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Window Glass Flange Instruction

NOTE:

Repainting is permitted when using the same vehicle color.

If a window opening must be repainted, tape off all around the adhesive surface on the window glass flange beforehand.

New Part and Component are without Damage in the Window Glass Flange.

-- Thoroughly clean the window glass flange with Silicone Remover.

-- Sand the cataphoretic dip coating (CDC) primer with sanding pad (red).

-- Then apply Two-Part HS Wet-in-Wet Filler.

NOTE:

Pay attention to the drying time of the Two-Part HS Wet-in-Wet Filler at +60 °C object temperature.

60 - 150 μm: 15 - 20 minutes

150 - 250 μm: 20 - 25 minutes

For additional information about Two-Part HS Wet-in-Wet Filler, refer to TWO-PART HS PERFORMANCE FILLER .

Alternatively Two-Part HS Wet-in-Wet Filler can also be used. Note the additional information on Two-Part HS Wet-in-Wet Filler. Refer to TWO-PART HS WET-IN-WET FILLER .

-- Lightly dry-sand the filler with sandpaper (P400-P500), making sure not to sand through.

-- Then clean using Silicone Remover.

-- Tape off the adhesive surface on the window glass flange using suitable heat-resistant and solvent-resistant adhesive tape. This prevents adhesive residue.

-- If necessary, paint the window opening in the vehicle color.

-- To prevent sharp edges, remove the adhesive tape from the window glass flange after the last spray application.

-- Install the windshield. Refer to WINDSHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the rear window. Refer to REAR WINDOW, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Component with damage (base surface visible) in the window glass flange

-- Thoroughly clean the window glass flange with Silicone Remover.

-- Dry-sand the repair area with sandpaper (P100).

-- Clean the base surface with Silicone Remover.

-- Apply Two-Part Wash Primer :LHV 043 000 A2  on the repair area.

-- After a flash-off time of 10 minutes at 20 °C object temperature apply Two-Part HS Performance Filler.

NOTE:

Pay attention to the drying time of the Two-Part HS Wet-in-Wet Filler at +60 °C object temperature.

60 - 150 μm: 15 - 20 minutes

150 - 250 μm: 20 - 25 minutes

For additional information about Two-Part HS Wet-in-Wet Filler, refer to TWO-PART HS PERFORMANCE FILLER .

Alternatively Two-Part HS Wet-in-Wet Filler can also be used. Note the additional information on Two-Part HS Wet-in-Wet Filler. Refer to TWO-PART HS WET-IN-WET FILLER .

-- For additional information on Two-Part Wash Primer refer to TWO-PART WASH PRIMER .

-- Lightly dry-sand the filler with sandpaper (P400-P500), making sure not to sand through.

-- Then clean using Silicone Remover.

-- Tape off the adhesive surface on the window glass flange using suitable heat-resistant and solvent-resistant adhesive tape. This prevents adhesive residue.

-- If necessary, paint the window opening in the vehicle color.

-- To prevent sharp edges, remove the adhesive tape from the window glass flange after the last spray application.

NOTE:

Apply glass/paint primer for the window adhesive using the Applicator :D 009 500 25  .

-- Install the windshield. Refer to WINDSHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the rear window. Refer to REAR WINDOW, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .