How To Repair Rust Holes In Sheet Metal

Here s a few tips on repairing rust holes in car body panels.

How to repair rust holes in sheet metal.

After slicing the patches out with a cutoff wheel next came the bending hammer and dolly session until the patches matched the holes and fit snug and flush into the flanged seat. The complexity of welding increases as the thickness of the material decreases. Select a patch matching the type of metal you re repairing. Pull the trigger of the angle grinder and run the spinning 60 grit flapper wheel over the rusted area of the metal.

The welding process actually adds new steel to the thin steel and can result in a repaired spot that is stronger than the original metal. This reduces the amount of heat each area is exposed to. Patching a hole with body filler. Attach a 60 grit flapper wheel to a 4 5 inch angle grinder and put on your safety glasses.

Step 2 grind away any trace of rust primer and paint at least 4 inches back from the edge of the rust hole. The stitch method involves first making a few spot welds to hold the panel in place then adding short 1 inch stitch welds skipping about 4 5 inches then another and so on. In this video im showing you the process i use to do small rust repairs where a complete panel. Protect yourself against the.

I used a piece of pvc pipe a vice mount miniature metal break and body hammer kit test fitting with clamps was up next. Put on goggles gloves and a dust mask for protection. How to fill rust holes in metal method 1 of 3. The most permanent repair to a hole in sheet metal is to weld the hole shut.

Welding creates a lot of heat and the sheet metal will twist and band away from the heat.