superior Reducer Slow: larger areas and overall refinishing at (25°C-45°C)

Accelerator Autoclear LV Superior Accelerator: for spot and panel repairs at temperatures below 30°C

Additives Autoclear Mat: See TDS 5.5.1

Basic raw materials

Autoclear LV Superior: Polyol resins

Autoclear LV Superior Hardener: Poly-isocyanate resins

Suitable substrates

Autowave
Autowave 2.0
Autobase Plus + 10% Hardener P25

Mixing

100 Autoclear LV Superior 100 Autoclear LV Superior Fast/Medium

60 Autoclear LV Superior Hardener 60 Autoclear LV Superior Hardener
20 Autoclear LV Superior Reducer(s) 20 Autoclear LV Superior Accelerator
Use measuring stick No. 31 Blue.

Viscosity

15-17 seconds DIN Cup 4 at 20°C.

Spray gun set-up / application pressure

Spray gun Fluid tip – set-up Application pressure

Gravity feed 1.2-1.4 mm 1.7-2.2 bar at the spray gun air inlet
HVLP max 0.6-0.7 bar at the air cap

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 Technical Data Sheet S1.05.01 GL
Clearcoats
13.11.2020

Autoclear LV Superior
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Application process & blending

Apply a medium closed coat, allow for 3-5 minutes flash-off and apply a full coat.
Flash off 3-5 minutes before baking.

Recoatable with itself within 24 hours

For blending, see TDS S8.01.01

Pot-life

Autoclear LV Superior Fast 30 minutes at 20°C

Autoclear LV Superior Fast + Autoclear LV Superior Accelerator 30 minutes at 20°C
Autoclear LV Superior Medium 1 hour at 20°C
Autoclear LV Superior Medium + Autoclear LV Superior Accelerator 1 hour at 20°C
Autoclear LV Superior Slow 1½ hour at 20°C

Drying times

Allow for a minimum of 5 minutes flash off time at 20°C before moving the car into a pre-heated drying oven
(booth) at 60°C. All drying times relate to standard application and object temperature.
Consider the time required for the spraybooth to reach an acceptable air temperature to enable the heat
transfer of 60°C to the object.

LV Superior LV Superior
Fast Medium LV Superior LV Superior LV Superior
LV Superior LV Superior Fast Medium Slow
Accelerator Accelerator

Dust dry 50 minutes 50 minutes 1 hour 1 ½ hours 2 ½ hours

20°C
Dry to handle* 3 hours 3 hours 6 hours 7 hours 8 hours

Dust dry 7 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes

50°C
Dry to handle* 20 minutes 25 minutes 30 minutes 50 minutes 60 minutes

Dust dry 4 minutes 6 minutes 7 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes

60°C
Dry to handle* 12 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes 25 minutes 35 minutes

*Dry to handle
Following the drying cycle at 60°C object temperature, allow the Autoclear LV Superior to cool down fully to
ambient temperature.

Allow 5 minutes flash off prior to infra red curing

The panel temperature should not exceed 100°C.
For additional information, see TDS S9.01.01

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 Technical Data Sheet S1.05.01 GL
Clearcoats
13.11.2020

Autoclear LV Superior
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Polishability

Ready to polish after the stated air-dry times or 1 hour after cool down to ambient temperature

Film thickness

µm
By using the recommended application (2 coats) 45-60

Theoretical Coverage

Ready for use mixture at 1 μm layer thickness ± 510 m²/liter

Cleaning of equipment

Sikkens Solvent or solvent borne guncleaners

VOC

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

Product storage

Product shelf-life is determined when products are stored unopened at 20°C.

Avoid extreme temperature fluctuation.
o Product shelf life data see TDS S9.01.02

AkzoNobel Car Refinish bv.

Address: Rijksstraatweg 31, PO Box 3, 2170 BA Sassenheim
Tel: +31(0)71308-6944

FOR PROFESSIONAL USE WITH SUITABLE HS&E EQUIPMENT

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 to fulfill the demands set out in the local rules and legislation. Always read the Material Data Sheet and the Technical Data Sheet for this
product if available. All advice we give or any statement made about the product by us (whether in this data sheet or otherwise) is correct to the best of our
knowledge but we have no 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 product. All products supplied and technical advices given are subject to our standard terms and conditions of sale. You
should request a copy of this document and review it carefully. The information contained in this data sheet is subject to modification from time to time in the
light of experience and our policy of continuous development. It is the user's responsibility to verify that this data sheet is current prior to using the product.

Coatings brand names mentioned in this data sheet are trademarks of or are licensed to AkzoNobel.
Head Office
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes B.V., PO Box 3 2170 BA Sassenheim, The Netherlands. www.sikkenscr.com

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