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JB Weld
« on: April 13, 2005, 03:10:21 AM »
I've read lots of replies that mention JB Weld as the answer to life, the universe and everything.

Can you get this in the UK?  It sounds like an epoxy resin in which case it's probably the same as araldite.  Two tubes, one with epoxy and one with hardener/catalyst.  Don't put the wrong caps on the tubes!

By the way - watch out for the film of the book of the stage show of the radio series! Out in April (UK)
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« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2005, 03:35:09 AM »
I don't know if you can get it in UK, we can not get it in Norway. But you can buy Chemical Metal, a Plastic Padding product.
It did answer my question to life.  ;D

And my guess is that it works just as good as JB.  :)

http://marinestore.co.uk/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MD171297&Category_Code=plastic-padding-products

And here is the data's for JB weld:

http://jbweld.net/products/jbweld.php
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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2005, 04:46:16 AM »
JB Weld is good stuff, but I wouldn't stake my life on it. I once used it to mend a cracked engine coolant fitting back together on my old car. It lasted a whole summer, but eventually gave up the ghost and I had to buy a new part.
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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2005, 05:13:55 AM »
Steve, Halfords's got it, at least last year when I bought mine! It is brilliant stuff, two component resin on metal basis.

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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2005, 06:12:08 AM »
Make sure you use a wire brush to really clean the bonding surface.  I have used it to mend a Crank case and it never failed... Atleast not before I sold the 4 wheeler 8).  It takes for ever to set up though so you have to put some sort of backing under it.  For non integral repairs it is best. Basically any damage that you need to fill. 

My last repair with it was a cooling fin.  I formed up a mold with index card paper and masking tape.  Poored in the JB and waited till the next day.  Pulled off the form, sanded, and painted.  Made for an invisible repair. 
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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2005, 06:28:29 AM »
What is the color of this after it has cured, but before any attempts to paint, etc?
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« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2005, 06:53:56 AM »
My CB750K4 had a cracked engine fin right at the top corner (next to the #1 sparkplug) and the PO JB welded it back on and its held for the last 2 years with no problems. Dosent look the best but better than a chipped fin. Its grey in colour so does match up.
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« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2005, 07:49:15 AM »
Thanks Andy.
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« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2005, 08:00:41 AM »
There is a lot better epoxy's out there.  Metal Mender for Alum. is very strong and can hold a bolt when drilled and tapped.  Alumalloy can be a life saver also.
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Re: JB Weld
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2005, 08:07:20 AM »
Anyone fancy writing a FAQ on this one?

I'll be happy to edit and post it - just need all your experience plus product names and website links.

Also need to identify international products that non-US readers could try.

Please email or PM to me.  Cheers.  Steve.
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« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2005, 08:12:49 AM »
I used to to lengthen the stopper pegs which prevent CB handlebars from smacking into the tank.  This was needed of course, after I installed non-stock clubman bars.  The stuff worked great, and I don't have to worry about dinging my tank anymore!
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Re: JB Weld
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2005, 08:17:09 AM »
Quote from: Bob Wessner on April 13, 2005, 06:28:29 AM
What is the color of this after it has cured, but before any attempts to paint, etc?

Bob, Color is like a light grey.
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« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2005, 03:32:26 PM »
My Dad JB'd a prong off a side cover 13 yrs ago and it still is holding. JB Weld and Duck tape and the world is a better place




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Re: JB Weld
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2005, 06:33:20 PM »
I haven't found JB weld in Australia yet, but there's another American product I've got a tub of called "Devcon" and it's magnificent. I was given an old Suzuki GS1000 based dragbike years ago, and the upper crankcase was busted around the front sprocket where the 630 chain let go (as incredible as that seems) and did some damage.

Anyway, using a new sprocket cover and some plasticene (silly putty) I was able to mold a piece about an inch wide and about 4 inches long to fill the gap. I then drilled and tapped it for the sprocket cover screws, and for a little added security I "helicoiled" the holes. It looked good and was still doing excellent service when I sold the bike to a guy in England a couple of years later.

I loaned the tub of Devcon to a mate and he repaired his busted crankcase on a CB750K2 where the bike had been dropped by it's PO on the points side, resulting in a big piece busted off and lost. I've also used it to repair busted off fins, and I've been told by my local powder coater that I can use it to fill a couple of scores on an alloy Katana swingarm before I have it powdercoated and fit it on my CB750 based racer special. Good stuff for sure! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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