I bought the machine in 1990 from Miller Thermal at the time they were a prototype, they built 5, 2 went to Ford 2 went to G.M, I happened to get lucky and bought the 5th one, it was a bit scarry as they were around $ 13,000 at the time, but once I saw what it would do I know it was a good investment. It took a lot of upgrades in the shop. a much larger screw compressor as it takes 11 cf to run well , and a fresh air system for the fumes. Miller is no longer making the unit, they sold the patent to Praxair I think. But if you have the need for this type of unit it is worth looking into. If I had this machine when I first started building custom cars it would have made my work very unique, no Bondo, and every weld sealed, no pinholes no problems, rusted out areas no patches just sandblast and spray in new metal, who would have thought.
@louinchausti5043
11 ай бұрын
I am working on a new video to show some of the other applications for this process. I will also be going over some of the other materials that I use to make repairs, or use as a surface coating to prevent rust, non skid, electrolysis, and heat dissipation on tubular headers.
@tibork3845
11 ай бұрын
Amazing, never even heard of this method. Nice to know that someone can rebuild these parts. Thank you for the video!
@aRustyPatina
2 жыл бұрын
Are you still doing this work? I’d like to send you a part of my Rideau grill that has a couple of cracks in it. Please let me know. Ill also see if I can find a way to contact you thanks. Will
@azburglaralarms
2 жыл бұрын
I sent Lou a tooth from a 53 Desoto grill and it turned out great! My Chromer could not believe it.
@rachelbenzema7822
2 жыл бұрын
i am from Indonesia may i know what type Welding machine do you use? if you could give me a link
@lonestarlows
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video.
@donaldappelhof2059
4 жыл бұрын
What chrome shop do you work with? I live near Yakima.
@louinchausti5043
4 жыл бұрын
I work with American Plating Don Lou
@donaldappelhof2059
4 жыл бұрын
Lou Inchausti I was hoping I could find someone in Wa state ?
@donaldappelhof2059
4 жыл бұрын
Lou Inchausti I assume you live in WA state?
@captlarry-3525
6 жыл бұрын
plasma metal disposition..high tech metal artistry.
@louinchausti5043
6 жыл бұрын
I have made many repairs on the exact same spot and have had no problems
@LeviBendiksen
6 жыл бұрын
I've got a 67 c10 that's got a cancer spot right on the top right of my cab right at the windshield sill. Could this process fix that type of issue? I'm relatively local by the way. Maple Valley to be specific.
@jamesruther2879
7 жыл бұрын
Metal spray seems to work well, but I've found a way to actually weld and or replace missing #potmetal with new potmetal by welding it to the existing piece. Unlike most Plating shops where copper plating is applied then soft solder is used to fill or attach broken or pitted pieces, with my method, I actually weld in new potmetal to restore it back to it's original state. Text James at 707.621.5052 for a new technological means of #potmetalrepair.
@ZZZZ-wz4ue
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lou for your input … so what's the ball park on rejoining this chrome mustache grill bar back together securely with possible inside backing/bracing if necessary and ready to ship to the platers ? …
@louinchausti5043
7 жыл бұрын
Send a pict of the piece and I will take a look e-mail to [email protected]
@ZZZZ-wz4ue
7 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and enlightening … So how structural is this process against shear forces after repairs … I have a preservation shop for antiques, and for example let's say I have a front chrome pot metal grill mustache bar that measures 67 inches long and about 3 inches wide on each of the sides. Let's say it broke in two pieces, as pot metal parts do. So could this process bond the two pieces back together successfully and be longterm, as you mentioned the other low temp filler rods/resin processes available are never as good as this process for this very reason? During the repair process, could a backside scab piece of similar pot material be laid onto the backside in an attempt to render additional structural integrity along the break/fissure line where the tow pieces meet and then perhaps building up the front with this process as usual ? ( Would perhaps V cutting the leading mating surface edges allow for a cleaner and more structurally sound adhesion joint ? ) With all this said, the remaining $ 600 question would then be what is the contractive coefficient of this spray metal as compared to that of the existing pot metal. We ask this because if the coefficient is too dissimilar from that of the pot metal pieces being bonded back together, the original fissure breakage line could reappear and once again re-crack. This is usually due to real world expansion and contraction forces from normal in use heating and cooling cycles of the pot metal once repaired and set back into use in addition to the normal shear forces from shocks, jarring and body flex forces. I ask all these questions and make these pertinent points of concern, because It has been my experience over the last 40 plus years that from all the attempts and processes to repair Pot Metal structurally that I know of, all fail sooner than later due to these aforementioned forces and conditions and at the very site of the original repair ...
@louinchausti5043
7 жыл бұрын
Hi: well the silicon bronze has a very good shear strength depending on the actual thickness of the application,usually when bonding two pieces together I try to V groove both pieces in as many directions as possible to give the joint more support. As far as breaking strength let me give you an example I sprayed the bottom of a coffee can about 3/32 thick and popped it off the can you would have a hard time breaking it in two with your bare hands. But it depends on the item to be repaired in some cases I prefer to use stainless, high carbon steel, or alcro which is an extremely tough alloy. I usually use silicon bronze when the part is to be chromed.
@louinchausti5043
7 жыл бұрын
As far as repairs failing at the original break area, I have never had that happen and like the piece in the video that went to the plater, I am sure it was not treated any different than a piece that was not repaired, and stood up well to all of the pressures of sanding, chemicals and heat generated in the process. I have repaired internal engine parts.Motorcycle intake and exhaust manifolds,and even a large exhaust valve head for an old antique diesel motor,and so far none have failed. Like I said with a little thought and consideration as far as the actual function of the piece being repaired and the conditions it will be subject to just about any pot metal piece can be repaired with a great deal of success.
@bruceelmore1074
7 жыл бұрын
ok, so im gonna ask the hard dirty question..... how much???? i know you cant really say without seeing the piece in front of you, just a round about vague general sort of idea........................... i have 5 step van emblems where some of the edges and corners have corroded away, and much pitting everywhere else...... the only things i have been able to find are crazy expensive and in no better shape then what i already have....... this is an amazing process and im pissed/happy as hell to have come across this after 2 years of endless heart ache over these emblems
@louinchausti5043
7 жыл бұрын
The piece you saw on u-tube was a $ 150.00 repair, but it depends on weather it is just pitting or holes, or missing a part of it's structure. spraying with silicon bronze I charge $200.00 an hour, sounds like a lot but I can get a lot of spraying done in an hour. There are other metals I spray like stainless, zink , high carbon steel ,aluminum etc.
@louinchausti5043
6 жыл бұрын
If the chrome has been stripped an emblem usually runs between $50.00 and$75.00 if not stripped I can have my plater strip them.which would cost extra
@hrvojepatafta2192
7 жыл бұрын
you did it with powder or wire system?
@louinchausti5043
7 жыл бұрын
My machine is a wire system.the powder system is not as controllable as wire systems and creates more heat
@louinchausti5043
7 жыл бұрын
usually I leave the final sanding to the chrome plater,if the piece is just going to be painted or powder coated I can grind and sand it, if the customer requests.At that point I just charge regular shop time
@1964corvan
7 жыл бұрын
WHAT IS THIS WITCHCRAFT!? thats awesome. never heard of this process.....
@louinchausti5043
7 жыл бұрын
that is what I think every time I repair something that looks like it can't be fixed.
@1964corvan
7 жыл бұрын
so on pieces like that hood ornament or a fancy trunk handle or any pot metal that has a lot of pitting everywhere on it do you just metal spray the entire piece and then sand it down back to the parent metal?
@louinchausti5043
7 жыл бұрын
I always try to coat the entire piece,after blocking off any threaded areas or critical locking tabs. I find that if the plater can sand it without getting to the parent metal there is a lot lower chance of blistering due to contamination in the potmetal itself
@earlcousins6635
8 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say in public - THANKS MUCH for sending me the photo of the mural. You're a good man Lou! Take care!
@louinchausti5043
8 жыл бұрын
sure i will take one and e mail it to you. Lou
@earlcousins6635
8 жыл бұрын
Could you send me a photo of the entire mural behind you? Thanks. [email protected]
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