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NP-60 Autoshield: A Product Overview
For the professional auto glazier, time is money and safety is non-negotiable. NP-60 Autoshield is a high-performance, single-component polyurethane windscreen adhesive engineered to deliver on both fronts. Formulated with a high-modulus, non-conductive chemistry, it restores vehicle rigidity to OEM standards and is safe for use on vehicles with integrated antennas. Its core advantage is a rapid-curing formula that achieves a trusted, crash-tested bond, allowing you to complete jobs with confidence and efficiency.
1 Hour
Safe Drive-Away Time, independently proven by FMVSS 212 frontal crash testing.
Core Features & Specifications
- Crash-Test Certified Performance: Fully tested and compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 212, ensuring the windscreen remains bonded during a frontal impact for maximum occupant safety.
- 1-Hour Safe Drive-Away Time (SDAT): Achieves a safe, structural bond strength just 60 minutes after application at standard conditions (23°C and 50% RH), drastically reducing vehicle downtime.
- High-Modulus & Non-Conductive: The high-stiffness formula restores the vehicle's structural integrity, while its non-conductive properties prevent interference with integrated radio, GPS, or sensor systems.
- Professional Grade Workability: Offers excellent tooling characteristics and a high-viscosity, no-sag formula, allowing for a clean, consistent bead on vertical and overhead surfaces without slumping.
The NP-60 Autoshield Advantage
- Uncompromising Safety Assurance: Stand behind every installation with the confidence that comes from a certified, independently crash-tested solution. It’s the professional choice that protects your customers and your reputation.
- Maximise Workshop Efficiency: The fast and reliable 1-hour cure time lets you complete more jobs per day. Less waiting, more working – it’s the smart way to increase profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Eliminate Costly Call-Backs: Engineered for a permanent, OEM-quality bond that resists leaks, vibrations, and environmental exposure. Get the job done right the first time, every time.
Proactive Troubleshooting
Scenario: Skipping the Primer Flash-Off Time
Potential Outcome: Applying the adhesive bead before the primer has fully flashed off can trap solvents, leading to a weak bond, potential bubbling, and ultimate adhesion failure. This is a critical error that can compromise the safety of the installation.
Adheseal Best Practice: After applying Adheseal Autoshield GP Primer, always allow the full 10-minute flash-off time. This ensures the solvent has evaporated and the primer is perfectly prepped to form a permanent chemical link with the NP-60 adhesive.
Scenario: Contaminated Bonding Surfaces
Potential Outcome: Even microscopic layers of grease, dust, or moisture on the glass or pinchweld will prevent the adhesive from achieving a full-strength bond, resulting in leaks, wind noise, and a dangerously weak installation.
Adheseal Best Practice: Job certainty starts with proper prep. Ensure both the glass ceramic band and the vehicle's pinchweld are meticulously cleaned with Adheseal Autoshield Activator on a lint-free cloth. This removes all contaminants and chemically prepares the surface for an unbreakable bond.
Applications in Practice: Trade Scenarios
For Auto Glass Technicians (On-Site Applicator): High-Turnover Workshop Installation
The Professional's Challenge
In a busy workshop, every minute counts. The primary challenge is completing windscreen replacements that are both 100% safe and efficient, minimizing the time a vehicle occupies a valuable bay without cutting corners on safety protocols.
The Adheseal Solution
NP-60 directly addresses this by providing a crash-test certified 1-Hour Safe Drive-Away Time. This allows a technician to confidently release the vehicle to the customer just 60 minutes after the new glass is fitted, dramatically improving workshop throughput and profitability.
Best Practice Note
To maintain efficiency, have all surfaces prepped with Autoshield Activator and Primer while the NP-60 cartridge is being prepared. In temperatures below 15°C, keep cartridges stored in a warmer environment to ensure consistent flow and easy gunning.
For Collision Repair Specialists (Business Owner): Ensuring Structural Integrity
The Professional's Challenge
When performing structural repairs, the windscreen is a critical component of the vehicle's overall rigidity and airbag performance. The challenge is ensuring the adhesive used restores this structural integrity to OEM specifications, avoiding liability and ensuring a safe repair.
The Adheseal Solution
NP-60's high-modulus formulation is specifically designed to restore the vehicle's structural strength. Its compliance with FMVSS 212 provides documented proof of its ability to maintain a safe, rigid bond during a collision, giving business owners total confidence in their work and protecting them from liability.
Best Practice Note
Always ensure the pinchweld is in perfect condition before bonding. Any corrosion must be treated and reprimed with Autoshield GP Primer on the bare metal to guarantee a structural, long-lasting repair that won't have call-backs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FMVSS 212 crash test involve and why is it important?
FMVSS 212 is a global safety standard that mandates how well a windscreen must stay in place during a frontal collision. The test involves crashing a vehicle into a barrier at approximately 48 km/h. For an adhesive, passing this test means it provides an OEM-level structural bond that is critical for airbag performance and preventing roof crush, ensuring maximum occupant safety.
Is it mandatory to use the full primer and activator system with NP-60?
Yes. For a reliable, safe, and warrantable bond, you must use the complete system. Adheseal Autoshield Activator properly cleans and prepares the surfaces, while Adheseal Autoshield GP Primer creates the essential chemical link between the substrate and the NP-60 adhesive. Skipping these steps will compromise the bond and void the FMVSS 212 compliance.
How do temperature and humidity affect the 1-hour cure time?
The 1-hour Safe Drive-Away Time is certified at 23°C and 50% relative humidity. As a moisture-cure polyurethane, higher humidity and temperatures will speed up the cure, while colder, drier conditions will slow it down. In conditions significantly outside the standard range, allow for additional curing time before releasing the vehicle.
Applications & Benefits
| Application / Use Case | Key Benefit | Primary Trades |
|---|---|---|
| Front Windscreen Bonding | Meets FMVSS 212 crash test standards for maximum occupant safety. | Auto Glaziers, Collision Repair Specialists |
| Heated & Antenna Back Glass Installation | Non-conductive formula is safe for all integrated electronic systems. | Auto Glaziers |
| Commercial Vehicle Glass Fitting (Trucks/Buses) | High-strength, high-modulus bond provides critical structural integrity for heavy-duty vehicles. | Commercial Vehicle Repairers, Fleet Maintenance |
| Side Glass Bonding (Quarter Glass, Vents) | Excellent tooling and no-sag properties ensure a clean and reliable bond on all glass types. | Auto Glaziers, Body Shop Technicians |
Applying NP-60 Autoshield: The Professional Process
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Step 1: Surface Decontamination & Preparation
Begin by preparing the vehicle. Remove mouldings and old glass, then trim the existing adhesive bed, leaving a clean, flat base of 1-2mm. Inspect the pinchweld for any corrosion; treat and repair as necessary. The job's integrity depends on this first step.
Activation Process
Using a fresh, lint-free applicator, wipe down both the pinchweld bonding surface and the ceramic frit band on the new windscreen with Adheseal Autoshield Activator. This crucial step removes contaminants and chemically prepares the surfaces for bonding.
Pro Tip: Use a one-way wipe direction when applying the activator to avoid re-contaminating the surface. Do not touch the prepared areas after cleaning. -
Step 2: Primer Application & Flash-Off
Proper priming creates the unbreakable chemical link needed for a safe, OEM-quality bond.
Priming Technique
Thoroughly shake the Adheseal Autoshield GP Primer can for at least one minute after the mixing ball is free. Apply a thin, even coat to the activated frit band and any bare metal repairs on the pinchweld. Ensure complete, solid coverage.
Timing: Allow a mandatory 10-minute flash-off time after application before proceeding. Do not apply adhesive until the primer is touch-dry.Pro Tip: Reseal the primer container immediately after use. Primer is moisture-reactive and will degrade if left open, compromising future jobs. -
Step 3: Adhesive Application & Glass Installation
The final stage requires a steady hand and correct technique to ensure a perfect, leak-free seal.
Applying the Bead
Prepare the NP-60 cartridge and cut the V-notch nozzle to the required size. Apply a continuous, consistent, triangular-shaped bead of adhesive onto the primed glass or pinchweld. Ensure there are no gaps in the bead.
Setting the Glass
Carefully lift and set the new windscreen into position within 10 minutes of applying the adhesive. Apply gentle, even pressure to bed the glass into the adhesive, ensuring a proper wet-out and seal. Use setting blocks and tape to secure the glass during the initial cure.
Timing: The vehicle must remain stationary and cannot be driven for a minimum of 60 minutes to achieve Safe Drive-Away Time.
Limitations & Safety
Product Limitations
For professional use only. The application of windscreen adhesives requires specific training and knowledge to ensure a safe installation that complies with automotive safety standards.
Stated 1-Hour Safe Drive-Away Time is based on conditions of 23°C and 50% relative humidity. Curing times will be longer in colder, drier environments.
Must be used as part of a complete system with Adheseal Autoshield Activator and GP Primer. Use with non-specified preparation products will compromise bond integrity and void safety certifications.
Safety & Handling Requirements
Personal Protective Equipment
Always wear chemical-resistant gloves (e.g., nitrile rubber) and safety glasses with side shields to prevent skin and eye contact.
Ventilation Requirements
Ensure work is performed in a well-ventilated area to keep air concentrations of vapours below occupational exposure limits. Use local exhaust ventilation where possible.
Fire & Handling Precautions
The associated Activator and Primer are flammable. Keep all system components away from heat, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. Do not smoke during application.
Emergency First Aid
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing and seek medical attention.
Skin:
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. If skin irritation or an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical advice.
Inhaled:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If symptoms persist, contact a doctor.
Swallowed:
Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth and call a Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26) or a doctor immediately.
Seek medical attention immediately in all cases of serious exposure.
NP-60 Autoshield System Application Guide
Automotive Glass (Ceramic Coated)
Surface Preparation
Surface must be 100% clean, dry, and free from all dust, grease, and silicone-based contaminants. Wipe the ceramic band area thoroughly with a clean, lint-free cloth and Adheseal Autoshield Activator.
Primer Requirements
Primer Required
Shake can thoroughly. Apply a thin, even coat to the entire ceramic band. Avoid application to the clear glass viewing area. A 10-minute flash-off time is mandatory before applying adhesive.
Adheseal Autoshield GP PrimerVehicle Pinchweld (Painted / E-Coat)
Surface Preparation
Remove old adhesive, leaving a flat, residual layer of 1-2mm. If any bare metal is exposed during this process, it must be scuffed and cleaned. Wipe the entire bonding area on the pinchweld with Adheseal Autoshield Activator.
Primer Requirements
Primer Required on Bare Metal
For a safe, long-term repair, any exposed bare metal on the pinchweld must be treated. Apply a thin coat to all bare metal spots and allow the mandatory 10-minute flash-off time before applying the adhesive bead.
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