In message , Tim Mitchell
writes
In article , SteveS
writes

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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The exterior handle on my car has broken off. It's a flush fitting lift up
type about 4" long. It appears to be made of 'pot' metal.

...AKA crapite. As distinct from that other favourite material of the
automotive industry -- polycrackathene.

To answer your question, given the temperature extremes it is likely to be
subjected to, I wouldn't think an epoxy repair would last long.

Maybe not, it's got to be worth a try with some araldite though.

Or better, JB Weld, they make all sorts of claims concerning it's
strength

I use it, but not for it's high strength properties

Of course, it goes without saying you should keep the mating surfaces as
clean as possible until you try sticking it together. Also give some
thought as to how you're going to hold the broken bit in position until
it sets

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geoff