Hot melt adhesive 101

The adhesive surfaces must be free from dust, dirt, moisture, grease and release agents. Softeners in plastics and paints can impair the durability of the adhesive. Apply the hot melt adhesive as a spot, film or bead and immediately press the parts together. Briefly applying pressure increases the strength.

Dent removal with dent lifter set:

• 1. Clean the dent with a suitable cleaner


• 2. Apply hot melt adhesive in the centre of the suitable adapter.


• 3. Affix adapter at deepest point and if necessary cool with pneumatic air.


• 4. Hook slide hammer or PinPuller into the adapter and reshape the dent.


• 5. After removing the dent, use a plastic wedge to slightly lift the hot-melt adhesive at a certain point. Spray adhesive remover spray (art. no. 0893 141) into the gap and allow to take effect.


• The adhesive remover spreads into the gaps and loosens the adhesive residue from the surface.


• 6. The adhesive residue is removed from the surface in one piece in a matter of seconds.

If necessary, remove any residual adhesive residue with the pre-cleaner (art. no. 0893 200 1).