Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

51 00 ... - Notes on bonding/attaching components with double-sided adhesive tape

1. - General notes

- Bonding at room and object temperature of 18 °C to 25 °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 level 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

- Isohexane (spirit), adhesive remover (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service)

- Fluff-free cleaning cloths

- Pressure roller

3. - Preparations

- Remove all remnants of adhesive or clean new part thoroughly

- Clean the areas to be bonded immediately before bonding to remove silicone and grease residues.

Note:
Observe ventilation time ≥1 minute.

4.

Bonding

4.1 - Components without pre-fitted adhesive tape

- Pull off liner* from adhesive tape

- Position adhesive tape on component and stick on

- Press down adhesive tape over entire bonding area

- Continue with Point 4.2

* Liner is the protective film on the adhesive tape
4.2 - Components with pre-fitted adhesive tape

- Pull off liner* from adhesive side (if bonding area is large, do not pull off liner completely)

- Align component in correct position on vehicle

- Press down component over entire bonding area

* Liner is the protective film on the adhesive tape