“For customers who can’t afford a mechanical repair or just don’t think their vehicles are worth the expense, Bar’s Leaks liquid copper is the solution,” says Clay Parks, vice president of development. “It’s the only one-step copper block seal available. Simply pour it into the radiator — no draining of coolant is required. Other products require a complete system flush, plus a number of additional steps, for a total of six to 10 hours to complete. Customers who use products that aren’t antifreeze-compatible also have to add new coolant, further increasing the cost of the repair.”
Liquid copper uses an advanced antifreeze-compatible sodium silicate liquid glass formula so no draining of the cooling system is required, Bar’s Leaks says. It works with all types and brands of antifreeze, including conventional green or blue (silicate-based) and extended life (red/orange) or yellow (OAT/HOAT).
Bar’s Leaks says liquid copper stops leaks by forming a physical seal using organic and synthetic fibers, copper and an ionic-modified mineral. The seal forms as the coolant and product flow through the leak. A wetting agent cleans the sides of the hole or crack to prepare the surface for bonding. The first fibers catch on the side of the leak, building on each other to bridge the entire hole. The fibers then act as a sieve to trap more fibers, copper particles and minerals to create a composite seal. The seal is cemented with liquid glass.
As the temperature increases, the liquid glass hardens to make the seal permanent. Liquid copper will not harm the cooling system when properly installed, nor will it clog the cooling system or heater core, the company says.
