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myoldchevytruck · 12-10-2010, 08:46 AM

Has anyone ever used Lab Metal made by Alvin Products?
http://www.alvinproducts.com/

myoldchevytruck · 12-10-2010, 09:42 AM

No one has ever used this before?

bigguy69 · 12-10-2010, 10:15 AM

To be honest that is the first time i heard of it

myoldchevytruck · 12-10-2010, 10:20 AM

I seem it applied on an ole' 56' Chevy. After applied and sanded down, you couldn't tell there was a rust hole there. I'm gonna do some prep work on my firewall where I have some rust holes and after the holidays, I'll do the patch work. I'll take before and after pics.

dfwright · 12-10-2010, 10:26 AM

If you search for "Lab Metal" you will find several threads where folks mention using it.

I personally haven't used Lab Metal, but I have used "All Metal" a similar product for minor filling needs. It works very good, but is very difficult to sand, and I have found it difficult to get just the right amount of hardener for small jobs. Too much and it sets to fast, not enough, and it never hardens all the way.

heyjoe · 12-10-2010, 10:28 AM

myoldchevytruck, looks like your gonna be the guinea pig! For sure, let us know how it works out for you.

myoldchevytruck · 12-10-2010, 10:36 AM

This is a 1 part filler, ready to use out of the can. After talking to someone at the company yesterday, he stated that the use of fine sandpaper for a smooth finish was all that was needed. All thats required is 3/8" deep and he said house hold screening would do well as a backer in a hole. I have some small rust holes and some that are larger. Im also looking at patching the hole that is on the D/S just above the drip rail. He also said this skim coats very well.

Allensracing · 12-10-2010, 12:47 PM

I have used it many many times, but I wasnt around to see it long term.
I used to work in a cast iron foundry in Iowa. some of the stuff we made was cast iron parts for Delta woodworking tools. specifically, the overarm for a bandsaw had to be cosmetically correct or it would get rejected.
we had to use that labmetel exactly what was posted in your link, and apply it to any dimples, divots, etc in the sections of these overarms that ultimately would get painted and be a finished part of the tool.
I would assume delta tools would not have tolerated something that would have caused problems within a couple years.
it was used an a large percentage of those parts, not just a few.

myoldchevytruck · 12-10-2010, 12:53 PM

great info, thanks allot. like i said when i start that project, ill take b4 and after pics and will post them

flashed · 12-10-2010, 01:30 PM

Where can this be purchased ,or is it mail order only ? I would like to try some .

myoldchevytruck · 12-10-2010, 01:33 PM

go to the sight i listed and click distributor and put ur zip code in or i found it on ebay

raider65 · 12-10-2010, 02:04 PM

This stuff kinda intresting. got a couple of holes in my door?

myoldchevytruck · 12-10-2010, 02:33 PM

im tell u, this stuff looks like it'll really work and hold up. i looked on ebay and there are good prices for this. local, i can buy a 12oz can for $24.50 on ebay with shipping it a lil bit more but if u buy 2 cans from ebay then its a deal. the 24oz and 48oz cans are prices well too. what i like is if you thin it with their thinning product, looks like u can spary it also. great for skim coating. i want to do all the reapirs on my firewall and then skim coat spray the entire firewall. i see they sell a tube of it to for a caulk gun. i see eastwood sells it also

Allensracing · 12-10-2010, 02:39 PM

we dabbed the stuff on with a putty knife, and usually sent the parts through a wheelabrator (steel shot) to blend it in. I never saw it come off. we were putting it on brand new metal, with no hint of rust or grease. as I mentioned, we shipped the parts so I have no clue how it held up later

myoldchevytruck · 12-10-2010, 02:46 PM

yep, looks like a one step putty knife deal. im definetly hoping this will work out

belowme51 · 05-01-2011, 01:56 PM

old thread but would like to see some outcome pictures of this stuff in action. thanks in advance

*stich626* · 05-01-2011, 05:38 PM

it's good for pitted pot metal

belowme51 · 05-01-2011, 05:50 PM

what about for filling small holes in body panels? or doing patch repair work. I read that you can use something behind the hole like metal door screen and in small layers build it up. i read all the website info but I would like to hear something from a non company person with 1st hand experiance with durability.

12-10-2010, 08:46 AM	#1
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12-10-2010, 09:42 AM	#2
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? No one has ever used this before? __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

12-10-2010, 10:15 AM	#3
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12-10-2010, 10:20 AM	#4
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? I seem it applied on an ole' 56' Chevy. After applied and sanded down, you couldn't tell there was a rust hole there. I'm gonna do some prep work on my firewall where I have some rust holes and after the holidays, I'll do the patch work. I'll take before and after pics. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

12-10-2010, 10:26 AM	#5
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,376	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? If you search for "Lab Metal" you will find several threads where folks mention using it. I personally haven't used Lab Metal, but I have used "All Metal" a similar product for minor filling needs. It works very good, but is very difficult to sand, and I have found it difficult to get just the right amount of hardener for small jobs. Too much and it sets to fast, not enough, and it never hardens all the way. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

12-10-2010, 10:28 AM	#6
heyjoe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Orleans area Posts: 198	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? myoldchevytruck, looks like your gonna be the guinea pig! For sure, let us know how it works out for you. __________________ '67 C20 small window Fleetside - 250 inline 6 - 3 on the tree - heavy duty clutch, brakes, rear springs - 17.5 wheels w/bias ply tires - AM radio - heater.

12-10-2010, 10:36 AM	#7
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? This is a 1 part filler, ready to use out of the can. After talking to someone at the company yesterday, he stated that the use of fine sandpaper for a smooth finish was all that was needed. All thats required is 3/8" deep and he said house hold screening would do well as a backer in a hole. I have some small rust holes and some that are larger. Im also looking at patching the hole that is on the D/S just above the drip rail. He also said this skim coats very well. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

12-10-2010, 12:47 PM	#8
Allensracing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Paradise, ca Posts: 295	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? I have used it many many times, but I wasnt around to see it long term. I used to work in a cast iron foundry in Iowa. some of the stuff we made was cast iron parts for Delta woodworking tools. specifically, the overarm for a bandsaw had to be cosmetically correct or it would get rejected. we had to use that labmetel exactly what was posted in your link, and apply it to any dimples, divots, etc in the sections of these overarms that ultimately would get painted and be a finished part of the tool. I would assume delta tools would not have tolerated something that would have caused problems within a couple years. it was used an a large percentage of those parts, not just a few. __________________

12-10-2010, 12:53 PM	#9
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? great info, thanks allot. like i said when i start that project, ill take b4 and after pics and will post them __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

12-10-2010, 01:30 PM	#10
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? Where can this be purchased ,or is it mail order only ? I would like to try some .

12-10-2010, 01:33 PM	#11
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? go to the sight i listed and click distributor and put ur zip code in or i found it on ebay __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

12-10-2010, 02:04 PM	#12
raider65 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Brownsville, Texas Posts: 240	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? This stuff kinda intresting. got a couple of holes in my door? __________________ It's not rust...It's character!

12-10-2010, 02:33 PM	#13
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? im tell u, this stuff looks like it'll really work and hold up. i looked on ebay and there are good prices for this. local, i can buy a 12oz can for $24.50 on ebay with shipping it a lil bit more but if u buy 2 cans from ebay then its a deal. the 24oz and 48oz cans are prices well too. what i like is if you thin it with their thinning product, looks like u can spary it also. great for skim coating. i want to do all the reapirs on my firewall and then skim coat spray the entire firewall. i see they sell a tube of it to for a caulk gun. i see eastwood sells it also __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors Last edited by myoldchevytruck; 12-10-2010 at 02:34 PM.

12-10-2010, 02:39 PM	#14
Allensracing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Paradise, ca Posts: 295	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? we dabbed the stuff on with a putty knife, and usually sent the parts through a wheelabrator (steel shot) to blend it in. I never saw it come off. we were putting it on brand new metal, with no hint of rust or grease. as I mentioned, we shipped the parts so I have no clue how it held up later __________________

12-10-2010, 02:46 PM	#15
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? yep, looks like a one step putty knife deal. im definetly hoping this will work out __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors



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05-01-2011, 01:56 PM	#16
belowme51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: roanoke va Posts: 582	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? old thread but would like to see some outcome pictures of this stuff in action. thanks in advance

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stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? it's good for pitted pot metal

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belowme51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: roanoke va Posts: 582	Re: Lab Metal - have u used it? what about for filling small holes in body panels? or doing patch repair work. I read that you can use something behind the hole like metal door screen and in small layers build it up. i read all the website info but I would like to hear something from a non company person with 1st hand experiance with durability.

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