The Name's Bond... Adhesive Bond Honolulu HI

Is adhesive bonding the right procedure for the job at hand? Is it recommended by the OEM? Until you're sure of the answers to these - and other - vitally important questions, put down the adhesive and step away from the vehicle.

Nuuanu Auto Co. Ltd.
(808) 841-5036
545 Kaaahi Street
Honolulu, HI
Safelite Auto Glass
(888) 820-2558
4369 Lawehana St
Honolulu, HI
D.A.D.S. Inc.
(808) 487-3654
98-025 Hekaha Street #22
Aiea, HI
Kilani Fender, Inc.
(808) 621-4888
322 Palm Street
Wahiawa, HI
Goodyear Auto and Tire Center-Motor Supply
(808) 946-8312
726 Sheridan St
Honolulu, HI
Auto World Specialist
(808) 833-4464
3047 Koapaka Street
Honolulu, HI
Hickam Auto Hobby Shop
(808) 449-2554
Building 4002
HAFB, HI
Classic Bodyworks, Ltd.
(808) 455-8853
96-1372 Waihona Street
Pearl City, HI
Audi of Hawaii
808-585-6600
1069 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI
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766 Ilaniwai St
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The Name's Bond... Adhesive Bond

Is adhesive bonding the right procedure for the job at hand? Is it recommended by the OEM? Until you're sure of the answers to these - and other - vitally important questions, put down the adhesive and step away from the vehicle.

By Mike West
5/1/2001

Mike West

Adhesive bonding is becoming more prevalent as more car manufacturers use it in the assembly of their automobiles. It makes sense, then, that more and more adhesive producers are arriving on the scene - filling the marketplace with salespeople and advertising that attest to the wondrous abilities of adhesive bonding.

But is this repair procedure right for a particular job in your shop? A complete understanding of both the automobile and adhesive manufacturers' recommendations will help you make the right decision.

Don't Let History Repeat Itself
I was around in 1963 when plastic filler was just beginning to penetrate the collision repair market. This was truly a revolutionary product. Never mind that it was intended to be used only 1/8-inch thick. Immediately, the use of plastic filler went from the sublime (1/9 inch) to the ridiculous (1/2 inch and even thicker). Butchery and hackery were everywhere, and many car owners became "curbstoners." And the image of our industry suffered from this abuse of a revolutionary product.

Make no mistake. I'm not advocating that we stop using plastic filler. I'm just pointing out, from a historical perspective, that the misuse of some products can damage our industry's image...

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