Hardening time

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Do not move the vehicle before the adhesive has hardened.

Check the degree of hardness of the adhesive with a fingernail.

If the adhesive cannot be pressed in any further with a fingernail, the vehicle may be moved (without engine force) for further processing applications (e.g. painting).

The procedure may be accelerated by using a radiant heater. Let the adhesive harden for 30 minutes at 85°C. The component can then be processed in the joint areas.

Vehicle strength for driving applications is achieved after:

24 hours at a minimum object temperature of 23°C.

or 1 hour in the spray booth (spray booth temperature 80°C/object temperature 60°C).

When using radiant heaters, make sure that the object temperature does not exceed 85°C. Excessively high temperatures will destroy the adhesive.