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jamper · October 14th, 2009

hello

looking 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

jamper · October 15th, 2009

loving all these replys

c,mom sumone must have an idea

gerry · October 16th, 2009

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.

jamper · October 16th, 2009

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Originally Posted by gerry


	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

Nvr2Old · October 16th, 2009

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?

jamper · October 17th, 2009

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Originally Posted by Nvr2Old


	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

proworlded · October 19th, 2009

Have you tried to print a transfer to see if it will affect the design?

jamper · October 19th, 2009

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Originally Posted by proworlded


	Have you tried to print a transfer to see if it will affect the design?

HI THEYRE

yes the area on the transfer below th damage want fully applied,,

proworlded · October 19th, 2009

What is the brand, and model, of the press?

gerry · October 22nd, 2009

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Originally Posted by Nvr2Old


	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?

Great Idea, Imma bookmark that in my head!

Nvr2Old · October 22nd, 2009

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Originally Posted by gerry


	Great Idea, Imma bookmark that in my head!

Wow, your lucky,
I lost all my bookmarks on my last hard drive crash! (or brain failure, whatever you want to call it)

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