Discuss the different brands and sizes of heat presses available on the market, including Hix, GeoKnight, Hotronix, and other smaller manufacturers. Topics include maintenance, selection, styles and more.
hellolooking for a bit advice,,,,,,,,just noticed,,theyres a couple mm scrape to the top heat plate on my clam shell press,,,its quite wide,,,,,obviously it will effect transfers if ii use em,, is theyre anything i can fill this with ??? thanks jamie
wish I could help with your problem, Have you looked for a putty maybe that is high heat? or a high heat paint maybe will fill the cracks?
I believe there is a paint out there for redoing woodstoves..maybe will work,apply with a fine brush just in the gouge. then the problem might be will that paint sublimate to a garment when pressed..but then a teflon sheet may prevent that.
wish I could help with your problem, Have you looked for a putty maybe that is high heat? or a high heat paint maybe will fill the cracks?
I believe there is a paint out there for redoing woodstoves..maybe will work,apply with a fine brush just in the gouge. then the problem might be will that paint sublimate to a garment when pressed..but then a teflon sheet may prevent that.
hi thanks 4 that,, yes thats an idea,, a heat type paint,,its quite a deep bit of damage,, but i think if i find paint thick enuf maye 6 or 7 coats would bring it up flush with the plate,,,,,,now to find such a paint cheers gerry
Hi Jamie,
I think if it was mine, I would try a high heat RTV silicone sealant available at any auto parts store. I would use the highest heat range you can find, (usually for exhaust manifolds and O2 sensors) use the handy nozzle that comes with it, then use a putty knife or squeegee to wipe off the excess sealant, follow the directions for cure time before firing up the press.......................
Whats the worst thing that could happen?
Replace the heat element on the press?
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Hi Jamie,
I think if it was mine, I would try a high heat RTV silicone sealant available at any auto parts store. I would use the highest heat range you can find, (usually for exhaust manifolds and O2 sensors) use the handy nozzle that comes with it, then use a putty knife or squeegee to wipe off the excess sealant, follow the directions for cure time before firing up the press.......................
Whats the worst thing that could happen?
Replace the heat element on the press?
thanks a lot,, thast another good idea for me too look into
Hi Jamie,
I think if it was mine, I would try a high heat RTV silicone sealant available at any auto parts store. I would use the highest heat range you can find, (usually for exhaust manifolds and O2 sensors) use the handy nozzle that comes with it, then use a putty knife or squeegee to wipe off the excess sealant, follow the directions for cure time before firing up the press.......................
Whats the worst thing that could happen?
Replace the heat element on the press?
damaged heat press hot plate help 
,,,,,,,just noticed,,theyres a couple mm scrape to the top heat plate on my clam shell press
,,,its quite wide,,,,,obviously it will effect transfers if ii use em,, is theyre anything i can fill this with ??? thanks jamie
Re: damaged heat press hot plate help 
loving all these replys
