Preparing Bonding Surfaces
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Initial cleaning
Remove sticky, solid layers such as dirt and rust.
Cleaning
Then, clean the bonding flange areas using a lint-free cloth soaked in isopropanol or acetone until there are no more residues on the cloth.
Leave cleaned surfaces to dry off for 15 minutes; the bonding surfaces must be completely dry.