In this episode, mending broken chrome hood ornaments and separating surfaces connected with hot melt glue.
An advice podcast about glues and adhesives. From the producers of Ask Mr. Biggs.
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Episode 015 Show Notes:
In this episode…
- The crew discusses in detail how unsticking things can be harder than stucking them.
- Friends or family members can be insistent.
- Roger does not listen to himself.
- Social media people often talk nonsense and Russian hackers are bad.
- Stick It is a podcast talking about glues, adhesives and sometimes sealants and tape (and caulk).
- Discuss a BREAKING NEWS item out Elmhurst, Illinois, U.S.A., where a chrome hood ornament was broken off a car and left on the hood. A note was left behind that stated, “Learn how to park.”
– Biggs will not be mocked.
– In a multicultural, gender-fluid world, anyone can park poorly.
– The woman who parked bad had her hood ornament destroyed by a guy, assuming natural stereotypical roles.
– Ladies are always cooking stuff, and cookies are no exception.
– Toaster ovens are good for cookies and repairs.
- Stick It! with Mr. Biggs is a safe space.
- Roger found the acoustic, sonic, sweet spot.
- Grab the mail sack and answer a listener’s email about removing an unwanted sombrero from a Zoomer Kitty.
– Karaoke is still a big hit at Whizzbangs!
– Tacky hot glue can be firmed up and removed with inverted cans of compressed air, some rubbing alcohol and a spudger (sometimes the alternate spelling: spludger).
– Guys who do pranks (thankfully) do not do proper surface prep work, generally speaking.
- Roger forgot the Dr. Pepper.
- Some conversations are for after the show.
Products featured in Episode 015 were:
– Solder-It Aluminum and Pot Metal Repair Kit (Solders ZINC DIECAST – White Metal – POT METAL & ALUMINUM! Simply bead blast the casting, and/or drill out the pits with a Dremel tool or die grinder. Inject enough SOLDER-IT into the hole to just overfill it. Then, using the tip of 
a small torch flame, gently heat the area until the paste flows. The special fluxes and cleaning agents incorporated into the paste will fuse the molten solder to the casting to provide the perfect repair. SOLDER-IT is a perfect color match for Pot Metal, and any join lines should readily buff out. Sand flat and, if required plate with copper plate. The finished repair has a tensile strength of up to 22,000psi, so can be used to join and repair broken sections of the casting. The Zinc Metal Solder Paste. Solders ZINC DIECAST – White Metal – POT METAL & Aluminum ! No Mess, No Waste syringe applicator. Works with the heat of a torch or soldering iron. Low melting point – 400°F. It’s the perfect solution for a hood ornament repair but only if the guy breaks the hood ornament but does not further damage the broken piece by using it to etch a threatening message into the hood of your vehicle.)
Solder-It Aluminum/Pot Metal Repair Kit Amazon affiliate link:
Solder-It Aluminum/Pot Metal Repair 0.25oz
– Compressed Air (Non-toxic and with no bitternt, NO nasty smells or residue is left on the surface. Compressed air prolongs the life of your valuables and 
sensitive electronic equipment, stops the build-up of dust in your electronics, keeps your computer fan and circuit board dust free, crucial for better performance and a longer life. Blow Off cleans dust with a steady stream of sterilized air, an essential cleaning tool for all your expensive equipment. It’s 100 percent ozone safe, can is recyclable when empty. A dusty fan in your electronic devices (Xbox, Desk Top or Computer) can make the components overheat and worst case scenario, start a fire. Discover the difference Blow Off can make to your everyday cleaning at home for delicate dusting jobs in hard to reach places, keep your fire alarm dust free and running properly. If inverted, a can will assist with chilling glue on objects like the unwanted, glued-on sombrero hat of Dumb-Dumb Hombre-gato Mr. Roboto, aka Checkers.)
Blow Off General Purpose Compressed Air:
Blow Off General Purpose compressed Air Duster Cleaner, MB-111-229 (3.5 oz) 2-pack