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Daisy90

Member Since: 01 Feb 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 845

Bonding glass in the cold

Hi all,

In the next few days I will be chopping some side panels out a 90 and fitting Masai para mic glass panels,
I'm happy with the process and watched the video many times,
My query is - even using the primer and proper windscreen bonding agent, how long does it take to go off properly ?

I really don't want to use tape to hold it , as it's just had a full re spray and don't want to risk damaging the paint,

I understand windscreens can be used quite quickly afterwards, but these side panels are completely vertical

Also I can't get the truck fully inside the workshop to heat it up, I can use a heater inside the truck to warm it a bit ,

Don't mind standing and holding for a bit, but not for hours

What I really don't want to happen is to have it set, go away and find it has moved / Slipped down or worse fallen off

Thanks for ya time in reading this,

And thanks in advance

13th Dec 2015 6:48pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10383

I used to be in the windscreen trade.
We used masking tape to hold screens in place, plenty of strips will be sufficient.

Check the sealant tube for cure times and temperature ranges.

If you haven't done it before, ring a local windscreen company....(not a big multinational), or even better... a plant glass glazier who will be more used to bonding vertical glass to machines.
I would recommend getting a pro to do it.

13th Dec 2015 7:30pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10383

If you do tackle it, I'll be happy to give advice over the phone.

13th Dec 2015 7:32pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Have you considered 'sounding out' either a local glazing specialist or someone with a workshop large enough to either fit it or having the use of his workshop to fit it late one afternoon and allowing it to cure overnight inside? I got a local approved fitter to fit my Landyglass for the same reasoning! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

14th Dec 2015 8:28am

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