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Post by bertieg on May 19, 2020 10:58:19 GMT
guys, what's the best way to fill these rust holes? Attachments:
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Post by Zed. on May 19, 2020 11:03:00 GMT
guys, what's the best way to fill these rust holes? best repair is to cut out the rot to clean metal & weld in new, to 'fill' is a diferent matter  Rich. |
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Post by bertieg on May 19, 2020 13:24:41 GMT
I don't have a welding machine or know how to weld  |
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Post by noobie on May 19, 2020 13:59:59 GMT
You'll have to do a lot more cutting before you can start thinking about welding. With holes that size you typically find that MUCH more of the internal structure will be affected... Mine was better than that and is currently missing its entire sill and inner+outer wheel arches.
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Post by bertieg on May 20, 2020 6:35:27 GMT
I just bought a MIG welder. Time to learn new skills... (i haven't even looked on the other side yet) |
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Post by Zed. on May 20, 2020 8:35:35 GMT
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Post by bertieg on May 21, 2020 13:43:20 GMT
aw I'm all youtubed up I bought a MIG welder, gassles and all the gear with it. I will practice on some old sheets. Q: what gauge sheet do i need to buy for the inner wheel arches? i measured it @ 1.5mm and 2mm in 2 different places If I put a spot weld in there (see the arrow) will I cook the paint on the arch on the exterior? Attachments:
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Post by noobie on May 22, 2020 13:39:38 GMT
1.5 is usually reserved for the thickest structural metal. 0.8mm is more typical for random panels. I use 1mm zincor sheet for most things as it is more forgiving.
A weld = heat. Even a spot weld needs to melt the underlying metal to be effective and take any paint with it.
However, there seems to be severe paint system failure in that area..I would be very suspicious of that seam having more severe rust on the inside. You need to chop off the bottom of that panel anyway, take a look up inside all the seams with a flash-light and see what you're dealing with. Any rusting along those seams will be next years rust hole. Because the panels are so thin to start with, any surface rust means either complete replacement or being left with 0.5mm thick panel sections after cleaning up (won't last long).
Good luck with MIG practice, it can be a steep learning curve on thin sheet-metal.
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Post by bertieg on May 23, 2020 16:30:44 GMT
Thanks for the advice. There is, what looks like, superficial rust going all the way aroun the arch on the inside, however it looks superficial. Not sure if I should cut it, I can possibly cure it with waxoyl? My welder is not here just yet. I intend to practice on some old metal door from a wood burner, got some cracks in it. I will post updates when it's here so you guys can roast me  |
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Post by bertieg on Jun 16, 2020 13:21:10 GMT
guys, here what it looks like now. Please feel free to roast me, I won't take offense. Bottom line is, the rot is out and new bits are welded back in. Attachments:
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Post by dadbif on Jun 16, 2020 14:04:17 GMT
Well done, what was it like inside before you covered it up?
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le sigh
Jul 15, 2023 20:03:52 GMT