223FLASH5 - PALINAL high-end VOC automotive body clear coat 5L

The PALINAL 223.FLASH 5 L clears is a two-component UHS VOC 420 acrylic clearcoat intended for professional automotive repair work. It combines a glossy finish with an efficient work cycle and can be used with different PALINAL hardeners to adapt application to the size of the repair and temperature conditions.

Technical specifications

• Reference: 223.FLASH
• Current designation: 223FLASH
• Brand: PALINAL
• Range: Premium
• Type: Two-component UHS clearcoat
• Technology: UHS VOC 420
• Finish: Glossy
• Capacity: 5 L
• Mixing ratio: 2 volumes of clears to 1 volume of hardener
• Dilution: 5% with a compatible PALINAL thinner
• Pot life at 20°C: approximately 2 hours
• Application viscosity: 18 ± 1 seconds DIN 4
• Application: 1/2 coat followed by one full coat
• Dry film thickness: 50 to 60 µm

Compatible products

• Fast hardener: PALINAL 293.HS10
• Standard hardener: PALINAL 293.HS20
• Slow hardener: PALINAL 293.HS30
• Fast thinner: PALINAL 075.0015
• Standard thinner: PALINAL 075.0020
• Slow thinner: PALINAL 075.0030

Advantages

• UHS high-solids technology
• Compliant with VOC 420 requirements
• Glossy finish suitable for professional bodywork
• Easy application in 1/2 coat followed by a full coat
• Simple 2:1 mixing ratio
• Low dilution of just 5%
• Choice of three hardener speeds depending on application conditions
• Pot life of approximately 2 hours at 20°C
• Fast drying in the spray booth
• Can be polished after complete drying
• Suitable for various automotive repair jobs

Mix preparation

• Clears 223.FLASH: 100 volumes
• Hardener 293.HS10 / 293.HS20 / 293.HS30: 50 volumes
• Thinner 075.0015 / 075.0020 / 075.0030: 5 volumes
• Ratio: 2:1 + 5% thinner
• Pot life at 20°C: approximately 2 hours
• Application viscosity: 18 ± 1 seconds DIN 4

Hardener selection

• 293.HS10: fast version for repairs and conditions requiring a shorter process
• 293.HS20: standard version for versatile use under normal conditions
• 293.HS30: slow version for large surfaces and conditions requiring more working time

Application and advice

• Apply over a properly applied and dried compatible matt basecoat
• Thoroughly homogenize the product before preparation
• Mix 2 volumes of 223.FLASH with 1 volume of compatible hardener
• Add 5% PALINAL thinner suitable for the application conditions
• Recommended nozzle: 1.2 to 1.3 mm RP
• Pressure: 1.8 to 2.2 bar
• Application: 1/2 coat followed by one full coat
• Interval between coats: approximately 5 minutes
• Evaporation before drying: approximately 5 minutes
• Dry film thickness: 50 to 60 µm

Drying time

• Dust-free: approximately 20 minutes
• Ready for assembly at 20°C: approximately 12 hours
• Complete drying at 20°C: approximately 24 hours
• Complete drying at 60°C: approximately 25 to 30 effective minutes
• Medium-wave infrared: approximately 10 to 15 minutes
• Gas infrared: approximately 5 minutes

Polishing

• At 20°C: after approximately 24 hours
• After drying at 60°C: approximately 30 effective minutes followed by cooling

Recommended applications

• Professional automotive body repairs
• Repair of one or more body panels
• Partial repairs
• Work requiring a 420 VOC UHS clear
• Work requiring a glossy, uniform finish
• Repairs requiring a high-performance drying process
• Applications with compatible automotive matt basecoats

Advice: choose the hardener and thinner according to the temperature, repair size, and desired process. 293.HS20 combined with thinner 075.0020 is the standard combination, while the Fast or Slow versions allow the system to be adapted to working conditions.

Product intended for professional use only.

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