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| watsonrx13 |
 Apr 26 2004, 04:45 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States  |
I have begun repairing the rusted areas on the 'burnt' car. There has been several areas that where obviously large enough that a patch panel was needed, but I've run into several small areas that appear to need just a fill.
When should someone decide to fill instead of patch? Also, if filling, what's the best method, using a copper 'spoon' or not? This shows 2 holes that appear to have good metal between them, therefore, I'd like to just fill. Thanks again for all of the assistance. Attached image(s) 
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| TimT |
Apr 26 2004, 04:48 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
fill them... back up with copper like you mentioned..
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| Katmanken |
Apr 26 2004, 06:58 PM
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Rough rule of thumbz:
Patch when the metal is thin from the rust. If you try to weld to something the thickness of tinfoil, the hole WILL get larger. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Fill if the hole is small and the surrounding area is solid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blowtorch.gif) Sometimes a little solder or lead is a quick way to patch. Fills the hole and the pits! Won't rust if ya clean it gud! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) Don't use solder with copper chill plates!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Ken |
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