How do Styrene and JB Weld hold up to smoke fluid? Any experience?
I’m not sure about styrene, but since smoke fluid comes in plastic bottles, I’d guess fairly well. I’ve also not put JB Weld in contact with smoke fluid, but I repaired a hole in the oil pan of my wife’s car about 4 years ago with the stuff, with nary a sign of a leak to this day. While not a direct answer, That would certainly give me enough confidence to press on with whatever idea.
Later,
K
JB weld has been a savior for auto technicians that know how to use it (not garage guys that use it incorrectly)
I have actually drilled and tapped the stuff on a job that would have cost $$$$$$$ but JB kicked in with no promises 20,000+ miles later still going strong!
Incredible stuff!
I think I’ll use aluminum 'stead of styrene.
I have a piece of styrene with some JB weld on it soaking in fluid.
What are you trying to make?
a massive smoke generator for a factory? Cloud generator for scenery?
Tom,
With what I posted already I don’t know why your wasting your time. You ain’t gonna hurt that stuff!
Definitely starting with Aluminum and JB Weld. In model Airplanes, the glo fuel and oil are very destructive. I used to coat everything in the region of the engine with epoxy. What am I making? Constant temperature smoke unit, with the electronics OUTSIDE the box.
(http://www.outsidetrains.com/mls/decapacitated.jpg)
Don’t want this again
Tom Ruby said:
I think I'll use aluminum 'stead of styrene.I have a piece of styrene with some JB weld on it soaking in fluid.
Looking for a mid week report on results!
Styrene and JB Weld unchanged.
Thought you were using aluminium?
I ain’t found nothing that will hurt JB weld yet
Had to get one more part. Making the aluminum one is this weekend’s project.