Easy-To-Use Metal Patch Kit

Easy-To-Use Metal Patch Kit FARM SHOP Repairs 31-3-39 "You can use it on everything from leaky oil pans or gas tanks to plumbing lines or fittings damaged by freezing," says Ken Pehovic, Coventry Products, Ocqueoc, Mich., about a new metal patching kit that lets you make leak-proof, dependable repairs on thin steel and copper. It consists of a flexible, 1-in. wide metal mesh that easily forms to any shape, making it easy to repair inside or outside corners, or curves of a metal part, as well as flat surfaces. The mesh can be easily cut with a scissors to fit the area needing repair. High strength 95-5 solder and a premium liquid flux are then applied to the mesh. The quick, leakproof repair will withstand heat up to 450 degrees, says Pehovic. "If you keep a car or truck long enough, you'll find corrosion and leaks in oil pans, rocker arm covers, fuel tanks, power steering pump reservoirs, cooling system tubing, and other thin materials. Often, these leaks are small and located in spots where the paint or plating finish has worn off and rust has perforated the metal. If the leaking part is still structurally sound and the damage isn't excessive, it's much more economical to repair the part than to buy new." Heavier castings can also be repaired with the kit, but a propane torch may be required to provide enough heat to complete the repair. "Copper water lines that freeze usually split along a short length of the tube. If cutting and replacing the damaged section isn't practical, repairing it with this product is a good alternative. You're repairing it with materials that are compatible with the copper, and the product is lead-free so it's safe to use on potable water systems," he notes. The kit sells for $10 plus S&H. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Coventry Products, 15012 Balsam Lane, Ocqueoc, Mich. 49759 (ph 989 734-4990; fax 989 734-2794; www.coventryproducts.com).

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