Getting Handy in 2013 - Man Skills

[RED-DOG]

This seems like the right thread for a question.

The dishwasher drawer is metal coated in a plastic to protect it from corrosion.  Part of this plastic has split (looks like something hot melted it) and exposed the metal underneath, and this has started to rust very quickly as you'd imagine in the hot and humid dishwasher.

So, what's the best thing to use to re-seal it (the bit that's exposed is about an inch long)?  Some sort of plastic heat-shrink?  This is one occasion that I don't think gaffer tape will quite cut it.

Try Isopon Bumper Filler. It's tougher than a Scottish pansy.

Got some of that in the garage.  It'll be OK with the heat in the dishwasher?

I'm guessing it will.

What's the worst that can happen?

[kinboshi]

This seems like the right thread for a question.

The dishwasher drawer is metal coated in a plastic to protect it from corrosion.  Part of this plastic has split (looks like something hot melted it) and exposed the metal underneath, and this has started to rust very quickly as you'd imagine in the hot and humid dishwasher.

So, what's the best thing to use to re-seal it (the bit that's exposed is about an inch long)?  Some sort of plastic heat-shrink?  This is one occasion that I don't think gaffer tape will quite cut it.

Try Isopon Bumper Filler. It's tougher than a Scottish pansy.

Got some of that in the garage.  It'll be OK with the heat in the dishwasher?

I'm guessing it will.

What's the worst that can happen?

It lands in Lyndsey's favourite cup and damages it?

I'm a brave man anyway - and will go for it. 

[RED-DOG]

This seems like the right thread for a question.

The dishwasher drawer is metal coated in a plastic to protect it from corrosion.  Part of this plastic has split (looks like something hot melted it) and exposed the metal underneath, and this has started to rust very quickly as you'd imagine in the hot and humid dishwasher.

So, what's the best thing to use to re-seal it (the bit that's exposed is about an inch long)?  Some sort of plastic heat-shrink?  This is one occasion that I don't think gaffer tape will quite cut it.

Try Isopon Bumper Filler. It's tougher than a Scottish pansy.

Got some of that in the garage.  It'll be OK with the heat in the dishwasher?

I'm guessing it will.

What's the worst that can happen?

It lands in Lyndsey's favourite cup and damages it?

Wash Lyndsey's favourite cup (and all the other crockery) the old fashioned way until you've tested your repair.

[kinboshi]

This seems like the right thread for a question.

The dishwasher drawer is metal coated in a plastic to protect it from corrosion.  Part of this plastic has split (looks like something hot melted it) and exposed the metal underneath, and this has started to rust very quickly as you'd imagine in the hot and humid dishwasher.

So, what's the best thing to use to re-seal it (the bit that's exposed is about an inch long)?  Some sort of plastic heat-shrink?  This is one occasion that I don't think gaffer tape will quite cut it.

Try Isopon Bumper Filler. It's tougher than a Scottish pansy.

Got some of that in the garage.  It'll be OK with the heat in the dishwasher?

I'm guessing it will.

What's the worst that can happen?

It lands in Lyndsey's favourite cup and damages it?

Wash Lyndsey's favourite cup (and all the other crockery) the old fashioned way until you've tested your repair.

Can't do that!  Detest washing up, and think of my hands ffs!

[RED-DOG]

This seems like the right thread for a question.

The dishwasher drawer is metal coated in a plastic to protect it from corrosion.  Part of this plastic has split (looks like something hot melted it) and exposed the metal underneath, and this has started to rust very quickly as you'd imagine in the hot and humid dishwasher.

So, what's the best thing to use to re-seal it (the bit that's exposed is about an inch long)?  Some sort of plastic heat-shrink?  This is one occasion that I don't think gaffer tape will quite cut it.

Try Isopon Bumper Filler. It's tougher than a Scottish pansy.

Got some of that in the garage.  It'll be OK with the heat in the dishwasher?

I'm guessing it will.

What's the worst that can happen?

It lands in Lyndsey's favourite cup and damages it?

Wash Lyndsey's favourite cup (and all the other crockery) the old fashioned way until you've tested your repair.

Can't do that!  Detest washing up, and think of my hands ffs!

Just stick Lyndsey's favourite cup in and hope for the best then. Sometimes we DIYers have to walk on the wild side.

[titaniumbean]

This seems like the right thread for a question.

The dishwasher drawer is metal coated in a plastic to protect it from corrosion.  Part of this plastic has split (looks like something hot melted it) and exposed the metal underneath, and this has started to rust very quickly as you'd imagine in the hot and humid dishwasher.

So, what's the best thing to use to re-seal it (the bit that's exposed is about an inch long)?  Some sort of plastic heat-shrink?  This is one occasion that I don't think gaffer tape will quite cut it.

Try Isopon Bumper Filler. It's tougher than a Scottish pansy.

Got some of that in the garage.  It'll be OK with the heat in the dishwasher?

I'm guessing it will.

What's the worst that can happen?

It lands in Lyndsey's favourite cup and damages it?

Wash Lyndsey's favourite cup (and all the other crockery) the old fashioned way until you've tested your repair.

Can't do that!  Detest washing up, and think of my hands ffs!

 

[DaveShoelace]

Ok Gents and Laxie, next odd job. Can you glue metal onto metal?

The top has come off my kitchen tap. It originally had some ridges underneath where it clearly fit into place, but they have broken off. So in my mind the easiest thing to do is glue it back on, but can you glue metal to metal, or shall I just buy a new tap alltogether?

[kinboshi]

You can glue metal onto metal, but I'd suggest a new tap upgrade!

That looks like an 'old' washer-style tap, and the ones with ceramic discs instead of rubber washers offer a lot of advantages.  They don't have a rubber washer to wear and they're easier to use - usually a quarter turn from off to fully on (rather than having to turn the tap lots of times).

You can get individual or mixer-taps that use the ceramic discs, and you'll want to match up the holes you already have in your sink/worktop if you're replacing them.  They don't have to be expensive (although they can be), lots of shops selling them on ebay for example.


Or just stick the bit back on the tap and not go with the expense of new taps!

[outragous76]

Although Kinbo offers sound thoughts, Im sure barry said he rents, in which case def go for the sticking option

[kinboshi]

Although Kinbo offers sound thoughts, Im sure barry said he rents, in which case def go for the sticking option

Blu-tac it is then

[RED-DOG]

Ok Gents and Laxie, next odd job. Can you glue metal onto metal?

The top has come off my kitchen tap. It originally had some ridges underneath where it clearly fit into place, but they have broken off. So in my mind the easiest thing to do is glue it back on, but can you glue metal to metal, or shall I just buy a new tap alltogether?

I use this. It sticks anything to anything. I stuck Bridies car door back on with it.


http://www.bostik.co.uk/diy/product/evo-stik/Serious-Stuff/22

[outragous76]

Ok Gents and Laxie, next odd job. Can you glue metal onto metal?

The top has come off my kitchen tap. It originally had some ridges underneath where it clearly fit into place, but they have broken off. So in my mind the easiest thing to do is glue it back on, but can you glue metal to metal, or shall I just buy a new tap alltogether?

Another thing - i think we dont do these things because of fear (certainly my reason) (or just lazyness) - so i think if you can break it down you should tell is why you havent tried already?

Did you think you would glue the tap closed?
  

[DaveShoelace]

Thanks all.

Yes I rent, but I actually think it might be +ev for me to do things like get new taps because A) its good experience and B) my landlord is a builder and a good bloke, whom I would likely use for stuff when I buy my own house.

Reason havent tried it before is pure laziness on my part.

I'll probs go with glue or blue tack for this un though

[Tal]

Is epoxy resin something for metal on metal? Trying to cast my mind back to GCSE Design Technology...

[kinboshi]

Is epoxy resin something for metal on metal? Trying to cast my mind back to GCSE Design Technology...

Yeah, it's good.  You can get specialist epoxy resin for metal as well - but I think that's more for specific jobs.