Filling holes where emblem were
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How do you suggest repairing holes in a panel such as where an emblem was removed but is not being replaced or where an antennae came thru a panel? I have always tapped around the edges and filled with cloth and fiberglass. Does anyone have any other suggestions or techniques?
Weld em shut if its metal 😉
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Yup, if it’s metal Weld it, If it’s fiberglass it Glass it, if it’s Plastic Weld or Glue it.I concur that welding is the way to go, but I have had really good luck [i]without[/i] welding.
First, I chamfer the top of the hole(s) back to bare metal with an angle grinder (just to make them a little low, and I’ll feather out the surrounding area). I take an old drum of reducer, and cut the bottom out with tin snips, which I’ll then cut into appropriate sized strips to cover the hole with about 0.75″ overlap over the hole. I rough it with 80grit, and rough the backside of the panel too. I then use Lord Fusor 108B metal bondline adhesive which glues the two pieces together at weld strength. Let it cure, follow up with Kitten Hair filler, sand back, then finish with either U-Pol Fantastic, or Dolphin finish filler. Highfill and your done……ready for top coat.
No sink back, bullseyes etc.
[quote=”Paintwerks” post=19877]I concur that welding is the way to go, but I have had really good luck [i]without[/i] welding.
First, I chamfer the top of the hole(s) back to bare metal with an angle grinder (just to make them a little low, and I’ll feather out the surrounding area). I take an old drum of reducer, and cut the bottom out with tin snips, which I’ll then cut into appropriate sized strips to cover the hole with about 0.75″ overlap over the hole. I rough it with 80grit, and rough the backside of the panel too. I then use Lord Fusor 108B metal bondline adhesive which glues the two pieces together at weld strength. Let it cure, follow up with Kitten Hair filler, sand back, then finish with either U-Pol Fantastic, or Dolphin finish filler. Highfill and your done……ready for top coat.
No sink back, bullseyes etc.[/quote]
I have tried this method a few times, less the kitty hair
And have never been that impressed with the longevity of the repaired area usually sinks over time to reveal small sink mark round the original hole
Maybe kitty hair is the answer 😉
I usually always weld up the holes
[quote=”ding” post=19854]Weld em shut if its metal ;)[/quote]
Yep, I’d weld them up too.
It can be just as quick as as any other method, and you know for sure it isn’t going to sink 😉
cut a piece of metal than panel bond it, works for me.
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