GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Info - Additional Material and Source for Metal Panel Bonding Adhesives

Subject:Additional Material and Source for Metal Panel Bonding Adhesives

Models:2004 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks
2004 and Prior HUMMER H2



Recently, General Motors reviewed an additional source and material for the bonding of certain exterior metal panels when performing collision repairs.

The 3M Corporation has introduced a new epoxy adhesive. 3M P/N 8116 has been recognized as meeting the performance guideline requirements of GM 6449G Specification for Metal Panel Bonding Adhesives.

The addition of this product to the materials recognized for this performance capability increases the number to four, thus providing options for material selection when repairing vehicles using the metal panel bonding process. Those recognized materials now include the following:

Manufacturer and Part Number

Description

GM P/N 12378566 (US)

Fast Set Panel Bonding Adhesive

GM P/N 88901674 (Canada)

Lord Fusor P/N 110B/111B

GM P/N 12378567 (US)

Medium Set Panel Bonding Adhesive

GM P/N 88901675 (Canada)

Lord Fusor P/N 108B/109B

3M P/N 8116

Panel Bonding Adhesive

As always, follow the manufacturer's directions for application and curing times. Do not intermix products between different manufacturers.