Re: Potmetal preservation methods

Posted by Craig the Clipper Man On 2017/12/15 13:04:41

The starter switch bezel on the dashboard of my '55 Clipper broke off and an examination quickly revealed that it was pot metal. This particular piece is partially held in place under spring pressure, so if any piece needed to be made of tempered steel, it is this one.

Pot metal really represents cost-cutting at its worst. It's not long-lasting, it's subject to weak spots, and finding decent replacements is difficult. There is no way to repair broken pot metal as far as I can tell and I think trying to seal it is a waste of time.

This is an area in which 3-D printing has a good chance of remaking pot metal parts into stainless steel. I honestly have no idea where I am going to find another starter switch bezel when this one finally breaks.