Glass Replacement North America
Easy-to-use glass adhesive systems proven to deliver performance, safety, and efficiency
Our aftermarket glass bonding systems are compatible with all vehicles due to their ability to bond with glass, metal, and ceramic substrates. They’re also suitable for use with integral antennas and ADAS systems.
Count on us for products, expertise, and training that will help keep customers satisfied.
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Our adhesives are formulated to accommodate quick and accurate ADAS recalibration as part of a complete windshield repair system.
Training for safety and efficiency
Our free instructional tools provide techniques, tips, and troubleshooting advice for:
- Personal and vehicle protection
- Surface, glass, and body preparation
- Corrosion protection
- Adhesive application
- Record keeping
Our product portfolio is designed to support your aftermarket needs
DuPont Primerless-to-Glass Portfolio
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Minimize Rush Hour Prep
Dupont: the technology leader in primerless-to-glass:
- Most complete range of primerless-to-glass MDATs
- Reduces the challenges of applying primer manually
- Can be applied across a wide temperature spectrum down to 0°F (-18° C)
- Simplifies replacements and helps decrease returns
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Engineered for Endurance
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Built for Durability - Bonded for Life
- Engineered for durability throughout the average vehicle service life of approximately 13 years
- Adhesive technology engineered for exposure to demanding weather conditions, corrosive road salt, sea spray, and road conditions
- Crash-test proven and engineered to support fast, validated drive-away times
- Comprehensive MDAT portfolio of Advanced Cure and Conventional Cure adhesives
- Trusted by OEMs, agricultural equipment manufacturers, and heavy machinery producers worldwide
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Advanced Cure HMNC Primerless-to-Glass
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BETASEAL™ ACE
BETASEAL™ ACE
- Primerless-to-glass (inner or outer frit)
- 30-minute MDAT
- Primerless application to OEM paint
- High-modulus/non-conductive formula (HMNC)
- Eliminates the principal risk associated with applying primer manually
- Can be applied across a wide temperature spectrum, including down to 0°F (-18° C)
- 600 ml sausage, 310 ml cartridge or G-EZKit - 600ml sausage or 310 ml cartridge
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Minimize Rush Hour Prep: Dupont: the technology leader in primerless-to-glass
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BETASEAL™ Express APG
BETASEAL™ Express APG
- 60-minute MDAT
- High-modulus/non-conductive formula (HMNC)
- Primerless-to-glass on exterior and inner layer frit
- Can be applied across a wide temperature spectrum, including down to 0°F (-18° C)
- Technician Friendly - excellent sag or slide resistance and easy-to-tool with short tails
- 600 ml sausage, 310 ml cartridge or G-EZKit - 600 ml sausage or 310 ml cartridge
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BETASEAL™ G-EZKit
BETASEAL™ G-EZKit
- Kit includes – urethane, primer, glass cleaner, nozzles, daubers, and more
- Master lot number for all components
- Available in cartridge or sausage kits for BETASEAL™ ACE, BETASEAL™ Express APG and BETASEAL™ Xpress30
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BETASEAL™ G-EZKit instructions
Advanced Cure HMNC
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BETASEAL™ Xpress30
BETASEAL™ Xpress30
- 30-minute minimum drive away
- Exclusive RPM technology
- High-modulus, non-conductive
- Easy-to-use
- 8–10-minute working time
- Now compatible with BETAPRIME™ Clear Advanced and BETAPRIME™ 5504G All-in-One primer
- 600 ml sausage, 310 ml cartridge, or in G-EZKit – 600 ml sausage or 310 ml cartridge
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BETASEAL™ Advanced-Cure Adhesives
No Need to Make Your Customers Wait
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BETASEAL™ G-EZKit
BETASEAL™ G-EZKit
- Kit includes – urethane, primer, glass cleaner, nozzles, daubers, and more
- Master lot number for all components
- Available in cartridge or sausage kits for BETASEAL™ ACE, BETASEAL™ Express APG and BETASEAL™ Xpress30
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BETASEAL™ G-EZKit instructions
Primerless-to-glass Adhesives
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BETASEAL™ U-428+HV
BETASEAL™ U-428+HV
- No glass primer required
- Pinchweld and encapsulation MUST be primed
- Working temperatures as low as 32°F
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U-428+HV and U-838HV comparison guide
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BETASEAL™ U-838HV
BETASEAL™ U-838HV
- No glass primer required
- Pinchweld and encapsulation MUST be primed
- Working temperatures as low as 32°F
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U-428+HV and U-838HV comparison guide
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BETASEAL™ U-418HV
BETASEAL™ U-418HV
- Minimum drive-away time 2 hours at 40˚F (4.4˚C) and above
- No glass primer required
- Pinchweld and encapsulation MUST be primed
- Apply at temperatures 40˚F (4.4˚C) or warmer
- Working time – 15 minutes after application at 72˚F (22˚C) and 50% RH
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BETASEAL™ U-418HV product sheet with installation instructions
BETASEAL™ U-418HV: RV and motor home application product sheet
Product information and windshield installation instructions
Utility Sealant
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BETASEAL™ U-418
BETASEAL™ U-418
- No glass primer required
- Pinchweld and encapsulation MUST be primed
- Apply at temperatures 40˚F (4.4˚C) or warmer
- Working time – 15 minutes after application at 72˚F (22˚C) and 50% RH
- See table below for minimum drive-away times
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BETASEAL™ Primerless-to-glass product sheet with installation instructions
Cleaners & Primers
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BETACLEAN™ Easy-Go Cleaning Sponge
BETACLEAN™ Easy-Go Cleaning Sponge
- Abrasive melamine sponge for use with BETACLEAN™ GC-800 to aggressively remove contaminants in the bonding are
- One-time use
- Available in 160-count box
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BETACLEAN™ GC-800 Glass and Surface Cleaner
BETACLEAN™ GC-800 Glass and Surface Cleaner
- Works with BETACLEAN™ Easy-Go Cleaning Sponge to remove silicone contaminants and other glass contaminants
- Prepares windshield for priming
- Leaves a clean, streak-free finish
- Can also be used as a cut-out lubricant
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BETAPRIME™ Clear Advanced Primer
BETAPRIME™ Clear Advanced Primer
- DuPont Technical service and development has validated the use of BETAPRIME™ CLEAR Advanced glass primer with BETASEAL™ Xpress30 urethane adhesive
- BETAPRIME™ CLEAR Advanced is now exclusively available as part of G-EZkits with BETASEAL™ Xpress30
- Use it to prime windshields with ceramic frit (either internal or external frit).
- OEM approved and used glass primer
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BETAPRIME™ 5504G All-in-One Primer
BETAPRIME™ 5504G All-in-One Primer
- One primer for nearly all your windshield replacement needs
- Advanced formulation BETAPRIME™ 5504G no longer requires shaking
- Fast flash-off time in temperatures as low as 0°F
- Use on glass, bare metal, and nicks and scratches in paint and encapsulations (RIM, PVC and PAAS)
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Primers, cleaners, and accessories information with installation guide
Case studies & related materials
See how automakers around the globe use our glass bonding solutions to advance their vehicles.
