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el__burro
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Posted: 28 Feb 2019 at 17:34 |
Good day,
i have noticed that one side panel is damaged and want to fix it before it gets worse.
What is the best way to repair it?
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el__burro Edited by el__burro - 28 Feb 2019 at 17:41 |
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Dave P.
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I've had to do that too. I straightened the prong out and packed the corner with JB Weld up to the level of the panel edge.That way you don't damage the paint with welding/brazing heat.
By the way,how is the charging situation? |
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el__burro
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Would brazing hold? I have done that to repair tiny holes in a tank in the past. ..about the charging issue... Still not managed to do the tests you suggested (been on holidays).Weather permitting.. next week. el__burro
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ranton_rambler
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Repaired mine with a bit of weld, linished back and blobbed a bit of similar colour paint on. Already scruffy so not too worried about spoiling appearance, but it's underneath so doesn't show much.
Ian
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saultrader
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MIG welding is the best way, one tack will hold it and it's less heat than brazing. Having said that, one of mine fell off two years ago and I haven't got around to welding it yet
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