Welding Rust Holes In Sheet Metal

The kind of plug to use depends on how the thin metal is being used.

Welding rust holes in sheet metal.

My names matt urch and i own and. Perhaps a simple rivet or sheet metal screw can be secured in the hole. By filling in holes you stop rust in its tracks and ensure the metal lasts longer. In this video im showing you the process i use to do small rust repairs where a complete panel.

Here s a quick video on how to plug weld sheet metal using mig without blowing yourself a bigger hole than you started with. October 8 2018 by. When water contacts bare metal rust forms on the surface of the metal. Here s a few tips on repairing rust holes in car body panels.

Could it be used to glue on patch panels. 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. Plug welding holes in sheet metal with magnetic copper backers mike finnegan at hot rod. Https goo gl frdnss thanks to the viewer who requested this episode on welding rusty nasty garbage mat.

Whether you re dealing with a small piece of sheet metal or something valuable like a car you can fix it. If left unchecked rust can eat through the metal resulting in a hole. Mattm rust pin holes can happen on vehicles as new as a few years old in some cases. If the hole needs to contain a liquid a rubber washer can go on the sheet metal screw to render it water tight.

How to repair rust pin holes without welding posted. If you know how to weld take advantage of your tools for a longer lasting repair. I then used the templates to trace out the patch panels on some sheet metal. Holes in thin metal can be filled with plugs.

Body filler is a simple way to repair freshly cleaned holes. Can jb weld be used to fix automotive rust holes. Subscribe for new videos every monday and friday. If you don t have a mig welder i believe it could be a viable op.

You might not have the money to pay an auto body shop to perform the repair or the tools to cut and weld a new patch panel in. A rust hole compromises the structural integrity of the metal.