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| Author: | TimB [ Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fixing rust holes? |
There are a couple of rust spots in the top front corner of my front guard. They are only small but they go right through. Is there a good alternative to welding them up as I only have an Arc welder and I'm presuming you need a mig? Fortunately this is the only rust in the car I think the front may have had a minor altercation at some stage. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:39 pm ] |
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Unless you cut it out and weld it I guarantee it will be back, eventually. Ask around on here, some Mini nut near you will have a MIG... 
Edit.. if you do decide to fibreglass it, cut ALL the rust away until you get back to clean metal. But this is really no substitute for welding a patch in. |
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| Author: | TimB [ Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:36 pm ] |
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Ok, welding it is. Thanks again Doc |
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| Author: | Angusdog [ Tue Feb 07, 2006 6:14 am ] |
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What about those newer 'as good as steel' fillers? You probably wouldn't do it for a concours restoration, but for a small, non-structural hole, I think it's ideal. And the price is right. As above, clearing out all the rust is the key. |
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