How To Repair Pot Metal

What is pot metal and why is it so difficult to repair?

Pot metal is a smorgasbord of metals, zinc, cadmium, lead, magnesium, copper, aluminum, tin can, iron and any other leftover metal with a low melting point. Low melting point is the central because what they did in the early on 20th century was grab all the flake metal put in a big pot and melted information technology. The the mixture was poured into molds. Smorgasbords of anything are hard to repair. Weld are usually done with like materials.

There is some other reason why pot metal is difficult to repair. Bad engineering. Two examples. Vintage cars often had pot metal horn rims, very thin horn rims. Drivers who had to make a sudden stop where slamming on the brakes and blowing the horn was required would often suspension the horn rim. Because of the lack of acceptable surface area broken horn rims is virtually impossible to repair.

We've seen many pot metal pieces that had a slender shaft with a heavy top. If trauma occurs, in that location is little chance of a satisfactory repair. Once more in that location is not enough expanse for the repair to create sufficient force to be durability. Unfortunate because some of these pieces are beautiful.

Pot Metal Repair Video

Repairing Pot Metallic

A Starter Kit is necessary to repair pot metal.

.

A Starter Kit contains:

• An SI Structural Agglutinative
• Our Activator/Accelerator
• General Instructions

Instructions for repairing pot metallic

• Brand sure that the ends or edges of the pot metal are clean and gratis of oil and grease.
• Have a wire brush to the ends or edges to remove the corrosion. Y'all exercise Non want to be so aggressive that you tin can the shape of the pot metal. A affluent fit is critical to an adequate repair. When finished wipe with a soft cloth.
• Employ an SI Structural Agglutinative to BOTH ends or edges. Pot Metal repair is the only fourth dimension where we consistently recommend applying the adhesive to both ends.
• Firmly press the ends/edges for fifteen seconds.
• Spray the seam with the Activator/Accelerator

When possible wait xx-4 hours earlier putting into use. Cull your kit below.

When there are pieces missing

Because pot metal is and then porous a intermission may often results in small pieces flaking off. The problem is that those missing pieces reduces surface area. IF at that place is enough expanse, you can use our Filler to fill in the gaps from the flaked off pieces.

Our Filler is a silica sand compound used to fill holes or gaps. To use, spread a thin layer of an SI Structural Agglutinative on the trouble area so sprinkle the Filler on. Repeat as necessary.

Choose a Basic Kit if you need the Filler

Belt and Suspenders Arroyo

Bones Kits include:

• An SI Structural Adhesive
• Our Activator/Accelerator
• The Filler

The Filler tin can be used to add 5-10% more forcefulness. Apply the SI Adhesive to the seam of the break spreading the adhesive like you are covering a dry out wall seam. Sprinkle Filler on. The second coat is the agglutinative, then spraying the lightest mist of Activator/Accelerator possible.

If you want to bank check out our other repair videos click on the link below. If you accept questions, please call 877 565 7225.

Video Library

Source: https://tbbonding.com/how-to-repair-pot-metal/

Share this post