{"product_id":"aves-fixit-1-36kg-3lb-aluminium-epoxy-repair-putty","title":"Aves Fixit 1.36kg (3lb) Aluminium — Two-Part Epoxy Repair Putty","description":"\u003cp\u003eFixit 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonds to metals, plastics, fibreglass, ceramic, masonry and wood, to other epoxies, and to itself at any stage of cure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo shrinkage, no cracking, and it stands up to UV, fuel and freeze-thaw cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce cured, it can be drilled, tapped, threaded or turned on a lathe without flaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoap and water clean hands and tools; Aves Safety Solvent also works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Aluminium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 3 lb kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt cures rigid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not the right choice for parts that need to flex; use a flexible putty for those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a repair putty first.\u003c\/strong\u003e For fine figure sculpting, Apoxie Sculpt or Fixit Sculpt are more pleasant to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnow where to stop.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse it sensibly.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aves Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68244749189309,"sku":"FX3ALU","price":51.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/9583\/4503\/files\/Hero1_7fd373b2-bf6f-4d25-b3eb-b5d98277042b.png?v=1794402032","url":"https:\/\/hobbyheaven.org\/en-int\/products\/aves-fixit-1-36kg-3lb-aluminium-epoxy-repair-putty","provider":"Hobby Heaven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}