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Rust repair Questions, Welding, cutting, POR15ing, etc. |
rjames |
Feb 18 2006, 05:56 PM
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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) |
scotty b |
Feb 26 2006, 05:57 PM
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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 |
drill out the spot welds with a good spot weld cutter, thenremove the panel. You will more then likely need a chisel and hammer to cut the outer portions of each spot weld loose since the cutter won't get it all. Hole saw type spot weld cutters will do the job but not nicely, they want to walk around and will eventually break a tooth (teeth) making it useless. Most body shops carry a nice bit that is about 20.00, but it will last and is a traditional style bit. After applying the metal ready and welding, simply apply another coat over the weld and inbetween the panels if you can, then cover it with a suitable sealer coat.You will have to watch when you break throught the outer piece of metal and stop in order to not go through the inner section. This will allow you to re-weld the sill (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) t
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