lambo Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 i am in the process of repainting my tinny. during the strip process, i discovered there are some holes under the paint (old rivet holes etc) and wondering whats the best to repair them. i am thinking about silicone or aluminium epoxy putty, both of which i have. the holes are not have to be weight bearing or structural stuff. anyone had any experience with epoxy filler ? pleased to hear cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayerOne Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I've used a product called JB Weld.... (google it for specs & reviews) It's a 2part epoxy, dries rock hard & can be sanded & painted over... It's pretty good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Plastie bond is another option. It's a 2 part mix & can be sanded. Small tubes are available from most hardware stores Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 ive used the JB Weld it has its place it has gotten me out of a really sticky situation twice, one was a corroded carby float pin mount i mixed up some JB Weld 50/50 and applied it than drilled the hole and sanded it to shape worked brilliantly, another time was on a motorbike crankcase there were holes in the crankcase and with the proper preparation to remove all the oil and crap on the aluminium crankcase i filled in the holes plus added some more for a wider layer it lasted a couple years when i sold the motor bike on for good adhesion the area must be well cleaned and must not flex like on some tinny hulls when pounding waves or chop u could get the holes TIG welded up if i had more practice on my TIG i'd offer to do it for free but i wouldnt want to chance it, also some tiny holes can grow big when being welded just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryO Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Yeah just any 2 pack poly filler will be fine. Just rough the surface a bit first and clean it with acetone or wax and grease remover. I prefer car panel fillers over builders bog or plasti bond altho they may very well be just the same stuff. Edited July 10, 2013 by GaryO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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