Information On Structural Bonding In Vehicle Manufacturing: Hardening

The body structural adhesive used hardens at temperatures of between > Minimum temperature 18 °C  and > Maximum temperature 80 °C  .

Hardening can be accelerated by heat (e.g. using an infrared heater

Information 

Infrared heaters only heat small sections of the body and are therefore only suitable for minor repairs.

• Only use devices with temperature control, automatic distance measurement and measuring point display. 

or in a painting booth).

Do not put pressure on bonded parts until the required assembly strength is reached.