Abrade the Surface: Roughing up the surface (i.e. sanding) will loosen up any accumulated dirt, rust, or chipped paint. It will aid in the adhesion to painted surfaces or plastic items. It will aid in the adhesion to painted surfaces or plastic items.

Depending on the extent of the damage caused by the rust and the adhesive you’re using, you may have to sand (or preferably abrade) the area down to a smooth surface before applying the adhesive. It’s a good idea after all this sanding and brushing to

An optimum bonding surface is perfectly clean, free of oil and grease. Degreasing should be performed even when the bonding surface appears clean. 1. Suspend piece(s) in trichloroethylene or wipe bonding surfaces with clean cloth saturated with trichloroe