How To Spray
When you apply your Tensor adhesive to your substrate there are two things you need to do to get optimum performance from your adhesive.
- Hold your spray gun at a 90 degree angle to your substrate. This will ensure you get an even coat weight of adhesive. By holding the spray gun at a different angle you may cause thicker and thinner patches of adhesive to form, leading to potential issues with the bond and unsatisfactory finishes.
- Hold your spray gun approx 10 cm from your substrate. This is the optimum distance to achieve even coverage. Holding the gun too close to your substrate will cause heavy build up of adhesive resulting in slower cure times and potential solvent trap. Holding the gun too far from your substrate will cause the adhesive to dry before it hits the substrate, resulting in unsatisfactory bond performance.
Make Sure You Have The Right Tip
Not all Tensor adhesives require the same spray tip. Whilst you might not think that such a small item can have a great impact on the finished product, the truth is having the right tip for your spray gun is crucial to getting the best performance from your adhesive and optimum coverage. For a full guide to which adhesives require which gun tip, check out our Guide To Adhesives.
