Aves Fixit 1 lb kit: Part A and Part B jars, 227 g each, beside an aluminium bracket with a rebuilt corner

Aves Fixit 454g (1lb) Aluminium — Two-Part Epoxy Repair Putty

£25.39

Aves Fixit 454g (1lb) Aluminium — Two-Part Epoxy Repair Putty

Name: Aves Fixit 454g (1lb) Aluminium — Two-Part Epoxy Repair Putty
Brand: Aves Studio
SKU: FX1ALU
Price: 25.39 GBP
Availability: InStock

£25.39

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Product overview

Aves Fixit in Aluminium is the metallic-grey version of the Aves repair compound, sold here as a 454 g (1 lb) kit. Part A and Part B are blended one to one by hand into a smooth putty that bonds to metals, plastics, ceramic, stone, wood and fibreglass, and it sticks to itself whether fresh or already cured. Working time runs 1–3 hours; full cure takes 24 hours at room temperature, with no baking, and leaves a rock-hard, semi-gloss surface. Nothing shrinks or cracks, so a rebuilt bracket keeps its shape.

Knead for two minutes, then let it rest 5 minutes for easier handling
Heat-rated at 260 °C, or 500 °F; UV and fuel leave it alone
Machine the cured putty: drill it, tap a thread into it, sand or file it
Marine and exterior quality: waterproof and freeze-thaw stable
Sulfur-free, and conforms to ASTM D-4236

Why Aluminium

A mid grey with a metallic look, meant for mending metal: castings, white-metal or pewter miniatures, model vehicles, machine parts and brackets. A fill in this colour sits quietly against bare metal, which matters under a metallic paint scheme or where the part stays unpainted. Bear in mind it only looks like metal; it is grey putty with no chrome shine, so rub it down with abrasive paper and paint or drybrush it for real metallic sheen.

The 1 lb pack

One kit holds Part A and Part B, 454 g in total: the middle of the three Fixit sizes we stock, enough for a terrain project or a run of repairs. The other sizes in this colour are linked in the specification table. Mix only what you can use within the working time; once A and B meet, it cures whether you have finished or not.

Worth knowing

It cures rigid, so it is not for parts that need to flex, and for fine figure sculpting Apoxie Sculpt is the smoother compound.

Not for safety-critical or load-bearing parts, or pressurised gas and fuel systems. We hold no food-contact certification for it, so keep it off surfaces that touch food or drink.

It may cause an allergic skin reaction and eye irritation: wear gloves when mixing. Sanding dust from the cured putty contains crystalline silica, so wear a dust mask and safety glasses. Keep it 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.

Notes · Logistics

Shipping

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.

Table · Specification