tony sayer wrote:

In article , sPoNiX
writes

On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 14:36:02 GMT, "SteveS"
wrote:


"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
...

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

aka 'monkey metal'


What exactly is that stuff made of?.....
Mezac?

Google it.

Brittle alloy for die casting.