Divots

The model 127 machine is over 110 years old. It had some serious damage to the finish in the form of divots down to the metal. I didn't want to sand the whole machine down so I decided to build the divots back up. I went in search of a filler and came up with this; J-B Weld 50172 25 ml MarineWeld. It worked quite well. I filled the holes then sanded it down to make an even surface.

My thought was that it must be strong and water-proof if it was meant for boats. It didn't take much. I mixed it on a thick paper plate and applied it with a popsicle stick to make it fairly flat from the get-go. I then tossed the stick and plate. No mess.