100 2505-001/005 50 2505-104 40 2505-204 2505-205 12 Description: Autocoat BT LV 250 Primer EP is a quick drying, chromate-free high solid two-pack epoxy primer-surfacer for shot blasted steel substrates.. The target use for this product is refinishing and refurbish of existing vehicles and the painting of newly build commercial vehicles and trailers. The EU VOC limit value for this product (product category: IIB.C) in ready to use form is max 540 g/litre. The VOC content of this product in ready to use form is max 538 VOC/g/l 23-25 suction feed 1-2*1 1.6-1.8 mm 3-5 bar 5-10 mins. Product and Additives: LV 250 Primer EP Hardener Medium 2505-104 LV 250 Primer EP Hardener HB 2505-105 LV 250 Primer EP Reducer Medium 2505-204 LV 250 Primer EP Reducer Slow 2505-205 Basic Raw Materials: LV 250 Primer EP Hardener Medium 2505-104 LV 250 Primer EP Hardener HB 2505-105 LV 250 Primer EP Reducer Medium/Slow : epoxy resins : polyamide resins : polyamide resins : solvents see t.i.s. Polystop LP Polykit IV 2509-001 3509-001 3519-001 9.1.50 Suitable Substrates: Existing finishes, with the exception of finishes with a thermoplastic behavior Shot-blasted steel and aluminum. Zinctec (see note 1). Hot dipped galvanized steel and Zincor. Stainless steel. Aluminium (see note 2). Polyester laminates and plywood Wood. Sikkens polyester bodyfillers and Polysurfacer. Notes: 1. It is important that the zinc-coated steel is dried at 60 C prior to the painting in order to avoid gassing. 2. It is not advised to use LV 250 Primer EP on aluminum click constructions and in the case of rivets. 3. Do not apply this product to substrates, which have been pre-treated with a chemical cleaner, or phosphoric acid primers. 1/5
Surface Preparation: Existing finishes: Degrease with LV 350 Antistatic Silicone Remover 3511-001 and dry sand with P280 grit. Shot-blasted steel and aluminum: Blast clean to Sa 2,5-3. Stainless steel: Degrease with LV 350 Antistatic Silicone Remover 3511-001 and dry sand with P180 grit or degrease with LV 350 Antistatic Silicone Remover 3511-001 and abrade with Scotch Brite type A (red). Hot dipped galvanized steel, Zincor and aluminum: Degrease with LV 350 Antistatic Silicone Remover 3511-001 and abrade with Scotch Brite type A (red). Polyester laminate and plywood: Degrease with LV 350 Antistatic Silicone Remover 3511-001 and dry sand with P280 grit or abrade with Scotch Brite type A (red). Wood: Dry sand with P180 grit to achieve a smooth surface and to remove any loose fibers. Sikkens polyester bodyfillers and Polysurfacer: Degrease with LV 350 Antistatic Silicone Remover 3511-001 and dry sand with P180-P280-grit. Tinting: 1. LV 250 Topcoat (IC)MM/RM LV 350 Topcoat MM/RM without hardener up to 5 percent by weight LV 351 Topcoat MM/RM. 2. Tintflex tinters up to 5% by volume Mixing Ratio by Volume: Mixture A: 100 parts of 50 parts of LV 250 Primer EP Hardener Medium 2505-104 40 parts of LV 250 Primer EP Reducer Medium or Slow 2505-204 or -205 Mixture B is especially developed for high build application: 4 parts of 1 part of LV 250 Primer EP Hardener HB 2505-105 Mixture C is especially developed for airmix and airless application 100 parts of 50 parts of LV 250 Primer EP Hardener Medium 2505-104 25 parts of LV 250 Primer EP Reducer Slow or Standard 2505-205 or -204 Note: It is optional to add an extra amount of LV 250 Primer EP Reducer Medium or Slow at mixture B up to a mixing ratio of 4:1:1 v/v. Spraying Viscosity: Mixture A: 23-25 secs DIN Cup 4 at 20 C. Mixture B: Can not be measured in a DIN Cup 4 due to a too high viscosity. Mixture C: Can not be measured in a DIN Cup 4 due to a too high viscosity. Potlife: Mixture A: 4 hours at 20 C Mixture B: 8 hours at 20 C Mixture C: 4 hours at 20 C 2/5
Spray gun fluid tip and working pressure: Spray Gun: Fluid Tip: Working Pressure: Gravity feed: 1.4-1.6 mm 3-5 bar Gravity feed HVLP: 1.5-1.7 mm max. 0.7 bar Suction feed: 1.6-1.8 mm 3-5 bar Suction feed HVLP: 1.8-2.2 mm max. 0.7 bar Airless spray (mixture C) 4.13/ 5.13 110-120 bar¹ Airmix spray (mixture C) 4.13/ 5.13 90 bar¹ Pressure feed: 1.1-1.2 mm 3-5 bar atomization pressure and ± 1 bar material pressure ¹It is advised to use a installation with a minimum capacity of 30:1 Note: Consult your Sikkens technical representative for Electrostatic spray application. Application Process: Spray gun Mixture A : Apply 1-2 single coats, allowing a flash-off time of 5 to 10 minutes between coats. Mixture A : Apply 1 cross-coat or 2 single coats. Airless/Airmix spray Mixture B&C : Apply one mist coat followed by a full coat. Mixture A/B : Don t add any thinner to both mixtures. Brush Film Thickness: Mixture A : Approx. 20-25 µm for dry each single wet coat. Mixture B : Approx. 80-100 µm dry for each single wet coat. Mixture C : Approx. 50-60 µm for dry each single wet coat. Theoretical cover rate: Mixture A : Theoretically 7.2 m²/l ready for use mixture at 50 µm. Mixture B : Theoretically 5.0 m²/l ready for use mixture at 100 µm. Mixture C : Theoretically 4.2 m²/l ready for use mixture at 100 µm. Note: The practical cover rate depends on many factors i.e. shape of the object, roughness of the surface, application method and application circumstances. Cleaning of Equipment: Use LV 250 Primer EP Reducer Medium/Slow 2505-204 or -205. 3/5
Drying times: 10 C: 20 C: 40 C: 60 C: Recoatable with bodyfillers: At maximum 40 µm after: 2 hrs 45 mins 30 mins 15 mins Recoatable with filler or topcoat: In case of LV 250 Primer EP Reducer Medium 2505-204 At 80 µm after: 1½ hrs 45 mins 30 mins 15 mins In case of LV 250 Primer EP Reducer Slow 2505-205 At 80 µm after: 2 hrs 1½ hrs 1 hrs 30 mins Notes: 1. LV 250 Primer EP 2505-001 must be abraded with P360-P400 grit prior to be recoated with a finish, if a drying time of 48 hours at 20 C is exceeded. 2. Apply a minimum film build of 40-50 µm of LV 250 Primer EP 2505-001 for a good corrosion protection and adhesion to the substrate. Recommended sandpaper grades before recoating with topcoat, when necessary: Dry sand with : P280-P360 Wet sand with : P800-P1000. Recoatable with: Polyester bodyfillers LV 250 Topcoat MM/RM 2509-001 LV 250 Topcoat IC RM 2509-001 LV 350 Filler Beige/Gray 3506-001 LV 350 Filler Varicolor 3506-002 LV 350 Topcoat MM/RM 3509-001 LV 351 Topcoat MM/RM 3519-001 Packaging: LV 250 Primer EP 2505-001: 5L in 5-liter, 10L in 20-liter pail, 20L in 20-liter pail. LV 250 Primer EP Varicolor 2505-005: 5L in 5-liter can LV 250 Primer EP Hardener Medium 2505-104: 5L in 5-liter can, 200L in 200-liter drum, 1000L in 1000-liter container LV 250 Primer EP Hardener HB 2505-105: 5L in 5-liter can, 25L in 30-liter pail. Colors: 2505-001: Grey, Beige 2505-005: Off White (Varicolor). 4/5
HEALTH & SAFETY DATA regarding Autocoat BT LV 250 Primer EP 2505-001: For professional use only. (See Material Safety Data Sheet). See text on the label of this product. The user of this product is required to comply with the national statutory regulations for health and safety at work and waste disposal. Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes B.V. Address: Rijksstraatweg 31, PO Box 3, 2170 BA Sassenheim Tel: +31(0)71308-6944 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 Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes B.V., PO Box 3 2170 BA Sassenheim, The Netherlands. www.sikkenscv.com 5/5