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2008 Smart Car pano roof does it need special Mercedes adhesive?

It's plastic, not glass. Can I use standard urethane or do I blow $50 for the kit from Mercedes?

Re: 2008 Smart Car pano roof does it need special Mercedes adhesive?

There are two different kits. One for the transparent roof and a different one for the opaque roof. Get the right one and follow the instructions to the letter. There is not a suitable aftermarket equivalent available. Experience is a great and unforgiving teacher.

Re: 2008 Smart Car pano roof does it need special Mercedes adhesive?

If you consider $50 buying the right stuff $$$ blown, either you are charging too little, or your IQ is too little. Do it once, do it right!

Re: 2008 Smart Car pano roof does it need special Mercedes adhesive?

you sound like some one who still goes to myspace . If you do not know what you are doing , do not do the job.

Re: 2008 Smart Car pano roof does it need special Mercedes adhesive?

Wgansz
If you consider $50 buying the right stuff $$$ blown, either you are charging too little, or your IQ is too little. Do it once, do it right!


I can buy a quart of oil from Mercedes for $12 or I can buy the same Mobil 1 from a parts store for $6. Why should I buy a $50 item from Mercedes if a $5 one I already have is the same?

Re: 2008 Smart Car pano roof does it need special Mercedes adhesive?

Because you need to make sure that the chemistry of the adhesive will properly bond to the panel and the substrate. (pinch weld / frame.) This is for safety and structural strength. And your car needs a lot of it

Re: 2008 Smart Car pano roof does it need special Mercedes adhesive?

Mark from GGG
Because you need to make sure that the chemistry of the adhesive will properly bond to the panel and the substrate.


Exactly. That is why I asked in this forum if someone more experienced knows if an aftermarket brand is equivalent to the Mercedes product.

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