mmheyho
12-07-2008, 04:47 PM
I don't know exactly what happened to the track, but I need some advice on what product to use to fill the voids I soldered the joint back together now I need to patch the road work would simple nail hole filler work? I did not build the track I was lucky enough to buy it built so I don't know what he used to originally cover the screws.
Thanks
Mike
gonegonzo
12-07-2008, 07:11 PM
Bondo works well.
Sand with a sand paper on a wooden block taking care not to sand rails.
Clean any bondo off of rails before it dries.
Gone Gonzo
Tycoarm
12-07-2008, 10:56 PM
If it's sectional track I would replace the area with new pieces. There is some heavy rust build up on those rails.
NTxSlotCars
12-07-2008, 11:05 PM
Actually, It's kind of a cool obstical. A stunt slot car track!
ampracing99
12-07-2008, 11:38 PM
i would have to agree with tycoarm, it looks be be a bit rusty not a good contact, and i'm sure you can find some new sections on here or ebay, what type of track? i might be able to help. shon
mmheyho
12-10-2008, 07:29 PM
Thanks for the help guys I am going to try to repair it and if I am not happy with the result I will replace sections.
mmheyho
12-15-2008, 09:08 PM
I just finished my repair job. Partly to see if I could do it partly because I am
terrified to tear a section out of my track. ( I remember when TM and I bought our first house I was not afraid to tear anything apart, I got some education in home repair.:( I tread softly now.)
The criticism of my poor rails did inspire some cleaning. I was on Greg Braun's site and I saw that Automatic Transmission Fluid can clean and condition the rails so I decided to give it a try.
Mike
ampracing99
12-15-2008, 09:10 PM
do you have any before and after pictures? i would like to see how you took care of the problem, thanks shon
mmheyho
12-15-2008, 09:27 PM
Yes I will be posting pics soon. I want some time to test it. The hardest part was solderind the impact point was on the rail so it bent it a little.
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