2.0 Preparing The Surface
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- For better adhesion, remove oxide film and paint from the adhesive areas with a stainless steel wire brush or special sandpaper.
- Clean bonding surfaces with cleaning agent R1.
- Allow cleaned surfaces to dry for approx. 5 minutes.
Bonding surfaces must be completely dry.