I have sandblasted my stove. Last resort, it needed it, believe me. It's badly pitted and I want to fill it with bondo. Is there a high temp bondo to use? How about paint? thanks, Chris
I used hi-temp aluminium look engine block paint on my 71L, that seemed to work ok after I baked it to get rid of the tacky feel. As for bogging the case, I think that depends on if you plan to use the thing regularly, it'd be a shame to have bits come loose from bouncing about in your pack or boot of car. What sort of stove is it, anyway?
Its an old Kampkook 2 burner. I wont be using it much ,if at all. I want it as a prop for my vintage canoe to display at a boat show.
57--I'm a canoe tripper and old gear enthusiast--can you post photos of your display--or tell us a bit more about it---
Bondo is used in autobody work to fill in dents etc. Check out www.pearsonscalemodels.homestead.com. I make canoe models and dioramas. I'm actually doing a diorama in a coleman stove that will retract so you can fold it up and carry it. I also restore full size canoes.
I suspect you could use JB Weld, but one product that I know for certain will work is a permatex product called Cold Weld. You can buy it at most auto stores, I am pretty certain that Autozone has it. Apply it with a plastic putty knife and get it as squeegeed out as much as possible while it is still plastic. Have as a goal to not have to do any sanding at all to it.
OK but........ hows about high temp paint(tintable). I need an olive color paint that will hold up to the heat. Nobody makes that color in a high temp paint that I can find.
If your going to put a stove on a display shelf, then painting it is a good idea, but if your going to use them, why bother? Like the original finish, your new paint will take a bashing.
The U.S military uses an olive drab hi-temp paint for tank barrels,exausts etc. Know anybody in the Service? Also there are zinc plating outfits that do a "green" coating.But you sure don't want to heat up zinc,good way to die! Actually,the paint that Coleman uses is pretty good as long as its not in direct contact with the flame. HTH Steve
If you're still looking for colored hi temp paint,check this site. http://www.forrestpaint.com/stovebright/high_temp_aerosols1.html Quite a few colors HTH Steve
Runegutt, as someone has already mentioned, Bondo is a brand name product, used in filling autobody dents. I do not know you, but would not believe you are a stupid Norwegian... If someone has not heard of a certain thing or event, doesn't make them stupid, rather, they simply haven't heard of it. Of course you were probably being sarcastic.... ... In regards to high temperature paint, most hardware stores would have engine block paint... I have never painted a block before, so cannot attest to the durability, on an object that can sometimes spew forth, collumns of fire... Anybody try that "Forrest Paint", as I would like to paint my Meva 2140s tin case/windshield...?
====suspect you could use JB Weld, but one product that I know for certain will work is a permatex product called Cold Weld.=== I noticed this reference in a post. Great care should be used in choosing the place you want to use Cold Weld. It ill not stand constant temperatures over 300 Degrees F (149 C) and when it goes it lights up like magnesium for a couple of seconds with a popping that can splatter. My experianc comes from trying to weld the small collar that holds the flame ring up on the burner of a 111. Too much heat there. For outer case operations it should be fine. Website of tech data http://www.permatex.com/documents/tds/automotive/14600.pdf
Hi Paul B Did you manage to sort the gallery ring on your 111 Burner ? Interested to know as I have one with the same problem. Cheers
Hi Kieth, no, I have not come up with the definitive fix. Right now it is safety wired in place with copper wire braided by stripping a piece of 12 gauge auto wire and twisting 4 strands into a small rope and using needle nose pliers to twist tight. Very jury rigged but has lasted 2 short trips. Solder is useless, I tried 3 or 4 types with and without paste. I have seen a hand held braising torch which I might go for (I am such a tool whore) but I am not a steady hand and am afraid of punching a hole in a burner tube. Yet I know this will need to be adressed sooner than later.
