July/August 2020

W hen a product has been put through its paces and used day in, day out by the UK’s leading roadside recovery services for almost two decades - you can conclude it is a safe bet (It is carried by every patrol vehicle). And when mechanics the world over have had it on repeat purchase for years too, you can add it to your next order with confidence knowing you won’t regret the modest outlay. Welcome to the world of Quiksteel, the iconic global bestselling brand. What is Quiksteel? It is a professional range of industrial strength epoxy repair compounds that include a steel reinforced putty and a paste version. Quiksteel is the number one bestselling epoxy putty in the USA. Here in the UK it is the only putty that is both fast cure (20 minutes) and high heat resistant (300°C). It can be used to fix anything from a stone damaged radiator to a leaking fuel tank or a blown exhaust. Because it can withstand exposure to 300°C, you can rely on it to handle the extreme conditions you find under the bonnet of a car. Quiksteel Technical Specification: Density (gr/cm3) (ASTM D792) 1.89 Compressive Strength (103 psi) (ASTM D695) 17.6 Shear Strength (psi) (ASTM D905) 710 Izod Impact Strength (ft. lb/in) (ASTM D256) 0.250 Hardness (Shore D) (ASTM D2240) 85 Tensile Strength (psi) (ASTM D638) 5950 Modulus of Elasticity (105 psi) (ASTM D638) 5.8 Maximum Temperature (°C) 300 28 AFTERMARKET JULY/AUGUST 2020 TECHNICAL www.aftermarketonline.net ONE FOR EVERY TOOLBOX? There are some products that every mechanic needs say Kalimex, with Quiksteel being a classic example Quiksteel before BY Mike Schlup, Managing Director of Kalimex Quiksteel application Quiksteel after