51 00... Notes on component bonding adhesive tape

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

Follow REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 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.
• After being pressed on gently, adhesive tape can be pulled off again up to 3 times.

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.

4. Bonding 

1. 4.1 Components without preassembled adhesive tape
   • Pull off 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
   • Pull off liner* from adhesive side (if adhesive area is large, do not pull off 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.