Re: Conductive painting pot metal
Well, I've only been restoring cars for about 40 years so there may be other ways to do it but certainly not better. It depends on your clientele whether you go with the cheap/quick fix or if you do it right. I've had parts so bad and so rare that I had to cast a new part. (Actually two--One from the orginal as a build-up pattern then the real one.) The owner was quite happy with the reproduction and willing to pay to have the part. I've had others say just blast it and paint it and I've told them to take it somewhere else. Your reputation will follow you for all things so make your choices wisely.
I will say this; if someone filled my 31 Chrysler Imperial hood ornament with Bondo, they'd be buying the $1800 piece to put on their shelf. Many owners feel the same way so you better know your customer or explain your fix will not last more than a year.
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