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Installation instructions > < Preparing attachment for bonding
Preparing body kit component for bonding
Preparing body kit component for bonding
–  Remove existing adhesive residues of double-sided adhesive tape with adhesive remains remover -VAS 6349-.
–  Cut back adhesive points of PUR adhesive to about 2 - 3 mm without damaging paintwork.
–  The cut surfaces do not require additional cleaning.
  Note
Remaining material serves as adhesion base for newly applied adhesive sealing compound.
–  The cleaning guidelines for surrounding components are to be observed → Chapter.
–  New special attachments may be attached immediately at the prescribed positions with the adhesive points.
If the body part has been repaired or partially renewed, the area concerned must be cleaned and primed again after painting.
  WARNING
Exception: if bonding is performed later than one day after cutting back adhesive bead, the remaining residual material must be activated with activator -D 181 801 A1-.
Apply activator evenly in one stroke using applicator -D 009 500 25-.
Activator must not come in contact with paint, or the paintwork will be damaged.
Drying time approx. 10 minutes.
   

Installation instructions > < Preparing attachment for bonding