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#When the filler work is done, scuff with a red scotch-brite pad. | #When the filler work is done, scuff with a red scotch-brite pad. | ||
#Then, apply two more coats of epoxy, followed by high-build primer. | #Then, apply two more coats of epoxy, followed by high-build primer. | ||
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| + | ====Cutting out rust==== | ||
| + | First, make a tape template. Tape off the area that's going to be cut off, leaving a healthy border of good metal. Transfer the tape template to the patch panel, in one piece. Cut out the templated piece from the patch panel. Then, screw the cut-out piece to the car as a temporary guide. From there, rough-shape the patched piece. Cut some slits if necessary, and hammer. Then, make the cut on the body panel, with the patch still screwed to the car. Then, unscrew the panel from the car, and hammer-form it on a bench, anvil, etc. Finally, butt-weld it back onto the car. Weld, with lots of spread-out spot welds (wait for them to cool), so the panel doesn't warp. Then, grind down the welds. Treat with rust protection, then body filler, primer, etc. | ||
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| + | A quarter panel rust fix demonstrating the above is illustrated here: http://www.a2zautoforums.com/showthread.php?t=700 | ||
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====Treating light body rust (from storing panels) prior to epoxy==== | ====Treating light body rust (from storing panels) prior to epoxy==== | ||
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