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Old 7th Jan 2021, 4:22 pm   #8
jayellis
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Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Hastings, East Sussex, UK.
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Default Re: Refurbishment of Sugden Connoisseur Variable 3 Speed

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Originally Posted by Radio Wrangler View Post
That does indeed look like chemically attacked paint rather than true enamel. It might be a low-bake stuff that gets a harder finish in less time than air-dried stuff can do.

Hammerite sprayed carefully ought to get you there, and if you don't like the result first time you can clear it and have another go. It stays soft for quite a while, so some gentle heat will help harden it off.

Sussex is a bit too far even in normal circumstances, but I have TIG facilities. How big is the hole?

David
Thanks for the offer… it would be rather a hike down

Here's the offender. I was wondering about those aluminium welding rods to fill it with.
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