AQUA-BODY
WATERBORNE
BASECOAT MIX SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
 DESCRIPTION
 MIX SYSTEM
 BASIC TINTERS CODIFICATION
 COLORISTIC ISSUES
 PACKAGE
 SHELF STORAGE
 ADDITIVES
 UNDERCOAT-CLEARCOAT
 APPLICATION
 QYALITY FEATURES
 FAQ’s (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
DESCRIPTION
 AUTOMOTIVE REFINISH PAINT
(PASSENGER CARS, BUSES, TRUCKS)
 1K WATERBORNE BASECOAT
 ACRYLIC BASED PAINT
 AIR-DRYING
 SPOT, PANEL AND OVERALL REPAIR
 VOC COMPLIANT ACCORDING TO
EU-LEGISLATION
 SHADE FORMULAS RELY ON MIX-SYSTEM
USING 52 BASIC TINTERS
MIX-SYSTEM
52 BASIC
TINTERS
27 SOLID
BASES
6 METALLICS
(ALUMINUMS)
13 PEARLS
6 XIRALLIC
PEARLS
Basic Tinters Codification 1
• 7xxx-X for Solid colours (27)
7102-Y
7209-O
7413-V
7103-Y
7307-R
7414-V
7104-Y
7308-R
7105-Y
7309-R
7107-Y
7311-R
7108-Y
7312-R
7822-RB
7515-B
7923-W
7517-B
7925-W
7518-B
7926-BL
7519-B
7927-BL
7619-G
7928-BLT
7621-G
7929-YT
• 77xx-A for Aluminums (6)
7742-A 7743-A 7745-A
7746-A 7747-A 7750-A
Basic Tinters Codification 2
• P7xxx-X for Pearls (13)
P7128-Y
P7329-R
P7533-B
P7941-W
P7129-YG
P7330-R
P7534-B
P7943-W
P7331-R
P7635-G
• X7xxx-X for Xirallic Pearls (6)
X7130-YG
X7332-R
X7535-B
X7637-G
X7839-RB
X7944-W
P7838-RB
P7432-R
P7636-G
Coloristic issues
• Manually sprayed colourchip card, most
common and newest shades
• Standard Shades/Variants
• Will be updated regularly
• CD delivered to customer contains
15,000+ shade recipes (April 2011)
Package
• 26 Basic Tinters with lower consumption will be
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supplied in 0.5 lt plastic bottles
26 Basic Tinters more often used will be
supplied in 1 lt plastic bottles
REDUCED COST & WASTE
DO NOT USE METALLIC CANS;
only metallic cans with inner plastic coating
Shelf storage
• Basic tinters stored in special designed cabinet.
• Non stirred but heated system
• Temperature limits during storage +5°C till
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+35°C
Same limits when transported
Shelf life 1 year when opened / 18 months from
production date
AQUA BODY ADDITIVES
• AQUA BODY 773 SPRAYING SOLVENT
Activator, Reducer, Thinner
• AQUA BODY 772 DEGREASER
For Surface Pretreatment & Spray-Gun
cleaning
• AQUA BODY 776 BLEND-IN THINNER
Blending on boundary area for fade-out
• AQUA BODY 774 HARDENER
For use on inner parts, where no clearcoat is
applied, e.g. under hood
UNDERCOAT / CLEARCOAT
• ALL ACRYLIC SOLVENTBORNE PRIMERS IN HBBODY SORTIMENT ARE SUITABLE
PRO P333, P334, P335
BODYFILL 300, 305, 307, 310, 360
• ALL ACRYLIC SOLVENTBORNE CLEARCOATS IN
HB-BODY SORTIMENT ARE SUITABLE
AUTOCLEAR 491, 492, 495, 496, 497, 499
HB BODY PRO 494
• NO NEED TO USE WATERBORNE PRIMERS OR
CLEARCOATS
Application 1
• Pretreatment of surface to be painted is crucial to
final performance as well as proper cleaning of
spraying equipment
- Clean surface thoroughly using AQUA BODY 772
DEGREASER
- Wash-out spraying gun using AQUA BODY 772
DEGREASER
- Wipe dry & blow surface with Spraying-gun
• Filter ready made recipe with 125 μm strainer
Some Alu’s & Pearls are very coarse by nature, slower
passing through filter
Application 2
Shake gently the AQUA BODY bottle prior
to use. Very intense shaking leads to foam
formation.
First stirr thoroughly directly after mixing
the formula and afterwards reduce with
thinner
Add 10-15% AQUA BODY 773 SPRAYING
SOLVENT
Application 3
Spray gun type: HVLP
Spray gun nozzle: 1.2-1.3 mm
Application pressure: 1.7-2.2 bar
Application metallic colors:
Medium coat - Full coat – Drop coat (Mist)
Application solid colors:
Medium coat - Full coat
If necessary apply additional mist for good coverage
Between 1st coat – 2nd coat: Flash off till matt
Prior to clearcoat application:
Flash off until completely matt ~20 minutes at 25°C
Drop coat (mist or orientation coat) for metallics:
Just before full coat completely matt
Application 4
Applying Viscosity:
22-26 seconds DIN Cup No 4 at 23°C
Pot-life:
All mixed solid and pearl colors:
6 months at 20°C
Metallic colors:
3 months at 20°C
Check again viscosity, add Spraying Solvent if
necessary
Best prepare and spend mixed paint on
same day !!
Quality Features
• Fast Drying
• High Opacity (especially Alu’s)
• User friendly preparation (no separate
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binder)
Non-stir mixing system
Good coverage - about 2 liters paint for
overall repair (whole car) for a mediumsized passenger car needed
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FAQ’s – Application 1
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How to reduce the flash-off times?
1.
2.
3.
Rise temperature inside spraying booth
Use air acceleration (fans, blowers)
Combination of the above
Keep fans, blowers in distance >1m, otherwise they could cause paint
defects.
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What is the maximum layer thickness to apply?
Optimum layer thickness lies between 15-25 μm. A higher layer
thickness will increase the risk to create a weakened system, reducing
its mechanical properties and appearance.
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Is it possible to use the same gun for both water and
solventborne paint products?
This is not recommended. Residual impurities can cause craters to
occur in either product when the same spray gun is used. Therefore
use separate spray guns for waterborne and solvent borne paint
products
FAQ’s – Application 2
• What is the maximum recoat time in which the basecoat must
be recoated with a clearcoat?
Maximum recoat time is 24 hours.
Preferable, apply the clearcoat within the same day as the basecoat
application.
• What if the ambient conditions exceed limits given?
Recommended conditions: 25°C / 30-70% RH
AQUA-BODY drying behavior is more depended on air humidity than
on temperature. AQUA-BODY will dry slower when the air humidity is
high, avoid conditions over 80% RH. Temperatures above 35°C will
not cause difficulties when air acceleration systems are used.
IMPORTANT: Metallic surface to paint (e.g. car) and paint
itself should have a temperature of about 25°C, as well as air
in spraying booth.
FAQ’s – Application 3
• Is it necessary to spray a final drop coat
(mist) when applying aluminums?
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The final drop coat, also called orientation coat,
helps to control cloudiness/mottling and creates a
very even appearance. Best result when applied
as a cross layer.
What is best to use to clean the spray-gun?
Use AQUA BODY 772 DEGREASER, for difficult
to remove impurities use first a solvent-based
cleaner.
• Spraying-Booth specifications: Air-flow
rate equal or greater than 19,000 m3/h
FAQ’s - Mixing
• What if the viscosity is still higher than recommended, after
adding the spraying solvent?
Add some more spraying solvent, not exceeding a total 20%, in this
case paint could run, drying could get slower and slight difference in
shade could occur.
• Is tap water suitable to reduce the paint?
NO! Tap water contains various minerals/salts that will impact the
durability and final appearance of the finish.
• What to do when paint seems to gel in the bottle?
In this case stir well with a spatula. Tinter should recover, if not it is
not suitable for usage.
• What if paint is exposed to freezing conditions?
Gelling and clumping will occur, the paint should no longer be used
and must be thrown away.
FAQ’s - Colour
• Waterborne binder particles inside the paint
creates a bluish color effect of the paint when it is
wet.
Accurate color judgment can only be made
when the basecoat is completely dry and
covered with a clearcoat. Never try to
match colour when wet.
• Different ways of application can cause
slight differences in shade