+x Singhnishesh - 12/28/2018 12:43:16 PM+x scottracing - 12/28/2018 12:38:29 PM+x Singhnishesh - 12/28/2018 6:14:56 AMaluminium plate is not adhering to a carbon fiber laminate.Is it because my aluminium surface is too smooth?I tried etching process to make it rough.But It did not work out well.Is sanding a better option than etching?When you say etch? What exactly do you mean?Its better to roughen up the ali surface with sand paper or other abrasives at least 240grit. Then clean with acetone and bond within a few hours.By etching I mean using chromic acid to roughen the surface a bit
+x scottracing - 12/28/2018 12:38:29 PM+x Singhnishesh - 12/28/2018 6:14:56 AMaluminium plate is not adhering to a carbon fiber laminate.Is it because my aluminium surface is too smooth?I tried etching process to make it rough.But It did not work out well.Is sanding a better option than etching?When you say etch? What exactly do you mean?Its better to roughen up the ali surface with sand paper or other abrasives at least 240grit. Then clean with acetone and bond within a few hours.
+x Singhnishesh - 12/28/2018 6:14:56 AMaluminium plate is not adhering to a carbon fiber laminate.Is it because my aluminium surface is too smooth?I tried etching process to make it rough.But It did not work out well.Is sanding a better option than etching?