The Name's Bond... Adhesive Bond Panama City FL

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.

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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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