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    XK120DHC is offline Experienced Metal Finisher
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    Default Repairing Pot Metal

    Has anyone used "Solder-It" or the Muggyweld "Super Alloy #1" to repair a broken Pot-Metal piece?
    The Driver's Door "remote" mirror, off my '73 Chevy Laguna, broke off right where the stalk joins the mirror head. Being a "Remote" mirror, the stalk is hollow and contains the three adjuster cables. I am not concerned about protecting/preserving the original chrome plating, only in effecting a proper repair that will last as long as the original casting did (37 years + or -).
    Or, would I be better served grinding off the chrome plate and just "piling on" J-B Weld?
    I would appreciate comments from folks who have actually used any of the above products to repair a Pot-Metal part like a mirror (as opposed to a non-stressed "trim" part).
    Any valid information appreciated.
    Charles

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    Default Re: Repairing Pot Metal

    Shoot me a pm, I'll send you some.


    Quote Originally Posted by XK120DHC View Post
    Has anyone used "Solder-It" or the Muggyweld "Super Alloy #1" to repair a broken Pot-Metal piece?
    The Driver's Door "remote" mirror, off my '73 Chevy Laguna, broke off right where the stalk joins the mirror head. Being a "Remote" mirror, the stalk is hollow and contains the three adjuster cables. I am not concerned about protecting/preserving the original chrome plating, only in effecting a proper repair that will last as long as the original casting did (37 years + or -).
    Or, would I be better served grinding off the chrome plate and just "piling on" J-B Weld?
    I would appreciate comments from folks who have actually used any of the above products to repair a Pot-Metal part like a mirror (as opposed to a non-stressed "trim" part).
    Any valid information appreciated.
    James Bateman

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    XK120DHC is offline Experienced Metal Finisher
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    Default Re: Repairing Pot Metal

    Quote Originally Posted by woodjames View Post
    Shoot me a pm, I'll send you some.
    PM Sent. Appreciate the reply.
    Charles.
    Charles

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