Rust repair Questions, Welding, cutting, POR15ing, etc. |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Rust repair Questions, Welding, cutting, POR15ing, etc. |
rjames |
Feb 18 2006, 05:56 PM
Post
#1
|
I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,954 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Rust treating, killing, etc, and just want to get some input before I get to crazy with the MIG.
Here are some questions: I have some floor pan issues. Are the holes too big just to try and fill? The following photo is from the driverside, under the seat after the tar has been removed, and I've grinded down to bare metal. Should I advertise for someone who's cutting up a car to cut this pieces out for me, or should I just go buy some sheet metal and make a patch knowing it won't really match, but can at least be made to 'line up'? Attached image(s) |
rjames |
Feb 26 2006, 03:36 PM
Post
#2
|
I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,954 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Also a couple of more questions for anyone and everyone:
1) In order to remove a section of the door sill to cut/reweld part of the longs, do I just drill out the spot welds and then make the cut above the section I need? And if so, how do I put it back in when there will then be holes drilled through where the welds were? Do I have to fill all of the holes on the part of the sill I cut out so I can then have something to weld to? (I'm probably not explaining my question very well..) 2) if using metal ready, do I really need to use weld-thru primer also? 3) According to the POR15 directions, I am supposed to apply at least 2 coatings of the stuff. Is this really necessary on the floor pans? It also says to apply additional coats 3 hours after applying the previous coat, when it's still slightly tacky. If I do need to apply another coat, the previous coat has been drying for 24 hours now. Is it too late to apply a second coat? that stuff is no fun to work with btw. However seeing shiny black on my floor boards when the stuff was wet makes me want to repaint the entire car.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) |