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Originally Posted by Zerohour
I've been working on a way to smooth my Alloys.
Brucey taped then PlasticDip' his taped alloys. He held up very well.
I've been wondering if I use tape to seal up the holes, could I use a two part casting epoxy to make a smooth wheel cover. The only question still comes down to attachment to the wheel. I was considing drilling the plastic cap and anchoring it to the wheel using 5 or 10 zip ties (ten spoke alloys).
I'm just wondering if anyone on the boards has experimented with the two part epoxies and how well it held up over time.
-Z
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In the 1960s I used JB Weld's epoxy to close a hole in my Ramblers engine block caused by a thrown rod.I drove the car for a year and a half without event until I went overseas.
I'm sold on the stuff!
Casting epoxy may not possess any mechanical 'matrix' forming additives and may not be as good in tension although if the wheel is stiff it may not be an issue at all.
Maybe,try one,then observe for fracture.