What's a good substance to bond two pieces of metal?
12-02-2008, 12:02 PM
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What's a good substance to bond two pieces of metal?
I was fixing the generic problem with my headlights today, and I noticed that the idiot I bought the car from snapped the bracket from the metal top. So, when the lights go up, they go up about half way because half of the light is hanging loose.
So I need something to bond it back together. Something that will hold.
I don't have access to a welder.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
So I need something to bond it back together. Something that will hold.
I don't have access to a welder.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
12-02-2008, 12:08 PM
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Re: What's a good substance to bond two pieces of metal?
my first thought is JB Weld epoxy. I don't have first hand experience with it though
12-02-2008, 01:21 PM
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Re: What's a good substance to bond two pieces of metal?
I went and picked up a pack of JB Weld but I think too much of the bracket was broken. It just is not sticking well. :\
12-02-2008, 01:25 PM
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Re: What's a good substance to bond two pieces of metal?
use Quick Steel it works wonders, it is in a pitty form so it is easier to work with and sets up in an hour, can be found at auto parts stores and walmart
12-02-2008, 06:54 PM
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Re: What's a good substance to bond two pieces of metal?
I am just going to buy an extra bracket. I had one extra assembly laying around that I stole the bracket from. Thanks for the ideas, guys!
12-03-2008, 12:10 PM
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Re: What's a good substance to bond two pieces of metal?
go to a exhaust shop and ask them to weld it for you.
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