I have a chipped out section on the lower rim of a Savile Row 3120 handle. The piece is missing so I will have to fill it and buff it. Any suggestions would be welcome.
Imitation Ivory Handle Chipped. What should I use to fill?
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Pics or it didn't happen
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I can assure the gentleman that my brush is in need of repair. It DID HAPPEN otherwise you would not have this thread to consider. There is a small chipped out section that needs filling. It is on the bottom edge of the brush. Obviously the handle is curved and after it is filled I can use my Dremel to shape and buff the material that is filling the hole. Is there anyone who is willing to make a recommendation. The color should be fairly obvious. It is a Savile Row 3120 imitation ivory handle. I would appreciate any suggestion a fellow member of this forum might have. Thanks in advance.
Pictures would help. It would let us better see the damage.
Two part epoxy might work to repair the damage, but blending color into it would be a chore. You might try a paint store that does computer matching, and mixing enough paint with the epoxy to get the color you need. Try to start with a clear epoxy.
Two part epoxy might work to repair the damage, but blending color into it would be a chore. You might try a paint store that does computer matching, and mixing enough paint with the epoxy to get the color you need. Try to start with a clear epoxy.
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Thanks. I've found the paint that is almost a spot on match. The paint store computer scan match might work better than my paint. I've got the clear epoxy product already and all ready to mix. You have confirmed a course of action I had prepared for but had not been sure was the best fix. Thanks again, have a great day. - Richard
Hey I'm a fan of the Isle of Mann too! My Paternal lineage is from there. I think it was my Great Grandfather who came over.
I would caution that the colour may well be different once the epoxy dries. Try a few test mixes first, noting paint quantity in each.
Also be wary of using the Dremel. If it runs too fast, odds are that the epoxy, and the synthetic handle, will be overheated.
Were I doing the repair, I would sand/finish by hand.
Good luck in your endevour.
Steve.
