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Sept 30, 2015 18:57:14 GMT
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Hi all. I bought a honda hrv as I needed a small cheap 4x4. They have a silly plastic sill cover that acts as a trough to collect mud and store it next to the rear sill end . I have managed to cut the sill end out and weld in a new piece with a cheap mig. First bit of welding I have ever done. My problem now is some mud has been collecting on the inner wheel arch and it's rusted away. The outer wheel arch is rock solid. I need to cut back the rust on the inner and an weld in new metal to one side but don't want to reall weld to the arch and burn the paint. Anyone got any magic tricks? Cheers Jed
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Body panel adhesive is reputed to be stronger than weld bead. Worth a try if you want to avoid paint.
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Ahh thanks. Like tiger seal?
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slater
Club Retro Rides Member
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Inner wheel arch welding helpslater
@slater
Club Retro Rides Member 78
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Just don't tell the mot man!
All depends if you want a quick fix or a proper job.
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what size are we talking about , few overgrown pin holes you you clean up nice and cake it in sealer
if you have to weld it all properly then i fear you will need to repaint it
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91 golf g60, 89 golf 16v , 88 polo breadvan
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Iain
Part of things
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I've heard of whole quarters etc being bonded on from factories, so I think if you cut your repair panel, bond it to the outer skin, and weld the rest you can you'd be well away.
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if it was really structural then i would definitly cut it out but its only the last inch of the inner arch over the back wheel. i have cut out the sill end plate and welded one in there as thats structural.
i was thinking of cutting back to good metal and welding a new panel in on the old arch but sticking it where it meets the outer arch on the inside lip of the wheel arch . i want to keep it for 2 years. its just a weekend car for getting to my boat which is moored on teh canal by a muddy farmers field. the only pther alternative would be to weld it to thee outer arch but it looks tricky as you need to be on the inside of the arch looking upwards and the brake drum does not fit the shape of the back of my head ha ha then i would have to dress the arch and paint it.
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If its not structural and not near any structural points or suspension then tiger seal is your friend but be very careful with using it.
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