WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS — Drying Time for Sealant + Repairing Water Leaks
BF-32spec tableDrying Time for Sealant
NOTE
Reference: Time required for sealant to dry to desired hardness (unit: days).
Sealant drying time vs temperature × relative humidity (days)
40 (104)
Relative humidity 90 %1.5
Relative humidity 50 %2.5
Relative humidity 25 %5.0
25 (77)
Relative humidity 90 %2.5
Relative humidity 50 %4.0
Relative humidity 25 %7.5
5 (41)
Relative humidity 90 %5.0
Relative humidity 50 %13.0
Relative humidity 25 %20.5
CAUTION
Advise the user of the fact that vehicle should not be driven on rough roads or surfaces until sealant has properly vulcanized.
Repairing Water Leaks for Windshield and Back Door Window
Leaks can be repaired without removing and reinstalling glass.
If water is leaking between caulking material and body or between glass and caulking material, determine the extent of the leak by applying water while pushing glass outward.
To stop the leak, apply primer and then sealant to the leak point.
IMPORTANT
Afterwards, install molding securely.