Porsche rear reflector panel repair?, What’s the best way to repair it? |
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Porsche rear reflector panel repair?, What’s the best way to repair it? |
Steve |
Oct 14 2018, 04:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,565 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
My 75 came with a rear PORSCHE reflector. I would like to go back to stock. What is the best way to plug the giant holes? Replace the whole rear panel?
Thanks in advance for the help!! |
cary |
Oct 15 2018, 01:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Easy deal. Just go slow in a criss cross pattern. Try to keep the heat
down to minimize the amount of filler that would be needed. Use a nice smooth copper or brass backer. Once you've gone around and made the complete circle. Use a small grinder if you have one to flatten it out so you don't start welding up a cone. That will keep you from having pock mark on the backside. And a thin spot on top. |
ValcoOscar |
Oct 15 2018, 02:25 PM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,373 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
Easy deal. Just go slow in a criss cross pattern. Try to keep the heat down to minimize the amount of filler that would be needed. Use a nice smooth copper or brass backer. Once you've gone around and made the complete circle. Use a small grinder if you have one to flatten it out so you don't start welding up a cone. That will keep you from having pock mark on the backside. And a thin spot on top. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with Cary....and take your time. Steve...I know you like South OC but come up to NORTH OC and we can tackle this for you as a mini tech day. Don't mind the grinding dust. Price is right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Oscar |
Steve |
Oct 15 2018, 08:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,565 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Easy deal. Just go slow in a criss cross pattern. Try to keep the heat down to minimize the amount of filler that would be needed. Use a nice smooth copper or brass backer. Once you've gone around and made the complete circle. Use a small grinder if you have one to flatten it out so you don't start welding up a cone. That will keep you from having pock mark on the backside. And a thin spot on top. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with Cary....and take your time. Steve...I know you like South OC but come up to NORTH OC and we can tackle this for you as a mini tech day. Don't mind the grinding dust. Price is right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Oscar That would be awesome!! Week day or weekend? I need to get my car running first. |
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