Access Hole Patch Sheet Metal

Leave the repaired area to cool off thoroughly.

Access hole patch sheet metal. Or less holes in steel aluminum fiberglass and plastic body panels while minimizing sanding damage and the amount of required surface preparation. A long bead does two things on thin metal puts a lot of heat into the metal and tends to burn through the metal. I then used the templates to trace out the patch panels on some sheet metal. For thicker sheet metal an old copper penny might be a quick source of material.

3m high strength small hole repair kit with 8 fl. How to fill trim holes with a welder. Drilling a corner hole first provides more freedom to align the sheet metal in preparation for the next hole to be drilled. Continue melting the metal and blending the patch together with the surface of the aluminum until the hole is repaired.

Oz plus primer self adhesive patch putty knife and sanding pad 4 6 out of 5 stars 3 383 12 25 12. Place the patch over the hole holding it with a steel clamp. A filler for the holes is needed i used some soft copper from a pipe hanging fixture hammered flat it was a perfect thickness for this application. Heat the torch and start welding all around the edges.

I used a piece of pvc pipe a vice mount miniature metal break and body hammer kit. In this video im showing you the process i use to do small rust repairs where a complete panel. The eastwood no weld hole repair kit provides a quick weld free solution to plugging 2 inch dia. Here s a few tips on repairing rust holes in car body panels.

The process of welding to fill trim holes is done with stitch welding. Step 2 weld the patch onto the aluminum with a propane torch. 1 16 of over 20 000 results for sheet metal with holes 304 stainless steel perforated sheet perforated metal sheet hole size 0 11inch 11 8inchx11 8inch stagger 0 18inch hole thickness 0 035inch 4 0 out of 5 stars 24. Using lineman s pliers the plug is cut to shape slowly snipping into a circle.

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. Use a drywall knife to cover the patch with spackling compound or lightweight joint compound in a crisscross pattern feathering the edges so it blends with the wall.