Aluminum Repair

I am needing to repair some small holes in my new/old boat and I was looking at HTS2000 or Durafix. Is one product better than the other? Are they available from someone othet than the manufacturer? I dont need more than 2 or 3 sticks and was looking at a place to get it.
Thanks for your help.

I think we're in the same boat. Ive been looking for a place that will sell just acouple sticks as apposed to buying 80 bucks worth

There is a prduct out there (though I don't remember the name) that is like plummers putty. It comes in a stick and is a 2 part putty/epoxy that you knead together and apply over the holes. I have used it on my boat and I have not had any problems. I'll see if I can find the name of it.

similar to this
https://www.keenzo.com/showproduct.asp?M=STAR_BRITE_STA_87004&ID=2986833

Here's some on Ebay....
The first link says all brands are the same stuff and its fairly cheap with excellent feedback.
Never heard of the stuff but I will probably buy some and give it a shot.
You can buy one stick in one of the auctions but with shipping its kind of a waste.

https://cgi.ebay.com/ALUMINUM-REPAIRS-DURAFIX-ALUMALOY-ALADDIN-HTS-2000-1-4_W0QQitemZ270552230883QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3efe2b6be3

https://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=hts-2000&_sacat=See-All-Categories

you can buy a pack of alumaweld(5 rods i think) at harbor freight for 15 bucks. I've used tons of the stuff, works good.

thanks fellers i just ordered the pack from harbor freight

Thanks for the input. I looked up the Alumiweld on the harbor freight website. They have one not too far from here I am going to try to get some there this weekend.

You can go to harbor fright and get the aluminum welding rods for under 20 bucks. I think that there were 12 rods in a pack. They work pretty good.

if u cant find them there and have a tractory supply co. (TSC) nearby, they have a similar product made by hobart... i bought and used some on my boat this weekend. previous owner sealed up a 4-5 inch long gash with bondo and silicone lol. find a scrap piece of aluminum and figure out how it works first... take your time and watch the surrounding metal for warpage!

arkansasnative said:

if u cant find them there and have a tractory supply co. (TSC) nearby, they have a similar product made by hobart... i bought and used some on my boat this weekend. previous owner sealed up a 4-5 inch long gash with bondo and silicone lol. find a scrap piece of aluminum and figure out how it works first... take your time and watch the surrounding metal for warpage!

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I saw them at Rural king last night "Hobart aluminum Brazing Rod" its about $5.00 cheaper than the product @ Harbor Freight and 60 miles closer. I held off on buying them until I read up on them to see if they were similar.

Thanks

Thanks guys. I'm glad I came across this thread. I've been wanting to do some minor repairs on my jon and maybe a couple simple mods with alum.