Hardening Time
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 550i, 2009 BMW 550i, and 2008 BMW 550i. 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).
Vehicle strength for driving applications is achieved after:
48 hours at an object temperature of 15°C.
10 hours at an object temperature of 23°C.
1 hour at an object temperature of 60°C.
0.5 hours at an object temperature of 85°C.
IMPORTANT:
When using radiant heaters, make sure that the object temperature does not exceed 85 °C. Excessively high temperatures will destroy the adhesive.