Minimum Curing Time

Minimum Curing Time


Special requirements must be done for replacing bonded outer door panels. This includes that a newly bonded outer door panel is safe for vehicle operation also in case of an accident after a specified minimum curing time.

The minimum curing time for the outer door panel is 90 minutes with the 1K adhesive (DH 009 100 01) and 180 minutes with the 2K adhesive (DA 004 600 A2).

By minimum curing time, it is meant the time from bonding in the outer door panel up to use in the vehicle, or until further work can be performed. During this time, the vehicle must be on an even surface at room temperature (at least 60° F (15 °C)).


The vehicle is operationally ready only after the minimum curing time has elapsed.