It's a flexible adhesive (actually made for more of a sealant) and working the parts slowly apart while cutting and prying they will eventually come apart, and slowly working the adhesive left behind you can get it to peel off the parts. It takes a couple of days to come off your hands but you can take things apart that are glued with it. Usually I'm using it to seal screws or through-hull fittings. It's more of a sealant but it does work great to glue plastics and fiberglass, but I don't know how well it would work to glue two pieces of metal together. I've used tons of that stuff, and I've got the clothing to prove it. Welding not an option.Ĭlick to expand.I think you're talking about 3M 5200. To fix it, if I could glue a washer to the lid over the torn part that would probably hold it and provide a spot for my nut and bolt. Then the piece of metal that the bolt went through got torn. The rivet that forms the hinge got broken off on one side, so I drilled it out and replaced with a nut and bolt, and pounded everything back into shape so it fit nicely and latched perfectly.

Anyway I don't want to replace whole mailbox, since taking the box off its current location is difficult.

I think the mail person doesn't close the door all the way and starts driving and the lid falls open and gets caught on the truck, either that or she slams the h8$7ll out of it. The object is to patch up the mailbox door. Google provides an array of epoxies, but I don't know if anything will work for my purpose, preferably not too elaborate. TP125.I have heard several of you talk about JB Weld and assorted other substances to patch up engines, and so I am wondering about something for my mailbox. If a Mail Slot Template is required order Cat. Also recommended if tenant will be receiving larger packages. NOTE: Some areas require MS125 Series Mail Slots to meet local postal codes. Installation simply requires application of neutral cure silicone to inside of channel to create a weather tight seal.

Standard Mail Slots are available in three popular metal finishes, and are individually packed for protection during handling prior to installation. Concealed spring mechanism on flap keeps it closed securely, preventing infiltration of dirt, dust, and water. Their full radius corners make for easy glass cut-out and installation.

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