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Update: The new composite patch on that 737's wing skin looked seamless after the cure

Six months ago the same repair area had visible stress marks and a rough finish. What's the best surface prep you've found for these bonded repairs?
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the_sam
the_sam2mo ago
Glad to hear the patch held up well. What grit did you use for the final sand before bonding?
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jennifer_jenkins
My last project used 220 grit too, but I probably sanded my thumbprint off in the process.
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milaw14
milaw142mo agoMost Upvoted
Went with 220 grit for the final pass. It left a nice smooth surface without being too polished. Anything finer and the adhesive might not grab as well. That seemed to work perfectly for the epoxy.
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