steve_b_wales Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Part of a bracket on our washing machine has broken off, and to replace the bracket is £23+. I don't mind buying one if I have to, but is there a good metal to metal bonding adhesive that could do the job? It's only a small join, and the metal is a type of aluminium alloy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Try Q-bond. I’ve used it before to good effect, but it might depend on the metal/alloy in question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Perhaps a metal epoxy putty may be easier to use than a glue. Lots of manufacturers to pick from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 17 minutes ago, Medic1281 said: Try Q-bond. I’ve used it before to good effect, but it might depend on the metal/alloy in question Q bond is good , but is based on superglue, no good over time if it gets wet or damp. My go to would be silicon adhesive, the hard stuff that bonds car windscreens in, waterproof and rock solid but has some flex. If you have to buy a whole tube though ,youre half way to the new part, unless you know someone who uses it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) Welding if it's better than monkey metal! Edited December 1, 2017 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 11 minutes ago, Rewulf said: 32 minutes ago, Medic1281 said: Try Q-bond. I’ve used it before to good effect, but it might depend on the metal/alloy in question Q bond is good , but is based on superglue, no good over time if it gets wet or damp That’s good to know! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleachan Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 48 minutes ago, fitzy said: Perhaps a metal epoxy putty may be easier to use than a glue. Lots of manufacturers to pick from. ^ That. Degrease the surfaces to be bonded with thinners, allow the thinners to evaporate and then scrub the surfaces with a course abrasive, knock off the dust and bond, leave to set, then fit. Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Hi Steve Chemical Metal is good - friend used it on a car engine with no problems. I used it to bond a plate over an exhaust box hole - it didnt fail - the adjacent metal rusted! F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Thanks for all your replies and suggestions. I'm sure that a mate of mine has some metal putty, and I'll check on the weekend. Failing that, I'll either buy some or the Chemical metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 If you are just going to use an adhesive along the lines of the breakage then it will be weaker than it was before and the repair will likely not last long. If you can build up the area around the breakage; space permitting, you stand a greater chance of creating a lasting fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Can't you use a self tapping screw or a pop rivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 31 minutes ago, TriBsa said: If you are just going to use an adhesive along the lines of the breakage then it will be weaker than it was before and the repair will likely not last long. If you can build up the area around the breakage; space permitting, you stand a greater chance of creating a lasting fix. 1 minute ago, B725 said: Can't you use a self tapping screw or a pop rivet The part that's broke is a piece of the bracket where the screw from the hinge connects to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Steve, J B Weld is worth a look. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Loki said: Hi Steve Chemical Metal is good - friend used it on a car engine with no problems. I used it to bond a plate over an exhaust box hole - it didnt fail - the adjacent metal rusted! F yeah i use chemical metal on broken coffee machine pump mounts never had one fail yet brilliant stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 2 hours ago, old man said: Steve, J B Weld is worth a look. Works for me. Used it many a time for all sorts of situations - it’s my go to epoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, Jaymo said: Used it many a time for all sorts of situations - it’s my go to epoxy Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 4 hours ago, Uilleachan said: ^ That. Degrease the surfaces to be bonded with thinners, allow the thinners to evaporate and then scrub the surfaces with a course abrasive, knock off the dust and bond, leave to set, then fit. Job done. exactly this...................because if you dont it wont matter what adhesive you use it will fail................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 J b weld is the mut nuts buddy , that will sort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Techno weld? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 5 hours ago, TriBsa said: If you are just going to use an adhesive along the lines of the breakage then it will be weaker than it was before and the repair will likely not last long. If you can build up the area around the breakage; space permitting, you stand a greater chance of creating a lasting fix. +1 A picture of the broken component would be useful. If appearances don't matter, try this method: (1) Reinforce with metal strips. (2) Cover with thick layer of epoxy adhesive. (3) Bind tightly with fine copper wire so that it digs into the epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 JB Weld is excellent. I repaired a crack in a Ford Escort diesel cylinder head with this stuff. Only a temporary fix,but lasted a few weeks till the replacement turned up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 plus another for JB weld, but make sure the surface is CLEAN, DRY and OIL/GREASE free. Slightly abrade each surface. That instead of the Araldite in the above suggestion. You can actually machine JB weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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