Aves Fixit 3 lb kit: Part A and Part B jars, 680 g each, beside an aluminium bracket with a rebuilt corner

Aves Fixit 1.36kg (3lb) Aluminium — Two-Part Epoxy Repair Putty

$51.78

Aves Fixit 1.36kg (3lb) Aluminium — Two-Part Epoxy Repair Putty

Name: Aves Fixit 1.36kg (3lb) Aluminium — Two-Part Epoxy Repair Putty
Brand: Aves Studio
SKU: FX3ALU
Price: 51.78 USD
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Product overview

Fixit Aluminium is the metal-grey version of Aves' two-part epoxy repair compound, here as a 1.36 kg kit. You mix the two parts in equal amounts by hand, press the putty into a gap, crack or joint, and shape it at your own pace: the working window is one to three hours. With no oven or lamp involved it cures in 24 hours to a hard, slightly semi-gloss finish that is waterproof and handles 260 °C (500 °F).

Bonds to metals, plastics, fibreglass, ceramic, masonry and wood, to other epoxies, and to itself at any stage of cure
No shrinkage, no cracking, and it stands up to UV, fuel and freeze-thaw cycles
Once cured, it can be drilled, tapped, threaded or turned on a lathe without flaking
Soap and water clean hands and tools; Aves Safety Solvent also works

Why Aluminium?

This mid grey has a metallic look and is meant for mending metal: pewter and white-metal figures, castings, model vehicles, machinery, brackets and other fittings. Next to bare metal a fill in this shade barely shows, which helps under metallic paint or on parts you leave bare.

The 3 lb kit

Three pounds of putty suits workshops, model engineers and anyone rebuilding metal parts on a regular basis, from bodywork patches to replacement brackets, split into a 680 g Part A jar and a 680 g Part B jar. Keep the lids on firmly; the material is freeze-thaw stable, so cold storage does it no harm.

Worth knowing

It cures rigid. Not the right choice for parts that need to flex; use a flexible putty for those.
It is a repair putty first. For fine figure sculpting, Apoxie Sculpt or Fixit Sculpt are more pleasant to work.
About the colour: This is grey putty with a metal look, not real metal or chrome; sand it smooth and paint or drybrush it if you want a true metallic shine.
Know where to stop. Do not rely on it for safety-critical or load-bearing parts, or for pressurised gas or fuel systems. We have no food-contact certification for it, so keep it off surfaces that touch food or drink.
Use it sensibly. Wear gloves when mixing, and a dust mask and eye protection when sanding cured Fixit, as the dust contains crystalline silica. Keep away from children.

Notes · Q & A

Apoxie Sculpt, Apoxie Clay or Fixit — which Aves compound do I need?

All three are two-part epoxy compounds mixed in equal amounts that harden on their own, with no oven or kiln. Apoxie Sculpt is the smooth, all-round sculpting compound in a wide choice of colours. Apoxie Clay has a fine, clay-like grain for detail and texture. Fixit is the firmer repair formula, heat rated to 260 °C and resistant to fuel, for fills, bonds and rebuilt parts.

How do I mix it, and how long can I work it?

Take equal amounts of Part A and Part B, ideally wearing nitrile gloves, and knead for about two minutes until the colour is completely even with no streaks; under-mixed putty leaves soft spots. Working time varies by product, from about one hour to three, and is listed on each product page. All of them reach full cure in 24 hours.

How do I smooth it, and what cleans it up?

While it is still workable, smooth or texture the surface with a little water on a finger, brush or tool, or with Aves Safety Solvent, which also lifts fingerprints; Apoxie Clay is smoothed with the solvent. Hands and tools clean up with soap and water before the compound sets. Once cured, only sanding or carving will remove it.

Can I sand, drill and paint it once cured, and what precautions should I take?

After the full cure it can be sanded, filed, drilled, tapped or turned without chipping, and it takes paint wet or cured. It does not shrink, and it is waterproof and freeze-thaw stable. Wear gloves when mixing, since the uncured compound can cause a skin allergy and eye irritation, and a dust mask and safety glasses when sanding.

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Orders placed before 3pm (Mon–Fri) are dispatched the same day. UK delivery is by Royal Mail 24 Tracked. Free UK delivery on orders over £70. International delivery available via Royal Mail International Tracked or courier.

Returns

If you're not happy with your purchase, contact us within 30 days for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging.

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