UPDATE: I noticed the JB Weld start to peal away on the sides.... bubbling. So, before it possibly started leaking in the future... I drained the tank, let dry for 48 hrs. Then peeled the INSIDE ONLY layer off. sanded down, let stay dry another 24 hrs. Then I actually used FLEX SEAL aerosol can version. It seemed to adhere better on the inside and was a very thin, tight and flush coating. I let FLEX SEAL dry for 48 hrs using a small fan pointed inside the tank for 6+ hrs. It's holding water perfectly. JB Weld still sealing the exterior of the hairline crack.
See comment 4 months using Flex Seal on the inside of the tank + JB Weld to fill the exterior crack line. It's holding like a champ. Flex Seal coating is tight submerged in water!!! Saved me a LOT of money
UPDATE: Holding water fine a few months later. Fingers crossed 🤞 although some of the edges are coming off. Think I needed to sand a wider section of the corner crack area. Hope she holds as-is without having to remove and re-apply all over again.
And tightly sealed still. To the viewer asking about “before” - I didn’t have a cameraman so couldn’t film beginning to end. But it was a hairline crack that was barely visible but allowed water to free closely through the crack. The crack widened toward the top. Assume previous owner slammed the heavy top more than once and eventually weakened and split.
I've used JB Weld (the grey stuff) for years for both craft and repair, it held the broken pedal to a stationary bike. The plumbers knocked a chip out of the upper edge of the toilet tank, the also set the tank back on crocked and cocked against the wall so the lid doesn't fit (rolling eye emoji) hopefully, they will return to redo that but, I don't trust them to be able to repair the chip... nice guys but not a lot of finesse. I'm hoping this product works as well for my need as the JB Weld I have used for years for an amazing array of repairs and craft projects... All I need is for it to hold (not a lot of active use of this edge), not shrink... and not be impossible to shape to some degree... tape on each side? Thanks for the video! it looks right and, it looks like it will match well. Btw, "you need a new toilet" the old one works great with the new tank guts... and, I'm short, I don't want an "ADA" high chair $200 vs $600.+ Well, $200 plus some JB Weld marine epoxy...
Was going to use #50165 www.jbweld.com/product/j-b-weld-syringe another company-recommended product. Kinda wish I did but this is holding for now. If it fails it will be a very slow leak
We're opening a store out at the beach in a sketchy little building that's scheduled to be demolished after the summer, so we're trying to not put a bunch of money into it. The entire backside of the toilet tank is cracked.. wish me luck! 🤞
Would this hold a cracked tank cover together ? Was replacing gasket and the cover was Lena’s g against the wall Slipped and cracked right down the middle Is it something I can mend and make it strong again or should I look for a replacement
Hey good job👍, got exactly the same problem! Can I ask is it still holding....and how did you prepare the surface inside the water tank before applying the JB Weld Marineweld?? Thanks in advance.
Holding water fine. I wish I could attach a photo. I sanded the crack area inside the tank, underneath where I applied the Marineweld. But I spread it past the sanded area so the outer edges started peeling away on the unsanded areas. But the crack itself is filled and watertight. I didn't sand the finished glossy outside crack line.
@@Tuyn11 actually, I thought it was cool you wanted to save the craftsmanship of earlier days. I've been reading reviews complaining about problems with the new toilets, and hearing "you're a senior, you need an ADA toilet" LOL, lower is better for body function and, I'm short... to many are conditioned by advertising pumped up by agendas. I would have liked to see more on working with the epoxy, see how it behaves but... filming yourself working with it, would need a third arm. I appreciate what you shared. It looks like the right material for my repair, a chip cracked from the rim of the tank by the plumbers.
I absolutely love your vintage bathroom!
Watching this in the aisle of the hardware store to make sure I buy the right stuff. Thanks!
UPDATE: I noticed the JB Weld start to peal away on the sides.... bubbling. So, before it possibly started leaking in the future... I drained the tank, let dry for 48 hrs. Then peeled the INSIDE ONLY layer off. sanded down, let stay dry another 24 hrs. Then I actually used FLEX SEAL aerosol can version. It seemed to adhere better on the inside and was a very thin, tight and flush coating. I let FLEX SEAL dry for 48 hrs using a small fan pointed inside the tank for 6+ hrs. It's holding water perfectly. JB Weld still sealing the exterior of the hairline crack.
Same!! Hahah hopefully it works fingers crossed
@@brielliott04 happy to report it worked well with no leaks seven months later!
@@danielmantai88 Thank you for the update. Will try Flex Seal as well.
Been there💀🤣🤧
See comment 4 months using Flex Seal on the inside of the tank + JB Weld to fill the exterior crack line. It's holding like a champ. Flex Seal coating is tight submerged in water!!! Saved me a LOT of money
UPDATE: Holding water fine a few months later. Fingers crossed 🤞 although some of the edges are coming off. Think I needed to sand a wider section of the corner crack area. Hope she holds as-is without having to remove and re-apply all over again.
Still holding water after 4 months ? 🤔
@@arthurr4079 No leaks. still sealed fortunately
And tightly sealed still. To the viewer asking about “before” - I didn’t have a cameraman so couldn’t film beginning to end. But it was a hairline crack that was barely visible but allowed water to free closely through the crack. The crack widened toward the top. Assume previous owner slammed the heavy top more than once and eventually weakened and split.
I've used JB Weld (the grey stuff) for years for both craft and repair, it held the broken pedal to a stationary bike. The plumbers knocked a chip out of the upper edge of the toilet tank, the also set the tank back on crocked and cocked against the wall so the lid doesn't fit (rolling eye emoji) hopefully, they will return to redo that but, I don't trust them to be able to repair the chip... nice guys but not a lot of finesse. I'm hoping this product works as well for my need as the JB Weld I have used for years for an amazing array of repairs and craft projects... All I need is for it to hold (not a lot of active use of this edge), not shrink... and not be impossible to shape to some degree... tape on each side? Thanks for the video! it looks right and, it looks like it will match well. Btw, "you need a new toilet" the old one works great with the new tank guts... and, I'm short, I don't want an "ADA" high chair $200 vs $600.+
Well, $200 plus some JB Weld marine epoxy...
me too! very similar crack top to bottom in 08/1953 F4033 tank gonna try the JB Weld water weld putty
Did you try the weld putty? My 2 product strategy update is working perfectly...
At 1st it worked fine for 3 weeks, then the front corner started to crack I dont trust this tank anymore.@@Tuyn11
This jb weld epoxy is strong it’s on the head of a diesel truck truck I broke it sets fast great product
Was going to use #50165 www.jbweld.com/product/j-b-weld-syringe another company-recommended product. Kinda wish I did but this is holding for now. If it fails it will be a very slow leak
We're opening a store out at the beach in a sketchy little building that's scheduled to be demolished after the summer, so we're trying to not put a bunch of money into it. The entire backside of the toilet tank is cracked.. wish me luck! 🤞
I hope it worked for you.
Would this hold a cracked tank cover together ? Was replacing gasket and the cover was Lena’s g against the wall
Slipped and cracked right down the middle
Is it something I can mend and make it strong again or should I look for a replacement
Did it hold?
Can we get another update??
Hey good job👍, got exactly the same problem! Can I ask is it still holding....and how did you prepare the surface inside the water tank before applying the JB Weld Marineweld?? Thanks in advance.
Holding water fine. I wish I could attach a photo. I sanded the crack area inside the tank, underneath where I applied the Marineweld. But I spread it past the sanded area so the outer edges started peeling away on the unsanded areas. But the crack itself is filled and watertight. I didn't sand the finished glossy outside crack line.
he spent more time talking about the beautiful peach vintage toilet.
I left the comments on so people experiencing the same problem could ask questions. Don’t make me turn off comments please
@@Tuyn11 actually, I thought it was cool you wanted to save the craftsmanship of earlier days. I've been reading reviews complaining about problems with the new toilets, and hearing "you're a senior, you need an ADA toilet" LOL, lower is better for body function and, I'm short... to many are conditioned by advertising pumped up by agendas. I would have liked to see more on working with the epoxy, see how it behaves but... filming yourself working with it, would need a third arm. I appreciate what you shared. It looks like the right material for my repair, a chip cracked from the rim of the tank by the plumbers.
That's okay 😢❤
Upvote … that jb weld seems to be super easy.
Jb weld marine. Ok. 👍🏾
I wonder how long it will last what do you think?
Water tight for months so far.... we shall see. No physical sign of material breakdown
Too bad that you didn't show the application from start to finish. Showing the final scene is like showing a house built at completion. 8-(