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ford35lh · 01-31-2014, 03:51 PM

Does anyone know of a reliable shop that restores diecast parts ???
There are no repros made of these parts.

thanks
lynn

done4 · 01-31-2014, 04:34 PM

I hate to ask, but what are you talking about and pics would really be helpful.

BILLF/TRF · 01-31-2014, 05:40 PM

You might get lucky enough to find your same or similar diecast vehicle (I assume) on "EPay" as a "parts car" or a good one for a greatly reduced price compared to new.

itsa52 · 01-31-2014, 09:40 PM

http://www.muggyweld.com/ DYI

Brian · 01-31-2014, 10:58 PM

Finding a place that can do good repair work on zinc die castings is very difficult. However, I have read somewhere that a good way to repair the pitting that so often deteriorated castings have is to give the casting a good copper plating job, then pits etc can be filled with solder, dressed back, recoppered, and rest of plating process performed. Good luck!

Fordors · 01-31-2014, 11:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Finding a place that can do good repair work on zinc die castings is very difficult. However, I have read somewhere that a good way to repair the pitting that so often deteriorated castings have is to give the casting a good copper plating job, then pits etc can be filled with solder, dressed back, recoppered, and rest of plating process performed. Good luck!

Brian, good suggestions but I think it best to drill out the corroded areas first and then follow your other steps, much the same as a dentist repairing a tooth. Get rid of the bad, before adding the good. Some solders will have too low a melting point and may not be suitable, possibly the plater could recommend a good choice. Years ago Certanium Alloys 34C was used but it's been off the market for years.

Looks like it might be available in the UK from what I see on a quick Google search.

TStiles · 02-01-2014, 09:49 AM

Itsa52:
I was unaware of muggyweld. Sure looks like a great product from viewing their website!

FL&WVMIKE · 02-01-2014, 04:36 PM

A lot of interesting information here !
MIKE (mikeburch)

B-O-B · 02-01-2014, 07:00 PM

Contact this fellow: Don Sommer

American Arrow Corporation
105 Kinross
Clawson, MI 48017
Phone (248) 435-6115
Fax (248) 435-4670

[email protected]

ford35lh · 03-21-2014, 10:24 PM

Thanks ITSA52,
Tried the muggyweld on one part and found a local plater that
was advertising as a powder coater.
My part turned out really nice so I did the other one.
The only problem is the plater talked me into trading his diecast
repairs for my plating. Going back to work sure cuts down on
'me time' with my trucks.

lynn

01-31-2014, 03:51 PM	#1
ford35lh Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate; The Real New York Posts: 446	Diecast restoration Does anyone know of a reliable shop that restores diecast parts ??? There are no repros made of these parts. thanks lynn

01-31-2014, 04:34 PM	#2
done4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Union Pier MI Posts: 392	Re: Diecast restoration I hate to ask, but what are you talking about and pics would really be helpful. __________________ Still smokin tires and cigars

01-31-2014, 05:40 PM	#3
BILLF/TRF Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Thief River Falls, MN Posts: 155	Re: Diecast restoration You might get lucky enough to find your same or similar diecast vehicle (I assume) on "EPay" as a "parts car" or a good one for a greatly reduced price compared to new.

01-31-2014, 09:40 PM	#4
itsa52 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 603	Re: Diecast restoration http://www.muggyweld.com/ DYI

01-31-2014, 10:58 PM	#5
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,856	Re: Diecast restoration Finding a place that can do good repair work on zinc die castings is very difficult. However, I have read somewhere that a good way to repair the pitting that so often deteriorated castings have is to give the casting a good copper plating job, then pits etc can be filled with solder, dressed back, recoppered, and rest of plating process performed. Good luck!

02-01-2014, 09:49 AM	#7
TStiles Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kitsap Peninsula, Western WA Posts: 276	Re: Diecast restoration Itsa52: I was unaware of muggyweld. Sure looks like a great product from viewing their website!

02-01-2014, 04:36 PM	#8
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: Diecast restoration A lot of interesting information here ! MIKE (mikeburch)

02-01-2014, 07:00 PM	#9
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,990	Re: Diecast restoration Contact this fellow: Don Sommer American Arrow Corporation 105 Kinross Clawson, MI 48017 Phone (248) 435-6115 Fax (248) 435-4670 [email protected]

03-21-2014, 10:24 PM	#10
ford35lh Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate; The Real New York Posts: 446	Re: Diecast restoration Thanks ITSA52, Tried the muggyweld on one part and found a local plater that was advertising as a powder coater. My part turned out really nice so I did the other one. The only problem is the plater talked me into trading his diecast repairs for my plating. Going back to work sure cuts down on 'me time' with my trucks. lynn