14.7 Preparing new add-on part for bonding
WARNING
Mask off primed and bonding surfaces properly before paint‐
ing.
– The bonding surfaces of the add-on parts must be prepared
with plastic primer.
– Apply PU adhesive to specified positions of add-on parts using
hand-cartridge gun - V.A.G 1628- .
14.8 Preparing body component for bonding
– Remove any adhesive residues of double-sided adhesive tape
with adhesive strip 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.
– Observe cleaning instructions for adjacent components
⇒ page 456 .
– New special add-on parts 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 cut‐
ting back adhesive bead, remaining residual material must be
activated with activator.
Apply activator evenly in one stroke using applicator.
The activator must not come in contact with paint, or the paint‐
work will be damaged.
Allow to air dry for approx. 10 minutes.
14.9 Fitting instructions
WARNING
Attachments should be installed within 10 minutes, or bonding
properties of adhesive will be impaired.
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