Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Notes On Adhesive K3 (M3 Base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- Country-specific safety and industrial safety regulations
- Material safety data sheet of manufacturer
- Processing instructions on glue cartridge
Storage:
Dry at 15°- 25°C
Shelf life:
The glue cartridge is marked with a date
Do not use the adhesive after this date
Surface pre-treatment:
See vehicle-specific repair instructions
Required cartridge gun:
OVERVIEW OF GLUE CARTRIDGE GUNS .
Preparing the glue cartridge:
Do not prepare the glue cartridge until just before applying the adhesive
The working temperature of glue cartridge must be at least 18°C
Pot life of adhesive is approx. 10 minutes at 25°C
Insert glue cartridge into cartridge gun, remove cap and allow both adhesive components to emerge. Strip adhesive components uniformly and attach mixing tube. Only use mixing tubes supplied with glue cartridge
Before starting to apply adhesive, allow approx. 1 mixing tube length of mixed adhesive to emerge. Only then apply the mixed adhesive to one side of the bonding surface
Opened cartridges may be used again before the expiry date as long as a new mixing tube is used
2-component adhesive application:
Read the vehicle-specific repair instructions to determine the thickness and positioning of the adhesive bead
Hardening time:
See vehicle-specific repair instructions
Adhesive disposal:
Hardened adhesive is disposed of as normal waste
Empty glue cartridges are disposed of as normal waste
Non-hardened adhesives and mixtures of adhesive and solvent and the like must be disposed of as hazardous waste
These regulations apply to the Federal Republic of Germany
For other countries, comply with the (possibly differing) nationally applicable regulations
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.