Notes on bonding with adhesive tape on plastic

With the G11/G12, a chrome trim is located on the tail light side panel, which is attached with double-sided adhesive tape. Observe the notes for the installation/replacement of the chrome trim below.

1. General notes 
   • Bonding at room and object temperature of >+18°C.
   • Optimal bonding to the surface is achieved after approx. 24 h. The adhesion must not be exposed to mechanical strain beforehand. (car wash, strength test, etc.).
   • Do not touch bonding area.
   • It is not the length of time that pressure is applied but rather the force of pressure applied that is crucial for the quality of the bonded connection. Guidelines for adhesive tape bonding "spatial" contact pressure p>/= 10-15 N/cm² , duration of applied pressure t>/= 2 s;
     NOTE: Firm thumb pressure has approx. 35 N/cm²
   • Detaching the adhesive tape after pressing destroys the adhesive layer.
2. Auxiliary materials and tools 
   • Lint-free cleaning cloths (no microfiber due to risk of scratching!)
3. Preparation/cleaning of the bonding surface 
   • Chemical pre-treating of the bonding surface on the tail light of any kind is prohibited! Risk of micro-tears/breakage!
   • Thermal pre-treating of the bonding surface on the tail light of any kind is prohibited (no hot air blower)!
4. Bonding 

• Pull the liner* off the chrome trim.
• Align the chrome trim in the correct position on the tail light and bond.
• Press the chrome trim onto the entire adhesive area
• Minimum contact pressure ≥ 15 N/cm² (firm thumb pressure reaches approx. 35 N/cm² .)

* Liner is the protective film on the adhesive tape of the chrome trim.