> What is the alloy of your aluminum? Do you have access to an English
> Wheel. Heating won't help. On the portion to be adhered etch and
> alodine that after scuffing (just scuff) with a Scotchbrite pad (red)
[David Templeton] As for the alloy, unknown, it is off the shelf stock from
Canadian Tire ( same stock seen at Home Depot ). What I can tell you for
the thickness, 1/16" it is pretty stiff and required good force to bend
>
> Etching and aloding aluminum makes paint almost impossible to remove,
> and I expect it does the same for JB Weld. I also suspect there better
> adhesives than JB Weld, but they will be more costly. I don't think JB
> will work well on flat surfaces. Try some of the really good epoxy
> adhesives. Do you have an R.S. Hughes (3M jobber) near you; they have
> everything.
>
[David Templeton] excuse my ignorance, but "aloding", is that like "acid
washing" where you use a mild acid to clean the surface?
Thanks
David Templeton
(looking forward to metallurgy 101 :-) )
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