Notes on component bonding with adhesive tape: Notes

Unless specified otherwise in vehicle-specific or component-specific instructions, the following notes apply.

Follow repair notes for BONDED GASKETS  for rubber seals.

1. General notes: 
   • Bonding at room and object temperature of >+18 °C.
   • Newly painted parts may only be bonded after a drying time of at least 24 hours.
   • Optimal bonding/attachment to the background surface is achieved after approx. 48 hours. Components 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.
   • Detaching the adhesive tape after pressing destroys the adhesive layer.
2. Auxiliary materials and tools: 
   • CLEANING AGENT R1 OR CLEANING AGENT R2 
   • SIKA ACTIVATOR 205 
   • Fluff-free cleaning cloths
   • Pressure roller
3. Preparations: 
   • Remove all adhesive residue or clean new part thoroughly
   • Clean the areas to be bonded immediately before bonding to remove silicone and grease residues.
   • Treat bonding on glass or painted surfaces with Sika Aktivator 205.
   NOTE: Observe ventilation time ≥1 minute.
4. Bonding: 
   1. 4.1 Components without preassembled adhesive tape
      • Detach liner* from adhesive tape
      • Position adhesive tape on component and stick on
      • Press down adhesive tape over entire adhesive area
      • Continue with Point 4.2

      * Liner is the protective film on the adhesive tape.

   2. 4.2 Components with pre-fitted adhesive tape
      • Detach liner* from adhesive side (if adhesive area is large, do not detach liner completely)
      • Align component in correct position on vehicle
      • Press down component over 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.