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Question on #3SSM Repair
I'm restoring a pair of SSM3s and was woundering what the trick is to repair pits in the bare aluminum lower. Do they have to be welded and sanded out? Or, is there a good filler which can be polished to match the existing aluminum? Any help is appreciated.
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if pitting is too bad , i suggest cleaning with acid , then sand blast , clean with acid-again ,sand blast a second time and use this
http://www.evercoat.com/productDetail.aspx?pID=37
to fill the pits then prime with a good 2 part epoxy primer..
http://www.evercoat.com/productDetail.aspx?pID=37
to fill the pits then prime with a good 2 part epoxy primer..
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I agree, best way to do it. I just don't want to reseal the drives when the seals burn up. Drives were rebuilt about 10 hous ago.
I'm going to try the spot putty. If they don't clean up I'll tear them down and weld out the pits.
Thanks for the help!
I'm going to try the spot putty. If they don't clean up I'll tear them down and weld out the pits.
Thanks for the help!
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if pitting is too bad , i suggest cleaning with acid , then sand blast , clean with acid-again ,sand blast a second time and use this
http://www.evercoat.com/productDetail.aspx?pID=37
to fill the pits then prime with a good 2 part epoxy primer..
http://www.evercoat.com/productDetail.aspx?pID=37
to fill the pits then prime with a good 2 part epoxy primer..