How Ti Epoxy Sheet Metal Behind Rust Holes

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How ti epoxy sheet metal behind rust holes.

Cover the surrounding metal with masking paper and tape. I then used the templates to trace out the patch panels on some sheet metal. Cut some sheets of masking paper to size with a sharp pair of scissors. When dry overnight you will not believe how strong this repair.

Perhaps a simple rivet or sheet metal screw can be secured in the hole. If the hole needs to contain a liquid a rubber washer can go on the sheet metal screw to render it water tight. Coat the area inside the hole thoroughly with miracle paint to prevent further rusting then make a patch of 3 layers of fiberglass mat soaked in miracle paint and apply it over the rust hole. 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.

You can then trace the hole on to the backer with a marker. Leave the surface rough but clean. Press them flat against the surface of the metal then secure the edges with masking tape. Place the mixed two part epoxy putty on the area of the metal you need to repair and work the epoxy putty onto the surface of the metal by apply pressure on the epoxy putty with your thumbs and fingers.

Preparing the hole use coarse sandpaper to remove paint rust oil and dirt from the surrounding metal in a minimum 1 inch wide border around the hole on both sides of the metal. Leave the rusted area exposed. In an emergency whittle a plug from a scrap of wood or tree branch and tap it into the hole. If you can t see the hole through the backer you can shine a light directly on the back or from behind the hole and it should help you see better for tracing.

Notice the heavy bead 1 4 inch of adhesive along the entire bare metal contact area for positive adhesion and rust protection. Even banging on it will make you think you are banding on sheet metal. I used a piece of pvc pipe a vice mount miniature metal break and body hammer kit.