Bonding agent (glass activator)
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The BMW-approved bonding agents must be used to treat adhesive areas:
- Glass Activator (on ceramic glass), yellow stick, BMW part number: 83 19 0 444 142
- Paint Activator (on sheet metal flange or residual adhesive bead), blue stick, BMW part number: 83 19 2 154 458
WARNING:
Wear cut resistant gloves when breaking the glass ampoule
Prepare Glass Activator (2) and Paint Activator (B) for application by shaking and kinking (breaking glass ampoule).
Apply Glass Activator (2) by pressing gently. There is no need for final wiping. Air drying time approx. 2 minutes.
Apply Paint Activator (B) by pressingly gently. Then wipe dry with a paper towel (included in the set).