Aluminum Panel Bonding (Structural)
This information is intended to provide general guidelines for adhesive bonding of aluminum panels. Panel bonding of aluminum is only recommended when the
panel is originally bonded to the vehicle.
The adhesives listed in this document are known to meet the General Motors specifications and requirements for bonding of aluminum body panels.
Bonding procedures in general are applicable only at factory joints.
The use of adhesive to section aluminum panels is not recommended by General Motors.
Rivets, or other mechanical fasteners, may be used in combination with adhesive bonding of aluminum panels. The specified rivets, or fasteners, should be used
with adhesive, when replacing the original panel.
Impact Resistant Adhesive is used in joints in frame rail assemblies and strut tower assemblies and other body structure joints that have critical strength
requirements. The factory applied Impact Resistant Adhesive is purple in color when cured. The Impact Resistant adhesives available for servicing these joints
are considerably stronger once cured than panel bonding adhesives. The other bonding adhesives are non-impact resistant, offer a lower strength rating and
cannot be used to service joints that are originally made with Impact Resistant Adhesive .
Note:
Always follow the adhesive manufacturer's instructions for application, handling, and curing for the specific product.
Adhesives currently meeting the performance requirements include the adhesive products listed below meet these guidelines:
Aluminum Panel Bonding Impact Resistant
Manufacturer and Part Number
Description
Fusor 2098
Fusor 2098 Impact Resistant Adhesive
Available from Lord Fusor 800-234-3876
www.fusor.com
3M 07333
3M Impact Resistant Structural Adhesive
Available from 3M
www.3MCollision.com
Pliogrip 5770P
Pliogrip 5770P Structural Impact Durable Adhesive
Available from Ashland 800-PLIOGRIP
www.ashland.com/products/pliogrip-structural-adhesives
