lets say i got some holes to fill up. i cant get to behind the holes and like weld something to the panel to give the body filler something to hold on to so how would i go about doing this. any tips tricks?
bodywork question
lets say i got some holes to fill up. i cant get to behind the holes and like weld something to the panel to give the body filler something to hold on to so how would i go about doing this. any tips tricks?
I asked a girl if i could buy her a drink, she said I have a boyfriend, so I said, well i have a goldfish, she said what? I replied, oh I'm sorry I thought we were talking about shit that doesnt matter.
How big are the holes? If like screw holes from a dent puller dont worry about them, go right over. If bigger you gotta weld them up.
BMW 750iL
its bigger then a screw. a 10mm bolt fits in there perfect. but dude i cant get to the back to weld anything and i know that cant be the end of the story.
I asked a girl if i could buy her a drink, she said I have a boyfriend, so I said, well i have a goldfish, she said what? I replied, oh I'm sorry I thought we were talking about shit that doesnt matter.
You weld the hole up, from the outside. No need to put anything behind it.
BMW 750iL
ok well i was hoping i wouldnt have to weld. but i guess i do so what would i weld on top cuz i need it to be flush and i dont think i can just weld a piece of metal across the holes and have it not be noticable. any links to instructions would be great. i looked but no luck finding something that explains welding from the front.
I asked a girl if i could buy her a drink, she said I have a boyfriend, so I said, well i have a goldfish, she said what? I replied, oh I'm sorry I thought we were talking about shit that doesnt matter.
It's best to weld it up. Use metal as best you can and then body filler to help make it smooth, not to fill it.
Assume you're shaving molding? Welding is a bad idea if it's a car built in the last 25+ years with thin sheet metal...not saying it can't be done but without keeping the metal at precisely the right temperature its going to be wavy beyond repair.Originally Posted by SammyPain
He has a very good point I didnt even think about. You need to be damn good or you will destroy the panel like he said.
BMW 750iL
Yah, heat will cause the sheet metal to contract at the welds and then you end up with a door that looks like corrugated metal roofing
When he says damn good he's mean practically TÜV certified.
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Last edited by speedminded; 10-30-2008 at 04:34 PM.
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