This is a question with answer options. Goal: How to prepare rubber surface for applying patches.

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

1). Clean all surface areas with soap and water let dry in a area were dirt and dust is not present, read the direction that come with the purchased patching material apply follow as directed, let store in a dry area and let dry ..
2). Clean all surface areas with soap and water let dry in a area were dirt and dust is not present read the direction that come with the purchased patching material apply follow as directed, let store in a dry area for drying time that is written specified in instructions that came with patches.....I think the answer is
2).