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Updated Aug. 14, 2026 4 min read Home Repair

After 40+ Years Repairing Metal, This Retired Welder Says Homeowners Are Replacing Things Too Soon

His rule is simple: repair the damaged area before paying to replace the whole thing. For everyday metal repairs around the home, garage and yard, that can mean less waste, less hassle and fewer unnecessary replacement costs.

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Frank Dawson

By Frank Dawson | Retired Industrial Welder & Metal Repair Specialist

40+ Years in Metalworking • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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After decades around metal repair, Frank kept seeing the same expensive pattern: one small metal section would fail — and people would immediately start shopping for an entirely new replacement. His question was simple: why replace the whole thing if the damaged area may still be repairable?

Before You Replace It, Give the Damaged Area One Last Chance.

  • No welding machine required
  • Made for common home and garage metal repairs
  • Simple mix, apply and cure process
  • Repair first before paying for a full replacement
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Cracked. Leaking. Worn. Don't Replace It Yet.

RX900™ is designed for the kinds of damaged metal people usually assume are finished — cracked parts, small holes, worn joints, broken castings and leaking metal areas.

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Where It Makes Sense

Repair the Damage — Not Everything Around It.

  • Cracked metal parts & split joints
  • Small holes & leaking metal areas
  • Damaged brackets, housings & castings
  • Worn or damaged everyday metal components

If the rest of the item still works, the damaged section may be the only thing that needs attention.

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Zinc Common repair use
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“Strong hold, easy to apply, and it saved me from replacing the entire part.”
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The RX900™ repair system was developed around one simple goal: create a tougher, more practical metal repair solution for real-world damage — without requiring a welding machine.

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Reinforces the composite structure for tougher cured performance.

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Designed to create a more integrated bond across the repaired area.

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Built into the repair system for demanding metal restoration jobs.

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Rather than relying only on a simple surface bond, the upgraded formula combines reinforced modifiers, cross-linked polymers and metal-strength fillers to create a tougher repair system for everyday metal damage.

Built Around the Conditions Real Repairs Actually Face.

≥3200 N/cm² Published Bond Strength
-85°F → 545°F Temperature Range
Water + Oil Resistant After Cure
Sand • Drill • Paint After Full Cure
What This Means for You

More Than a Quick Patch — A Repair You Can Finish and Put Back to Work.

  • Designed for demanding metal repairs where ordinary surface glue may not be enough
  • Built to handle heat, moisture and oil exposure after full curing
  • Can be sanded, shaped, drilled or painted for a cleaner finished repair
One Last Question

When the Next Metal Part Breaks, Would You Rather Reach for a Repair Kit — or Start Paying for a Replacement?

Keep one ready in the garage, workshop or tool cabinet. The next small break doesn't have to become the next big purchase.

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