A method for manufacturing a pressure-sensitive self-adhering adhesive based on an alkoxylated, silane-containing polymer, the method comprising:
- Mixing the alkoxylated, silane containing polymer, at least one tackifying resin compatible with the alkoxylated, silane-containing polymer and at least one catalyst to obtain a storable one-component system, the at least one catalyst comprising a Lewis acid-base adduct,
- activating the at least one catalyst;
- and
- using the at least one catalyst to crosslink the alkoxylated, silane-containing polymer,
- wherein the Lewis acid is a reaction-inhibited cation at temperatures up to but not including 60° C. in anhydrous medium, and the Lewis base is an anion of a very strong acid.