Seals with Sipiol Coating, Repairing

Seals with Sipiol Coating, Repairing

General Information

• Sipiol is a lubricating varnish.

• Damage to the Sipiol coating is easy to recognize.

• The Sipiol coating is rough and dull.

• The seal below it is smooth and shiny.

Damage






1 Seal

• Only the seals listed in the overview may be repaired.

2 Sipiol coating

3 Sipiol coating wearing off

4 Raised Sipiol coating

5 Sipiol coating rubbed off

6 Torn Sipiol coating

Coated Seals Overview






1 Windshield wiper seal

2 Door pillar seal

3 Roof center section seal

4 Rear window frame seal

• Only the side portions may be coated

5 Side window seal

6 Front window guide seal

Repair Kit G 052 523 A2

The repair kit (G 052 523 A2) contains the following materials:

• Sipiol varnish

• Curing agent

• Spatula

• Applicator

• Primer

• Lint-free cloths

Repair Description

• Repairing the Sipiol coating is like painting.

• Cleaning and maintaining clean working conditions is very important.

• Repairs are made with the repair kit (G 052 523 A2).

• The vehicle is clean and dry.

- Tape off the components adjacent to the seal that will be repaired.

- Completely remove any loose Sipiol coating.

- Sand the unattached and attached seals in a 1 cm radius using 120 grit sandpaper.

- Roughen the rest of the coating up to the edges of the seal or to a vulcanized seam with 240 grit sandpaper.

- Clean the seal thoroughly with silicone remover (LSE 020 100 A3) and the lint-free cloth.

Always allow a curing time of 15 minutes at a minimum temperature of 60 °F (15° C).

- Soak the lint-free cloth with primer and apply the primer in one wiping motion. Then wipe the area immediately with a dry side of the cloth in one wiping motion. Only an extremely thin film of primer should remain on the seal.

Always allow a curing time of 5 minutes at a minimum temperature of 60 °F (15° C).

- Mix the curing agent and Sipiol well with the spatula.

- Dab the Sipiol on the seal evenly with the applicator. Air bubbles must not form under the Sipiol.

Always allow a minimum curing time of 8 hours at a minimum temperature of 60 °F (15° C).

• After the lubricating varnish cures, treat the new coating with the special rubber care set (000 096 331).