hi
wanting to do some work on the mini k..
has a spot of rust..
could fibreglass it
or weld in a spot of metal
which would b best?
if metal, what sort?
zincalum?
how big? 1mm?
would like to kno...
(and any tips)
cheers
Kaz
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| Author: | kazzzy69 [ Wed Apr 27, 2005 10:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | FIX MINI RUST?? weld metal in or fibreglass it? |
hi wanting to do some work on the mini k.. has a spot of rust.. could fibreglass it or weld in a spot of metal which would b best? if metal, what sort? zincalum? how big? 1mm? would like to kno... (and any tips) cheers Kaz
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| Author: | Flashback [ Thu Apr 28, 2005 8:24 am ] |
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My preference would be to weld, Can depend on where the repair is required though. I've used 1- 1.5mm steel sheet from my local metal supplier and got on ok. Your next question is whether to Mig or Oxy weld, again location of area requiring attention can dictate this and also availability of equipment. Hope this helps |
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| Author: | kazzzy69 [ Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:50 am ] |
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thanks for reply the bit requiring weld is the under the front windscreen - where the windscreen rubbers join. ther are other bits but they mite just require a bit of bog. and i was thinkin bout mig weldin, coz i think my uncle has a mig welder, that i could boro. cheers KAZ 
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| Author: | Bromley [ Thu Apr 28, 2005 5:40 pm ] |
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Kazzy, I have asked a few panelbeaters and welders about this. Some are telling me that moisture can get underneath of fiberglass and continue it's nasty work. This is not a problem if you prep the area well and use heaps of resin (panelbeater mate 2005) Check out JAMS website for info on fiberglassing window edges. My personal pref is welding, although you need the gear or money to pay. |
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| Author: | MiniK [ Thu Apr 28, 2005 6:21 pm ] |
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Bromley wrote: Kazzy,
I have asked a few panelbeaters and welders about this. Some are telling me that moisture can get underneath of fiberglass and continue it's nasty work. This is not a problem if you prep the area well and use heaps of resin (panelbeater mate 2005) Check out JAMS website for info on fiberglassing window edges. My personal pref is welding, although you need the gear or money to pay. If you overlap weld the mositure will more than likely get caught under there if not done properly aswell.... Personally, im thinking I will do both, although I do ahve a general preference for welding in metal in some areas. I was thinking of creating a fibreglass tire well though as the rest of mine has to come out. Still deciding on that one though |
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