Description
Is a hard setting, thick silver-grey metallic filler, suitable for use with most metals and alloys.
Features
-Repairs and fills
-Sets hard
-Resists boiling water
-Chemical resistant – resists oil and petrol – ideal for engines (but ensure thoroughly hardened before returning petrol to tank)
-Can be sanded and filed for a perfectly smooth finish
-Resistant to water and to hydrocarbon solvents and oils (such as petrol and cooking oils)
-Heat resistant to 100°C
-Can be painted
Where can this product be used?
-Repairs leaks in household utensils, e.g. kettles, holes and cracks in car radiators, pipes etc.
-Metallic Fix may be used to repair holes in petrol tanks if thoroughly hardened before petrol is returned to tank. (Temporary plugs for a leaking tank can be achieved with suitable Knead-It).
-Repairing metal watering can
-Metallic Fix does NOT conduct electricity. It is NOT suitable for electrical applications.
-Metallic Fix will begin to soften above 100°C, therefore, it should not be used to re-affix handles or the like, on cooking utensils; nor to repair holes in pressure vessels such as pressure cookers.
-Not resistant to acetone solvents such as acetone or MEK.
-Do not use where the repair is subject to a breaking strain exceeding 25kg/cm squared.
What materials is this product suitable for?
Iron
Tin
Lead
Silver
Chrome
Zinc
Aluminium
How to use this product
-Remove dirt and grease from the surface to be repaired.
-Remove cap and insert the nail into the nozzle to break the seal.
-Apply pressure on the tube to release cement to the required thickness. Allow to dry for a few hours or overnight (depends on thickness). Remove excess with acetone.
-Sand or file as necessary. Wipe nozzle clean and replace cap after use. Do not use where the repair is subject to a breaking strain exceeding 25kg/cm2.
Handy tips
-Remove excess with acetone
-Keep a canister of SELLEYS Sugar Soap Wipes nearby for a quick and effective cleanup.
Safety tips
-Highly flammable.
-Minimise skin contact. Avoid eye contact. If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.
-Intentional misuse by deliberately inhaling the vapours from the product may be harmful or fatal.
Storage and re-use
-Keep container sealed, in a cool place away from ignition sources.
