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Need help in determining how to repair a break in my rear window trim on my 42 short bed. I tried JB weld and let it cure for 2 days and 20 seconds after picking it up it cracked right back. I have read about some welding techniques but I figured old school know how was the first choice. Any bolters had this issue and fixed it? Thanks for the help.

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Got a photo we can look at for ideas?


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Not on that particular area, but I have used the flea market repair rods for aluminum/pot metal to repair the pot metal fender extensions on a Fairlane. It had some cracks in it, and they have not re-appeared in the three years since completion (kow) You do have to watch the heat, it is a very fine line between melting enough to add the filler rod and a dime sized hole just dropped out. The finer your torch size the better...

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I second Roberts suggestion those rods work really well for this application and are normally quite strong. I use a propane torch to keep the heat down. Prep is key for using these things.

Eric

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Thanks for the help.

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Is this the stuff that you are talking about?
< CLICK > Harbor Freight Alumiweld

How-to videos of Alumaloy - TV ads, poor quality sound:
< CLICK > Alumaloy Part 1
< CLICK > Alumaloy Part 2
< CLICK > Alumaloy Part 3

< CLICK > Real world results

Never used it, but was always intrigued by the TV ads.


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