Bonding Steel On Steel (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works)

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IMPORTANT: These repair instructions apply to structural components.
Such components include engine mounts, A-pillars, B-pillars, etc.
Follow the vehicle-specific repair instructions.
Only use the repair procedures described there.
Conform with safety regulations! (See INFORMATION ON HAZARDS (COOPER, COOPER S, JOHN COOPER WORKS) And SAFETY AT WORK (COOPER, COOPER S, JOHN COOPER WORKS) .

Overview of topics:

Equipment
Preparing the surface
Bonding coat
Hardening times
Subsequent treatment

1.0 Equipment

Sandpaper
CLEANING AGENT R1 .
Cleaning agent R2
ADHESIVE K1 .
CARTRIDGE GUN .

2.0 Preparing the surface:

Remove coarse dirt from the bonding surfaces using solvent cleaner R2.
Clean bonding surfaces using R1 solvent cleaner prior to sanding.
Remove paint from bonding surfaces using a wire brush or sandpaper with 120 graining.
Clean bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
Allow cleaned surfaces to dry for approx. 5 minutes.
Bonding surfaces must be completely dry.

3.0 Adhesive application:

Processing temperature of glue cartridge 18°C - 30°C.
Object temperature, vehicle and new parts, min. 15°C.
After applying the adhesive, check whether an adhesive component has emerged at the back of the glue cartridge. If yes, break off the bonding procedure. Clean new part. Use new glue cartridge.
Join components and secure in position.
Remove excess adhesive. Do not use solvent cleaning agents.

4.0 Hardening times:

Refer to NOTES REGARDING ADHESIVE K1 .

5.0 Subsequent treatment of bonding surfaces:

Protect the repair area with cavity sealant.