DIY 011 *****CASTING REPAIR***
Posted: Tue 18. Aug 2009, 15:12
DIY011 *****CASTING REPAIR***
Opps .....An unexpected event ......Theres always something to hold you up .....
A bad or weak casting can give you some real headaches.

I noticed the casting was cracked and a very thin casting wall
How to fix it?

Use a high temperture ceramic metallic paste.
I used"Pyro-Putty 1000"
This stuff is works very well. JB Weld is also a good product you can use.

Mix to a toothpaste consistency apply to a clean grease free surface and let air dry overnight.
The result speaks for itself.

Here is the crack ....a little sanding and a slight re-application with a acid brush. You can mix it a
little lose to let it flow.....
This stuff looks like, feels like, sands like ....even smells like Aluminum.....
Use it sparingly ...If you make a mess ....Not to worry ...after it dries get a sharp chisel and carefully scrape it away..
You can use a Dremel with a sanding disc or roller or just sand by hand. Only use what you need to avoid sanding all day.
You can re-apply every 2 hours.....
I have tested it with carb cleaner, Brake cleaner, acetone, trichloroethane 111, gas and diesel fuel. It holds up very well.
Opps .....An unexpected event ......Theres always something to hold you up .....
A bad or weak casting can give you some real headaches.

I noticed the casting was cracked and a very thin casting wall
How to fix it?

Use a high temperture ceramic metallic paste.
I used"Pyro-Putty 1000"
This stuff is works very well. JB Weld is also a good product you can use.

Mix to a toothpaste consistency apply to a clean grease free surface and let air dry overnight.
The result speaks for itself.

Here is the crack ....a little sanding and a slight re-application with a acid brush. You can mix it a
little lose to let it flow.....
This stuff looks like, feels like, sands like ....even smells like Aluminum.....
Use it sparingly ...If you make a mess ....Not to worry ...after it dries get a sharp chisel and carefully scrape it away..
You can use a Dremel with a sanding disc or roller or just sand by hand. Only use what you need to avoid sanding all day.
You can re-apply every 2 hours.....
I have tested it with carb cleaner, Brake cleaner, acetone, trichloroethane 111, gas and diesel fuel. It holds up very well.