How to Surface Prep for Best Results with CA Glue
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When working with CA glues you'll realize that some substrate materials bond much faster than others. This is due to them having different levels of surface energy. A higher surface energy allows the CA glue to have better adhesion. Regardless of the material, surface prep will significantly increase surface energy.
Surface preparation
Before applying CA glue, the substrate should be free of dirt, grease and oil residues. To clean surfaces you can use organic solvents (acetone, alcohols), or lukewarm water with added surfactants (soap). We also advise that when you use cloth for cleaning, it must be lint-free so it does not leave fibres on the surface after wiping.
Pro tip: To achieve better adhesion when bonding two surfaces, both substrate surfaces should be roughened. After roughening, they should again be cleaned of the resulting grinding dust.
