51 31... Notes on window bonding: Hardening
The adhesive hardens as it reacts with air humidity (with accelerator also due to mixed-in reaction paste) at room temperature.
Minimum hardening time (table) is obtained from 22 °C and 38 % relative air humidity.
At ambient temperatures above 23 °C and 50 % relative air humidity (hot countries), the adhesive open time is shortened to approx. 5 minutes (skin formation time).
The adhesive hardening process is interrupted completely at ambient temperatures below 5 °C. In this event, there will be no increase in the strength of the bonded connection.
Do not subject the vehicle to load on one side during the minimum hardening time such as e.g.:
- one wheel on curb
- vehicle hoist
- etc.
Maneuvering inside garage/workshop:
- only permitted on level ground
- do not under any circumstances drive over approach ramps, e.g. into multistory car parks
Remove adhesive tapes after hardening time.
If you fail to adhere to the minimum hardening times:
- Leaks and/or wind noises may occur at the window glass
1-day system: Adhesives and their minimum hardening times:
| Adhesive | Minimum hardening time "without front passenger airbag" (after which vehicle can be moved) | Minimum hardening time "with front passenger airbag" (countries where seatbelt use is not required by law) |
|---|---|---|
| Hot working with accelerator | 2 hours | 3 hours* |
| Cold processing | 9 hours | 20 hours* |
1-hour system: Adhesives and their minimum hardening times:
| Adhesive | Minimum hardening time "without front passenger airbag" (after which vehicle can be moved) | Minimum hardening time "with front passenger airbag" (countries where seatbelt use is not required by law) |
|---|---|---|
| Cold processing | 1 hour | 2 hours* |