Selleys Metallic Cement

Features

• Repairs and fills
• Sets hard
• Resists boiling water
• Chemical resistant – resists oil and petrol – ideal for engines (but ensure thoroughly hardened before returning petrol to tank)
• Can be sanded and filed for a perfectly smooth finish
• Resistant to water and to hydrocarbon solvents and oils (such as petrol and cooking oils)
• Heat resistant to 100°C
• Can be painted

Available Sizes

• 25g Tube

Appearance

• Thick Silver-grey paste

Available at

• Bunnings
• Thrifty Link
• Mitre 10
• Home Hardware
• Selected Auto Retail Outlets
• Selected Paint Specialists

Where can this product be used?

• Repairs leaks in household utensils, e.g. kettles, holes and cracks in car radiators, pipes etc.
• Metallic Cement may be used to repair holes in petrol tanks if thoroughly hardened before petrol is returned to tank. (Temporary plugs for a leaking tank can be achieved with suitable Knead-It).
• Repairing metal watering can
• Metallic Cement does NOT conduct electricity. It is NOT suitable for electrical applications.
• Metallic Cement will begin to soften above 100°C therefore it should not be used to re-affix handles or the like, on cooking utensils; nor to repair holes in pressure vessels such as pressure cookers.
• Not resistant to acetone solvents such as acetone or MEK.
• Do not use where the repair is subject to a breaking strain exceeding 25kg/cm squared.

What materials is this product suitable for?

• Iron
• Tin
• Lead
• Silver
• Chrome
• Zinc
• Aluminium

How to use this product

• Remove dirt and grease from surface to be repaired.
• Remove cap and insert nail in nozzle to break seal.
• Apply pressure on tube to release cement to required thickness. Allow to dry for a few hours or overnight (depends on thickness). Remove excess with acetone.
• Sand or file as necessary. Wipe nozzle clean and replace cap after use. Do not use where the repair is subject to a breaking strain exceeding 25kg/cm2.

Handy tips

• Remove excess with acetone
• Keep a canister of SELLEYS Hand Kleen Wipes nearby for a quick and effective cleanup.

Safety tips

• Highly flammable.
• Minimise skin contact. Avoid eye contact. If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.
• Intentional misuse by deliberately inhaling the vapours from the product may be harmful or fatal.

Storage and re-use

• Keep container sealed, in a cool place away from ignition sources.