Try to weld in or patch over

[ramdough]

I have a 6 spots (3 shown in the picture) that I need to patch.



No one will probably ever see it. Should I try to weld it in (I am not the best at thin metal), or patch over with a small plate and body caulk?

this Is not a show truck.
Thanks!

 

[INFChief]

I have a 6 spots (3 shown in the picture) that I need to patch.

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No one will probably ever see it. Should I try to weld it in (I am not the best at thin metal), or patch over with a small plate and body caulk?

this Is not a show truck.
Thanks!

Tap them flat then tack weld a small piece of filler. That, or simply put a patch over the whole thing - rivet in place.

 

[MarkM]

If possible weld it. If welding is no good then I would go with Gorilla hair filler as it bridges gaps well and resists cracking. Easy fix.

Mark

 

[Karl kostman]

Ramdough if it were mine and because they are pretty ugly looking, looked like bolts that pulled through? I would pound them flat with hammer on both sides and cut steel patches and weld them in place then grind them flat and coat the patches with a light coat of bondo then sand and paint. My feeling is if your going to put the effort into it then do it correctly, only my opinion.

 

[Captaincarrier]

Ramdough if it were mine and because they are pretty ugly looking, looked like bolts that pulled through? I would pound them flat with hammer on both sides and cut steel patches and weld them in place then grind them flat and coat the patches with a light coat of bondo then sand and paint. My feeling is if your going to put the effort into it then do it correctly, only my opinion.

X2

I use clear plastic wrap (from the kitchen drawer) outline the problem area and cut my fill pieces. Tack weld, flair it in, sand it out.