Minimum Curing Time

Minimum Curing Time


Special requirements must be fulfilled for replacing bonded outer door plates. This includes, for example, a newly bonded outer door plate is safe for vehicle operation also in case of an accident after a specified minimum curing time.

The minimum curing time for 1K adhesive (DH 009 100 A2) is 180 minutes for the outer door plate.

By minimum curing time, it is meant the time from bonding in the outer door plate up to use in the vehicle, or until further work can be performed. During this time, the vehicle must stand on an even surface at room temperature (at least 60 °F (15 °C)).


The vehicle is operationally ready only after the minimum curing time has elapsed.