Table 1: Overview of suitable pre-treatments

Substrate Surface Pre-treatment

Float glass (including tempered,
Sika® Cleaner G+M or
toughened, laminated
Sika® Cleaner P
and tinted types)
Sika® Cleaner P** & Sika®
Aktivator-100* or
Ceramic-coated (enamelled) glass
Sika® Cleaner G+M & Sika®
Primer-790
Sika® Cleaner P** or
Sika® Cleaner P** & Sika®
Anodized aluminum Aktivator-100*
Sika® Cleaner G&M & Sika®
Primer-790
+M or
Sika® Cleaner P** & Sika®
Stainless steel Aktivator-100*
Sika® Cleaner G&M & Sika®
Primer-790
Polyester powder-coated P** & Sika® Aktivator-205* or
aluminum or Sika® Cleaner G+M & Sika®
PVDF-coated aluminum Primer-790
* Sika® Aktivator-100 and Sika® Aktivator-205 leave a visible film on the pre-treated surfaces and can change the appearance
of the pre-treated substrates. If this is not acceptable, use masking tape to protect the visible areas.
** For greasy or oily metal surfaces, Sika® Cleaner G+M is recommended instead of Sika® Cleaner P.

Table 4: Storage time of bonded façade units*

Step
Initial curing and
adhesion
build-up
Strength-build up and
increase of adhesion
Further strength and
adhesion increase
Ultimate strength and
adhesion reached
* Times can be reduced with the use of Sika® Spacer Tape HD (see Figure 2, B). For details consult the Technical
Department of Sika Industry.
** Depends on joint dimension and ambient conditions.
Conditions
Store units stress-free in
horizontal position
Store units with dead load
support vertically
Transportation of units
vertically with support
Installation of Elements
Time after applying Time after applying
1-part adhesives** 2-part adhesives
till full curing 24 hours
after full curing, see
3 days
corresponding PDS
4 days
> 7 days