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water break free
Posted by: Scott Lewis (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: October 09, 2005 06:12PM

Am I correct to assume that a "water break free" surface is similar to when water beads up on a car -- the surface is clean and water sits on top of the surface rather than spreading on the surface? I know this topic is covered in back issues of Rod Builder which I have many. I just wanted to make sense of a few posts I was reading. Thanks for the reply.

Scott

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Re: water break free
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: October 09, 2005 06:18PM

No, just the opposite. When you see water bead up you have a surface that can't be wetted and won't allow an adhesive to easily adhere. When you have properly deglossed the surface by vigorous scuffing with Scotchbrite (or very fine 400+ grit sandpaper) you will see water flow and wet the entire surface rather than beading up and running off.

Check the online library for the article on water break free surfaces. Photos are there with it.

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Re: water break free
Posted by: Scott Lewis (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: October 09, 2005 06:26PM

Got it! Thank you very much!

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