Access Hole Patch Sheet Metal

Most thin sheet metal repairs use 1 8 inch pop rivets.

Access hole patch sheet metal.

To feather the edge increase pressure and angle on the drywall knife as you reach the outer edges of the patch area to minimize or thin the compound on the drywall. Oz plus primer self adhesive patch putty knife and sanding pad 4 6 out of 5 stars 3 383 12 25 12. I then used the templates to trace out the patch panels on some sheet metal. Drilling a corner hole first provides more freedom to align the sheet metal in preparation for the next hole to be drilled.

A long bead does two things on thin metal puts a lot of heat into the metal and tends to burn through the metal. Using lineman s pliers the plug is cut to shape slowly snipping into a circle. Sheet metal repairs should always be made with weld thru coating on the seams before the welds are made. Or less holes in steel aluminum fiberglass and plastic body panels while minimizing sanding damage and the amount of required surface preparation.

3m high strength small hole repair kit with 8 fl. The eastwood no weld hole repair kit provides a quick weld free solution to plugging 2 inch dia. The process of welding to fill trim holes is done with stitch welding. Heat the torch and start welding all around the edges.

For thicker sheet metal an old copper penny might be a quick source of material. Step 2 weld the patch onto the aluminum with a propane torch. I used a piece of pvc pipe a vice mount miniature metal break and body hammer kit. Continue melting the metal and blending the patch together with the surface of the aluminum until the hole is repaired.

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. 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. Leave the repaired area to cool off thoroughly. In this video im showing you the process i use to do small rust repairs where a complete panel.

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. Here s a few tips on repairing rust holes in car body panels.