摘要 |
A method for the in-situ treatment of a surface eg the anodisation of part of an aluminium or aluminium alloy component 1 to prepare it for adhesive bonding, in which method layers of gauze 2 or the like impregnated with a surface treatment liquid or gel, are applied to the component surface together with a mesh electrode 3 if required, and in which any trapped air or gaseous products of the treatment is drawn off through a gas-permeable sheet 4 forming part of a vacuum bag. <IMAGE> |