April 20, 200717 yr Author comment_206733 or should i just leave the car as is?hey dude, um. theres all kinds of threads for you to talk about that.and why would you want one for?too look cool? ahhaROFL Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24016-jb-weld/?&page=3#findComment-206733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 20, 200717 yr comment_206735 you know it! and hay i always look cool in my z. only joking but not really. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24016-jb-weld/?&page=3#findComment-206735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 20, 200717 yr comment_206739 I used it to seal a fist size hole in the side of an 84 Volvo 240T Block. Lasted for over four years.Great stuff.Incidentally, I was introduced to it by a Marine Machinist, who used it for fixing key ways on heavy diesel crankshafts. His comment was that it was tough enough to machine. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24016-jb-weld/?&page=3#findComment-206739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 20, 200717 yr comment_206742 I have used this product with mixed results. I don't think it is the correct substance to use in place of good old welding. For small repairs that are not affected by the elements freezing and heating and vica versa I am sure it works fine but in the end I think it will eventually fail. As a matter of fact every time I have used automotively it failed pretty rapidly.McKrack Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24016-jb-weld/?&page=3#findComment-206742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 20, 200717 yr comment_206752 I agree that it's not the stuff to use in place of real welding. And if so, only in an emergency as a stop-gap measure. But for those things that cannot be welded, it's been giving me consistently good results, and very few failures. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24016-jb-weld/?&page=3#findComment-206752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 21, 200717 yr comment_206768 I As a matter of fact every time I have used automotively it failed pretty rapidly.Did you prepare the surface correctly? It needs to be degreased and sanded to adhere well. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24016-jb-weld/?&page=3#findComment-206768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 24, 200717 yr comment_207041 I mainly use JB weld to fill gaps and make fillets on the model boat engines, and occasionally on anything else like you would with epoxy. I will use it only on rare occasions to join parts. I have also used the aluminum soldering rods (http://durafix.com) for repairs and fills with success, but mostly on the model boat engines, and the occasional soda can. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/24016-jb-weld/?&page=3#findComment-207041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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