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Sika® Cleaner PCA

Cleaning pad and primer applicator

Sika® Cleaner PCA is a smart cleaning pad based on melamine foam. It is used for removal of contamination or cleaning of windshields and other surfaces. Additionally it can be used to apply certain Sika® Primers.  

  • Quick, clean and simple way to remove contamination and label residues.
  • Suitable as primer applicator
  • EHS friendly
 
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PRODUCT BENEFITS

  • Quick, clean and simple way to remove contamination and label residues.
  • Suitable as primer applicator
  • EHS friendly
 

Usage

Sika® Cleaner PCA is designed for the removal of contamination on ceramic frits or glass. It can also be used for the removal of label residues and other kinds of contamination.
Sika® Cleaner PCA is well suited to apply Sika® Primers used in the Automotive Glass Replacement business.
This product is suitable for experienced professional users only. Tests with actual substrates and conditions have to be performed to ensure adhesion and material compatibility.  

Advantages

  • Quick, clean and simple way to remove contamination and label residues.
  • Suitable as primer applicator
  • EHS friendly
 

Packaging

Box

168 pieces

Product Details

Typical Product Data
Chemical base

Open pors, expanded melamine resin

Color (CQP001-1)

Light grey

Application method

Dry scrub or wet scrub with Sika® CleanGlass or Sika® Cleaner G+P

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Technical Information

IMPORTANT NOTE

Compatibility with the current substrate has to be verified prior to the application. Before using Sika® Cleaner PCA to sensitive surfaces (e.g. plastics, etc.) it is recommended to test it on a small, possibly non-visible area of the base material.

Prior the adhesive application the surface has to be pre-treated according to Sika’s surface preparation recommendations.

 

Application

Application Information

METHOD OF APPLICATION

To remove the contamination from windshields, use Sika® CleanGlass respectively Sika® Cleaner G+P or an equivalent non antistatic glass cleaner to wet the surface and detect contamination. Start scrubbing with a Sika® Cleaner PCA the bond area. For heavy contamination Sika® Cleaner PCA can be used dry to increase effectivness.

Always consider that it is designed for single use application only.

Wipe the Sika® CleanGlass off and allow the surface to dry completely before the next step in surface preparation is performed.

Documents

FAQ

The surface shows after cleaning with Sika®Cleaner PCA still wetting issues
  • The use of dry Sika®Cleaner PCA increases cleaning efficiency as the glass cleaner can act as a lubricant.
Posted on: 08/05/2019
Why does the primer not wet the surface properly?
  • If the surface tension of a substrate is insufficient the primer will show wetting issues on the surface. This is mostly known from non-traditional contaminations present on ceramic frits.
  • Remove and clean (Sika®Cleaner PCA), or use glass fit for purpose.
Posted on: 08/05/2019