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Mag Alloy casing repair

#1 PostAuthor: rpeters » Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:43 pm

Can anyone suggest a good filler for a ding in a mag alloy rotor case, it will be painted not polished...any recomendations :?: :?:
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try this

#2 PostAuthor: zman » Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:27 pm

Take a look at durafix :)
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#3 PostAuthor: rpeters » Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:39 am

Looks easy, gonna give them a go :D
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#4 PostAuthor: zman » Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:57 am

just got mine to do engine Finn repair.You need good heat.My propane burner wasn't hot enough.
Got to get mapp gas or similar.can get expensive if like me you only have one job to do.
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#5 PostAuthor: maralyn » Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:14 pm

Be aware, you cannot use durafix if the magnesium content is more than about 18%.

You would be better off using liquid metal or JB Autoweld if you are painting the casing after repair.
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