Minimum Curing Period; Touching Up Paint Damage; Cleaning In The Event Of Dirt Caused By Adhesive Sealant - Volkswagen Passat 2011 Workshop Manual

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Minimum curing period

WARNING
Special standards must be adhered to when replacing bonded
windows. One of these standards is, for example, that a freshly
bonded windscreen must comply with the safety requirements,
even in an accident, following the minimum prescribed curing
period.
The minimum curing period for the 2-component adhesive is 2
hours for all windows.
If only the 1-component glass adhesive is used, the minimum
curing period is 16 hours for all windows.
Minimum curing period is the time from bonding the window until
vehicle may be used. During this time, the vehicle must be stand‐
ing on a level surface at room temperature (at least 15°C).
WARNING
The vehicle is safe to use only after the minimum curing period
has elapsed.
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Touching up paint damage

If paintwork is damaged, paint structure must be restored accord‐
ing to specifications in ⇒ "Paint" workshop manual .
1.25 Cleaning in the event of dirt caused by
adhesive sealant
– Adhesive remover works well as a cleaning solution. Safety
precautions must be observe for all work procedures.
WARNING
When cleaning freshly installed glass from the inside in the ve‐
hicle, do not press glass outwards.
– First clean painted surface as much as possible using a dry
cloth. Remove residue with adhesive remover.
– Cleaning plastic trim: allow adhesive sealant to cure (approx.
one hour) and then peel off.
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1. Flush bonded windows