| Cutting back adhesive bead |
WARNING
| Keep bonding surface free of dirt and grease. |
| Do not treat bonding surface with activator
immediately after cutting back. Do not prime. Do not
treat with cleaning solution. |
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If an undamaged window is being re-used, cut back the
residual adhesive sealant to 1 to 2 mm shortly before bonding it
back in. Do not damage primer and ceramic coating when doing
this. |
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The remaining material is required as a base for the new
adhesive sealing material. |
WARNING
| Exception: if bonding is performed later than one
day after cutting back adhesive bead, the remaining
residual material must be activated with activator. |
| Apply activator evenly in one stroke using
applicator. |
| Activator must not come in contact with paint, or
the paintwork will be damaged. |
| Drying time approx. 10 minutes |
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Questions & answers
Preparing old undamaged windows for fitting — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I prepare an old Golf Mk7 window for refitting?
Cut back the adhesive bead to 1–2 mm, keep the bonding surface free of dirt and grease, do not apply activator or primer to the cut-back surface, and do not treat with cleaning solution.
Can I refit the original Golf Mk7 windscreen?
Yes, if undamaged. The old adhesive bead must be cut back cleanly and the glass handled carefully to avoid cracking.
Note
Before renewing windscreen, explore possibilities of
repairing damage to glass.
Damag ...
Note
The area on which the adhesive bead is applied is not
precoated or primed.
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