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Awhile back I posted a question if anyone could tell me about a Kwik Spray solder gun that I have.I have some photos of it but don't know how to post them here.If anyone thinks they may be able to tell me more about it,I can send photos to your home email.Any help would be greatly apreciated.Thanks.Grandpa MarcI think I just discoverd how to post the photos.Hopefully I am doing this right and they should come through. Attached Images
Reply:I do have this lead spray gun but one like it. How it works is you sandblast  the body or metal down to the bare metal. Then there was a liquid that you wiped on the metal where you wanted to build up lead on. This liquid would change the bare metal to a copper color. You would then wipe on mercury with the use of a pliers and steelwool.Dip the steelwool into the mercury and then wipe the copper tinted area. After that you would hook the spray gun to a gas torch set-up and a small flame below a pot where the lead would melt. You connect o an air supply, pull the trigger and spray the lead on like paint until you had the desired thickness, let the lead cool and finish with files and sandpaper.
Reply:Let me know if your interested in selling this ! Thanks
Reply:Originally Posted by ziegld1 . . . there was a liquid that you wiped on the metal where you wanted to build up lead on. This liquid would change the bare metal to a copper color. You would then wipe on mercury with the use of a pliers and steelwool.Dip the steelwool into the mercury and then wipe the copper tinted area. After that you would hook the spray gun to a gas torch set-up and a small flame below a pot where the lead would melt. You connect o an air supply, pull the trigger and spray the lead on like paint until you had the desired thickness, let the lead cool and finish with files and sandpaper.
Reply:The EPA is going to lock this thread!!   LOLPound to fit, paint to match
Reply:This is fascinating!More details, and more brand names if possible.
Reply:Wonder if the liquid was copper sulphate? for the first key on the blasted metal.Lincoln SP-170 MigHypertherm powermax 45Lorch T220 AC/DC TigButters FM 215 synergic MigKemppi 180 adaptive mig RULES ARE FOR THE OBEDIENCE OF FOOLS AND THE  GUIDANCE OF WISE MEN.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmallThis is fascinating!More details, and more brand names if possible.
Reply:There's quite a good explanation of the process for doing it without spraying it here:http://www.automedia.com/Getting_the...es20041001ld/1"One of the things we have to be thankful for is that we don't get as much government as we pay for." (Charles Kettering)Mitch 180 (NZ)Lincoln SAM-400-220 + ?-400 Fordson Major + 2 x Tractapac Humber 80 + Procut 40 PlasmaMiller Spectrum 375
Reply:Thanks to all for all your input.I don't think I would ever use it.It is a great conversation piece.Yes I would consider selling it,but have no idea as to what would be a fair price.Any offers? Best regards,grandpa Marc
Reply:Grandpa:      Can't really tell how your spray gun melted lead. Would like additional pictures.Anyway I pay $ 50.00 plus shipping if interested it getting rid of it.ziegld1