Autoshield NP-60 is a fast, one-component, moisture-curing polyurethane windscreen adhesive. It forms a high-modulus, flexible bond for professional replacement windscreens and suitable fixed automotive glass, including approved applications on aluminium-bodied vehicles.
Primerless ceramic-band bonding: NP-60 is applied without a separate primer to correctly prepared ceramic-band glass. Plain glass without a ceramic band requires Autoshield Activator followed by Autoshield GB Primer. Follow the different surface-preparation steps below and the relevant vehicle glazing procedure.
1-hour drive-away with dual airbags: NP-60 passes the FMVSS 212 windscreen-retention crash test after 1 hour at 23°C and 50% relative humidity. This published test result applies to those conditions; installers must establish the appropriate safe drive-away time for each completed vehicle installation.
Where to use NP-60
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Windscreen replacement: bond compatible vehicle windscreens.
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Fixed side glass: install suitable bonded side glazing.
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Aluminium-bodied vehicles: use where the glazing system and vehicle manufacturer permit.
Glass preparation
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Plain glass (no ceramic band): clean with Autoshield Activator using the stated wipe-on/wipe-off method. Apply a thin, even film of Autoshield GB Primer and allow 15–60 minutes drying time under the applicable conditions before bonding.
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Ceramic-band glass: check the ceramic band's light transmission and clean off surface contamination. Lightly abrade the bond area using a Scotch-Brite Very Fine Red pad (the TDS specifies five back-and-forth movements). Finish with a single-pass wipe using an acetone-dampened, lint-free cloth; repeat if needed and do not touch the prepared area.
Application and limitations
Apply NP-60 in a continuous triangular bead and position and press the glass before the adhesive skins. Skin formation is approximately 20–35 minutes at 23°C and 50% relative humidity. Apply between 5°C and 35°C. The TDS requires longer drying times at 5–15°C; consult it for full instructions. Never clean old polyurethane sealant with an alcohol-containing solution. Avoid contact with cured or uncured silicone and incompatible hybrid sealants (MS, SPUR or STPE). Follow all product and vehicle-specific installation and safe drive-away requirements.