How to fix these holes?

agw_01 · 3 May 2006 at 21:52

Do you think a properly prep'd base, using supporting mesh would hold body filler (Isopon actually) securely, or would I need panels welding into place?

I was able to put a screwdriver through the first layer of metal, but the actual structural panel behind it is intact and very strong.

How much would you expect to pay to get this welded?

Thanks

Oh btw, the white stuff is Waxoyl

agw_01 · 3 May 2006 at 21:54

Kroegen said:
Id pay about £80 tops for that.

Is that for the car or the welding? lol

Kamerad,

agw_01 · 3 May 2006 at 21:59

SgtTupac, that's only one side

The others are all pretty healthy.

I'll ring round a few places tomorrow and see what they suggest.

TinkerBell, did you copy my post :eek:

lol, thanks for the input. There are a few other parts of the car that could do with filling/smoothing, so I'll just see what happens when I ring up tomorrow. Thanks

agw_01 · 4 May 2006 at 09:34

TinkerBell said:
Liking the added comment to sig Tom

added to mine, just for extra effect

Sad

rG-tom said:
to save me effort, i've added a line to my sig

Sadder

Cheers for the reply Andy. I'm going to try and get hold of a sander or angle grinder this week... see if I can't grind off some more of the metal... don't want the rust spreading.

The car is looking like a right shed at the moment. Front wing covered in brown rust paint (but the rust is gone, wooo), rear sill is full of holes and interesting 'white stuff' and all the bump strips removed for painting.

Anyone know any good tips for preparing bodywork for welding/treating?

Cheers.

agw_01 · 4 May 2006 at 14:08

Thanks for the reply SKILL.

How do you mean though... will it start rusting again or will the filler eventually crack and fall out?

agw_01 said:
Anyone know any good tips for preparing bodywork for welding/treating?

Could anyone shed some light on this? How far inside the sill should I treat with Waxoyl/Hammerite? Any how much of the surrounding metal should I cut away, if any at all?

Cheers

agw_01 · 4 May 2006 at 15:43

Ok, cheers guys

Any hints on how to keep the metal protected before it goes in for welding?

agw_01 · 4 May 2006 at 18:18

Cool, cheers guys

Car is going in as soon as I get paid.

On another note.. got my tub of copper grease today. Hopefully get the 'zorst on over the weekend

agw_01 · 4 May 2006 at 18:22

cymatty said:
You mean Sunday.

No

Yes

agw_01 · 4 May 2006 at 18:25

Oi, stop spamming my thread. I have a phone for spam.

P.S. Your sig makes me cry

agw_01 · 4 May 2006 at 20:27

Well, looks like welding is a definite.

Drilled out the screws holding the side spats on, as I wanted to make sure it was all clean underneath, and what do I find...

Nothing.

Nothing as in, no metal! Just nice big gaping rusty holes