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Title: Pot-Metal adhesive?
Post by: Angela on October 25, 2020, 06:43:53 PM

Hey guys, what do you recommend for adhesives which will adhere to the pot-metal used in the quarter panel end caps or headlight buckets?

I frequently see cracks in the lower section of 69/70 quarter panel end caps. I see similar cracks in the 67/68 headlight buckets where the valance connects.

I've thought about using 3M 2-part structural adhesive but I thought I'd ask for recommendations first.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Pot-Metal adhesive?
Post by: 67gtasanjose on October 26, 2020, 04:40:06 AM

Muggy Weld is a brand of solder that works very well.

Title: Re: Pot-Metal adhesive?
Post by: BKnapp on October 26, 2020, 08:37:58 AM

+1 on Muggyweld

https://www.muggyweld.com/product/super-alloy-1/

Title: Re: Pot-Metal adhesive?
Post by: 67gta289 on October 26, 2020, 09:20:46 AM

An alternative to adhesive, admittedly straying from the request, is to use a very low temperature electrode and a TIG welder.  Fortunately I have a good friend that is an expert in this area and he can do wonders, including rebuilding busted off "studs" on a 67 lower back panel grille.

Title: Re: Pot-Metal adhesive?
Post by: Coralsnake on October 26, 2020, 10:03:55 AM

Does anyone have a muggy meld repair service? It looks great, but never seemed to work for me?

This guy can do wonders:  potmetal.repair/about-james-ruther/

I was very satisfied with his work repairing carburetor air horns.

Title: Re: Pot-Metal adhesive?
Post by: ExportMach on October 26, 2020, 01:34:48 PM

One of my head light buckets had a broken tab, I found a repair kit that used J-B Weld. It was simple and effective.

Title: Re: Pot-Metal adhesive?
Post by: jwc66k on October 26, 2020, 02:03:57 PM

Quote from: ExportMach on October 26, 2020, 01:34:48 PM

One of my head light buckets had a broken tab, I found a repair kit that used J-B Weld. It was simple and effective.

I've repaired several 64-66 headlight buckets with the JB Weld kits. No problems at all. JB Weld is not a fix all product, but it is good on non stress metal applications.
Jim

Title: Re: Pot-Metal adhesive?
Post by: 67gtasanjose on October 26, 2020, 02:18:17 PM

Quote from: 67gtasanjose on October 26, 2020, 04:40:06 AM

Muggy Weld is a brand of solder that works very well.

Quote from: Coralsnake on October 26, 2020, 10:03:55 AM

Does anyone have a muggy meld repair service? It looks great, but never seemed to work for me?

This guy can do wonders:  potmetal.repair/about-james-ruther/

I was very satisfied with his work repairing carburetor air horns.

Using a wetted wood backing, I filled the missing portion in, following the YouTube videos I saw 4 or 5 years ago.
I didn't quite get enough "fill" the first time up but round two was good. Sanded off the front and back sides, drilled out the hole. It held on final assembly too.

I am not a welder by trade. It can be done by anyone.

Title: Re: Pot-Metal adhesive?
Post by: Coralsnake on October 26, 2020, 08:28:17 PM

Excellent results!