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sullivan
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Posted - 13/03/2017 : 15:18:34
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Gents, I know this subject has been covered but here is a new twist on a simple repair technique we use. When we do repairs in my shop of tile chips, stone, porcelain, Formica, and plastics. I have developed a method to repair. This will work for Bakelite as well. I use two part epoxy which I mix a small amount of oil based artist paint into. It is amazing to watch as you touch the resin with a small amount of mixed to color oil base paint. Almost instantly the resin turns completely to that color. after this you can add hardener to the resin and within a few minutes or depending on the epoxy longer you have a matching color repair. The super hard 3-M two part epoxies will probably be best. Step one mix Artist oil paint to color Step two mix into resin Step three mix in hardener Step four apply to chip, crack and form with waxed paper, or carve after setting.
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Brian W Sullivan |
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sullivan
USA
423 Posts |
Posted - 13/03/2017 : 19:20:41
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Pictures of described epoxy repair in process.
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Brian W Sullivan |
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Horst Wendling
Germany
465 Posts |
Posted - 13/03/2017 : 20:07:24
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Brian, is it also usable for the old Steering Wheels ?
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sullivan
USA
423 Posts |
Posted - 13/03/2017 : 20:15:08
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Yes Horst, Here I have given you trade secrets. You can indeed do steering wheels in this manor and I have done just that. The 1956 chriscraft steering wheel I own was repaired in this manor. You may find you will benefit from automotive spot putty and wet sanding of the area. When we do this I use two pack paint matched to original color and can generate a perfect finish that is epoxy paint acrylic. Wear needed protection. This paint becomes hydrochloric acid if breathed in!
Best.
Brian W Sullivan |
Edited by - sullivan on 13/03/2017 20:19:55 |
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