bdmowers Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Anyone know of something you can patch up the places on ceramic pots where the ceramic layer has worn off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Anyone know of something you can patch up the places on ceramic pots where the ceramic layer has worn off? I've done this with Mexican decorative glazed plates (not for dishwasher) where the paint was chipped off: Prime spot with white acrylic; paint color to match on this; cover with heavy clear waterproof acrylic glaze. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 You could also buy some auto body filler, sand it out, then dab with auto touchup paint from a car dealer or maybe a body shop can mix you a small amount. If this is a hertiage or valuable piece, there is a whole other technique involving a lot of specialty chemicals. It is most often called cold glazing or invisible repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 These are common metal pots covered with ceramic for cooking. I just don`t want to throw them out if they can be repaired. Chillin, can the auto body filler (fiberglas?) be put on a stove? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puro guero Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Porc-a-Fix High Heat porcelain touch-up kit. Available from Amazon in most colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted November 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Unfortunately, Amazon US won`t ship to Mexico and the same product on Amazon Mexico is $1,200 pesos! Local Home Depot doesn´t have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 That is unfortunate. You will have to use a customs carrier like Estafeta U.S.A. or Red Pack. They will give you a dropoff address in Laredo, clear Mexican Customs, and deliver to any address in Mexico. You will have to pay 16% IVA tax, $6.75 (U.S.) for customs clearance, shipping costs in Mexico, and if you are using a local dropoff address, there is a $2 U.S. fee for that. The only warnings I have is that it will take at least a few days more than what they say, and if using a local box they are unlikely to phone you when the package arrives. High temperature epoxy putties are rather exotic. I have a large collection of pigments and dyes, so matching a color should not be a problem. You just mix a bit of pigment into the putty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Is there anyone locally doing this kind of ceramic repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Another thought - I have used it to repair exhaust manifolds. Try Autozone for high temperature epoxy putty - whatever that translates to. JBweld also makes a high temperature putty and is distributed/labelled to hardware stores in Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Or...use it as a planter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted November 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks, Chillin. Is epoxy putty kind of like "Bondo"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Similar, but epoxy is stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bowie Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Easy way is to ask for someone coming back from NOB to bring to you and you have it mailed to them beforehand. Suerte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted November 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Chillin, do you have to apply the epoxy you mentioned at high temperatures? Or does it achieve high temps by itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 It is usually a two part putty, mix as per their instructions. It usually hardens to light grey, once they cure, they work as advertised. The point is that it might leach toxic materials if used in cookware on the inside of the pot, but outside should be O.K.. One reason that I retired early was because I became "sensitized" - highly allergic - to epoxies. But then there epoxies which are used in dental work, so who knows. I have been assuming you mean those metal ceramic coated pots like Crueset. Maybe they can be refired in a kiln with low temperature glaze repairs. There is a ceramicist from Alaska, Steve Weckel, he also teaches here. I will private email his email address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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