FAQ: Adhesion Promotion Methods

What methods can be used to promote adhesion?

There are several method recommendations to help promote adhesion of products to different surfaces, including:

Cleaning: use of appropriate solvent and recommended two-cloth wipe
Chemicals: use of primers (i.e., DOWSIL™ PR-1200 RTV Prime Coat as well as the other DOWSIL™ primers)
Surface Energy Alteration: use of technique treatments like Corona Discharge Treatment, Plasma Treatment or Flame Treatment
Physical Methods: use of techniques to rough the surface to increase surface area for adhesion on certain surfaces

Please note that because conditions and adhesion methods of use of our products are beyond our control, this information should not be used in substitution for customer tests to ensure that the products are safe, effective and fully satisfactory for the intended end-use.