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| jkb944t |
 Feb 4 2014, 06:22 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None  |
I am getting ready to install a used sail panel and lower fender section. It is in great shape except for some internal rust from the foam weather stripping. There are only a few minor holes that extent to the outside of the panel.
  I need suggestions on repairing this before I install it. Should I weld or braze the minor pin holes shut and then use a fiberglass body filler to fill the rest of the imperfections? The panel will then fill in the hole in the side of my 914 GT conversion project.  Jeff B |
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| OllieG |
Feb 4 2014, 07:48 AM
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OllieG Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 6-July 11 From: UK Member No.: 13,282 Region Association: England |
Personally I would weld the pinholes on a 'low heat' from the inside of the panel. You could lightly grind them smooth on the outside with a flap disc.
I would also recommend you properly prime the panel before you apply any filler to prevent moisture getting to the bare metal. |
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| scotty b |
Feb 4 2014, 07:54 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
weld them up using a piece of copper as a backing plate. That will absorb a lot of the heat and help to prevent a blow through
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| rick 918-S |
Feb 4 2014, 08:45 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,493 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(scotty b @ Feb 4 2014, 07:54 AM)  weld them up using a piece of copper as a backing plate. That will absorb a lot of the heat and help to prevent a blow through (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Copper on the outside, zap it then hit it with air lightly as it cools. You may only need to lightly sand the outer surface if you take your time. use an epoxy type primer on the inside. Don't worry about the small pits on the inside. Don't fill them with body filler. This area is highly susceptible to water. Filler will absorb it like a sponge and all your work will be a waste. Once the panel is reinstalled use a urethane seam sealer to hold out the moister. |
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| jkb944t |
Feb 4 2014, 11:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the advice everyone! That is exactly what I was looking for.
Jeff B |
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| Eric_Shea |
Feb 5 2014, 08:59 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I was going to say exactly what Rick and Scotty said but they stole my words!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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| scotty b |
Feb 5 2014, 09:39 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Feb 5 2014, 06:59 AM) I was going to say exactly what Rick and Scotty said but they stole my words!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yappin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yappin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yappin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yappin.gif) |
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| rick 918-S |
Feb 5 2014, 09:49 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,493 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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QUOTE(scotty b @ Feb 5 2014, 09:39 AM) QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Feb 5 2014, 06:59 AM) I was going to say exactly what Rick and Scotty said but they stole my words!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yappin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yappin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yappin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yappin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| r_towle |
Feb 5 2014, 06:03 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Copper, yes, copper, always copper on Wednesday...only copper
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