How to build a patch that will last :) Options

[speedfeen]

In this case the hole is in the floor 3 layers deep, including a re-inforcement piece for the rocker!


Alright before you start cutting out and getting ready for a patch you have to make sure you have the right tools for job as well as equipment!

A welder , welding gloves, shield/blanket & helmet, fire extinguisher (in case you light something on fire ), safety glasses, clamps, pencil & paper to write down your measurements(or in my case paper towel), sheet metal (20 & 16 gauge), side cutters, grinder, non-latex gloves, pick hammer, light (if needed), tin snips, epoxy primer, sealer, die grinder, measuring tape, tape, dolly or anvil, and whatever else you may think you'll need.











This post has been edited by speedfeen: Mar 18, 2008 - 1:15 PM

[speedfeen]

how about a right up on shaving emblem holes or repairing small door-ding sized dents. I'm going to be doing that to my car soon but I've never done it before so I'm looking for all the help I can get.

Shave the symbol holes and trunk lock and/or antennae...

Remove the antennae and the lock cylinder and the badges.

Make a patch for the antennae and lock hole.

Weld in the badge holes since they are so small...

you need to grind all the paint off then weld...then grind your welds smooth then use fill. Sand your fill flush to the panel and then use putty for any minor defects. After that...you prep and paint. And voila its done...example...



not a celica but it shows my work and whats quoted above....







This post has been edited by speedfeen: Mar 20, 2008 - 12:38 PM