Re: patch panels vs fiberglass

[MO <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 I think fiberglass or small amount of bondo just to smooth out a weld
is fine . However, what would you do if you were looking at a nice car
to buy for  say 15-20 grand. and you saw repairs made with bondo and
screen wire?   I would be outta
there!...................................MO

On Dec 13, 11:06 am, "Gary H." <62to65mo...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> It seems that all the car magazine articles I recall reading dismiss using fiberglass for rust repair. I guess they assume people do not apply fiberglass properly? Or they have a metal fetish?  Heh, heh. I suppose they may assume it would be tempting to shortcut and not get rid of all the rust before proceeding when using fiberglass.
>
> And if you don't have access to welding equipment using metal patches is difficult. :)
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
>
>
>
> >  -------Original Message-------
> >  From: Gary Wilson
>
> >  I agree.  Not the best thing to do but it will last a long time if done
> >  right.  If it has rust holes I will cut it out and install new meta it the
> >  hole are not to big.
>
> >  On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 5:48 PM, Ollie   wrote:
>
> >  I know that this will upset some, but for the home body man  there is
> >  nothing wrong with using fiberglass to repair rusted out areas.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

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