"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.

A new assembly isn't too expensive, but doesn't come ready painted - it's
colour coordinated with the body. And having it painted triples the
price...

The clean break is near enough a straight line along the entire length.
What would be the chances of repairing it with epoxy etc - and if so which
one?


I'd give JB Weld a try rather than Araldite. a smearing "on the joint faces"
and a good ridge along the rear face. It will take up to 24 hours to cure -
don't use forced heat to speed up the curing time or the joint will be
severely weakened! Bloody good stuff! I repaired a cylinder head with it
years ago and its still going strong!
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