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==The fiberglass resin patch trick==
 
==The fiberglass resin patch trick==
 
One technique that has been recommended is to grind/clean the rust, tape the underside of the panel to be patched, and then fill the holes with fiberglass resin, then paint and undercoat. This trick is not really a good idea -- when the body flexes, there will be cracks in the fiberglass pieces.
 
One technique that has been recommended is to grind/clean the rust, tape the underside of the panel to be patched, and then fill the holes with fiberglass resin, then paint and undercoat. This trick is not really a good idea -- when the body flexes, there will be cracks in the fiberglass pieces.
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==How to remove rust protection==
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How to remove old rust protection finishes? Or undercoating?
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Wire wheel? Brake cleaner? Kerosene? Heat gun? EZ-Off oven cleaner? Mineral spirits? Freeze with dry ice, then chisel out? Wallpaper steamer?
  
 
===Rivets?===
 
===Rivets?===
 
Very low-end solution, like fiberglass patching metal.
 
Very low-end solution, like fiberglass patching metal.
 
 
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===Butt-weld or lap-weld===
 
Need pros and cons here. Butt-weld is generally preferred.
 
 
Use 18-20 gauge sheet metal.
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
=Miscellaneous=
 
=Miscellaneous=

Revision as of 18:55, 13 July 2007

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