Window Glass Flange Instruction
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.
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.
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.
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 .