The invention relates to a method and a coating device for the production of a composite glass (1) from a glass element (3) which is at least monoaxially bent and which is coated with a plastic foil (2) at least on one side. The surface of the glass element to be coated is cleaned before being inserted into a calender (20) and conveyed into the calender slot (23). Simultaneously, an adhesive layer (2.2) of the plastic foil is activated and the plastic foil is also conveyed into the calender slot, where it is placed flat on the glass element. The adhesive layer does not slip thereby preventing a relative movement between the glass element and the adhesive layer (2.1) during and after flat application. The glass element coated with the foil is conveyed through the calender and pressurized, wherein the adhesive layer is bonded and permanent connection already occurs in the calender. Since activation of the adhesive, flat application of the foil and bonding of the adhesive are carried out in the absence of water, the edges of the composite element thus produced can be trimmed directly after exiting the calender.