A lot of people believe that it’s impossible to fix your own car at home, thanks to all the new electrical components and systems fitted in vehicles today. But actually, there are still bits of your car which can be fixed by hand – including your exhaust pipe. If there is more noise coming from the exhaust of your car, or if you notice an excessive smell caused by non-CO gases, then it could be a sign of a damaged exhaust silencer. Damage to the silencer can be caused by several factors such as corrosion, general wear and tear or excessive driving (such as over speed humps). An exhaust silencer repair can be anything from a hole to an assembly repair but the problem needs to be corrected as soon as possible. Rattling Noise when Idling Fondant and gum paste can be stored the same way. To store, cover with a thin coating of solid vegetable shortening and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Place in an air-tight container and store at room temperature for up to two weeks. Gun Gum Easy Fit Repair Bandage is a permanent repair for your exhaust that meets MOT standards and can be used easily at home. You don’t need to dismantle the exhaust, so it’s a cost-effective alternative to taking your car to a mechanic. Using Holts Exhaust Repair Paste is easy. The tub comes with an application spatula to make it easy to apply the putty exactly where you need it.

Holts Gun Gum is a leading car exhaust repair putty which has been trusted by car lovers for decades. It has been developed to provide an easy DIY solution to a damaged exhaust. Do not store fondant or gum paste in the refrigerator, as this will cause them to harden and become unusable. Fumes leaking out of your exhaust in the wrong place can increase your car’s emissions, and they can also damage other parts of your car. Fondant and gum paste are both made by adding sugar to liquid; however, there are two ingredients that make fondant and gum paste vastly different. Fondant usually contains some type of gelatin, which helps give it that elasticity and pliability. Gum paste, on the other hand, uses Gum-Tex powder for added stability and strength. A small amount of Gum-Tex can also be kneaded into fondant to make it act similarly to gum paste. Is it better to use corn starch or confectioners’ sugar when rolling out fondant or gum paste? With this method, you don’t need any special tools and you don’t need to take the exhaust apart. All you need is the ultimate exhaust repair kit: the Gun Gum Exhaust System Repair Paste and the right bandage. What Gun Gum product should you use?Having already covered how to troubleshoot braking and starting issues as part of our ‘Problem Solved’ series, today on the Holts blog we’ll be looking at how to identify, detect and fixing exhaust problems.

Yes, the entire Holts Gun Gum range is designed to be safe to use with most makes and models. The product is safe and effective to use on all exhaust materials. Is exhaust putty a permanent repair?

Can I use exhaust putty on any car?

Holts Firegum is an exhaust assembly paste specially developed to give you gas-tight seals in joints where the fit is poor, or the gasket has failed. Holes in your exhaust system might seem like a small problem at first, but they’re the kind of thing that can build up and cause a big headache if left unfixed. With the mixer running on low, slowly sprinkle in tylose powder until fully incorporated. Increase speed to medium and mix for 1 to 2 minutes, until the gum paste has formed a ball around the paddle attachment. Given their location on the underside of the car, exhaust systems are susceptible to wear and tear, but nothing causes more damage than internal rust! due to the amount of acidic moisture and other debris passing beneath the vehicle. Water vapour is formed as a by-product in the engine and exits the exhaust along with gases such as CO2, exit the exhaust. The water can condense on cooler surfaces in the exhaust system and over time this collects and corrodes the inside to form small holes. The exhaust is also suspended under the vehicle, allowing it a small amount of movement. Drying times vary depending on the conditions, but you can also run the engine to help speed up the time it takes for the putty to harden. Once it’s dry, you’ll have a solid, permanent repair that guarantees no leaks. Is exhaust putty safe to use?

Step 1– Wait for your car to cool down and then locate the hole or damage, and clear any debris from the area. If you’ve just covered your cake with fondant and you notice that it’s starting to tear or rip, you can also use your finger to rub solid vegetable shortening in a circular motion around the tear to fix it. How do I glue fondant or gum paste pieces together? Firstly, select the right accessory for your problem (see our handy guide below). Follow the instructions for the accessory and use with Gun Gum Paste to create a permanent gas-tight seal.For general fondant and gum paste decorating, we suggest having a good fondant roller with guide rings and a fondant smoother. Just those two tools will make your life so much easier! When assembling a new exhaust or adding replacement parts to an existing system, you need an adhesive that will offer outstanding heat and vibration protection. Holts Firegum provides a durable, gas-tight seal to help you achieve a permanent repair. For small projects that require precision, like attaching eyes to a figurine, a little dab of water will work just fine! What are the best tools for working with fondant and gum paste? Easy to apply, Firegum can be used for a range of exhaust repair jobs. Whether you’re resealing an old system or building a new assembly from scratch; you’ll get fantastic results that you can trust will go the distance. Step 3– Wearing protective gloves, apply a thin layer of Gun Gum Paste to the damaged area, either with your finger or the spatula. Apply the bandage and tightly secure it in place.

Your car fails its emissions test – if your car fails the emissions part of the MOT test, there’s a chance a damaged exhaust pipe could be to blame. That’s because toxic fumes have been able to escape before they’re properly filtered, causing an increase in harmful emissions.

The Holts Gun Gum range is trusted by professionals and DIYers alike as one of the best exhaust repair systems on the market. If you’re looking for advice on how to get the best results when using Holts Gun Gum Exhaust Paste, our FAQs provide some useful tips and insights. What is exhaust putty? Our Gun Gum range has been created to make it easy for you to repair exhaust problems at home. We have a range of accessories which, when used with the Gun Gum Paste, create a permanent repair. Ready to use right out of the tub; apply half of the Gun Gum Paste to the area you want to repair, before attaching a suitable Gun Gum Repair Bandage. When the bandage is in place, apply the rest of the putty over the entire area, particularly over the joins where the bandage meets the exhaust. This specialist exhaust repair paste is designed to be used with the Gun Gum range of repair bandages; together, these products create a system that ensures a permanent, gas-tight seal for your faulty exhaust assembly. Add powdered sugar, mixing on low until ingredients are incorporated. Increase speed to high and mix for approximately 10 minutes until the mixture forms soft, glossy peaks. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle, then mix for an additional minute.