Case Study Overview

Site Domestic property
Location United Kingdom
Repair Type Metal filler repair
Defect Rust hole in frame of classic car

Repair Products

Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty

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Case Study Details

The classic car had developed a rust hole. Corrosion had eaten away at a section of the inside car door where the window mechanism was anchored, causing it to fail.

As a DIY enthusiast, the car owner wanted to find a quick, cost-effective and easy method to permanently fix the rust hole. The owner required a lightweight, metal filler material which would offer resistance to water, temperature extremes and future corrosion.

They decided to use Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty Stick for the application. Superfast Steel sets in under 10 minutes and makes permanent repairs to damage in steel, iron and other ferrous metals.

Before the repair began, the metalwork was cleaned and prepared as best as it could be. Dirt, grime, and rust were removed. Moisture repellant spray was used to drive moisture and grease out from the hole and leave a fine lubricating film to protect against corrosion.

Once preparation was completed, the required amount of Superfast Steel Epoxy Putty was cut from the 114g stick and kneaded by hand. Whilst soft, the putty was pushed into the hole in the metalwork, where it was shaped and moulded around the screw.

Within 10 minutes, the putty had begun to harden into a material sharing the look and feel of steel. Maximum properties were reached after one hour, leaving the hole filled and the damage caused by corrosion repaired.

Once cured, the putty was filed and painted red to appear uniform with the rest of the metal frame. The total cost of the rust hole repair was less than £20, including delivery of the Superfast Steel Stick.

Since this repair, Superfast Epoxy Putty Sticks and Sylmasta Original AB Epoxy have been seen increasing use in the motoring industry because of their speed and how easy they are to handle.

Products Used

Superfast Steel
Fast setting steel-filled epoxy putty makes permanent filler repairs to rust holes

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