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 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
- 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