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Aug 22, 2009 15:00:47 GMT
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looking to buy some steel to patch up my polo
will be mostly non outer panels
what gauge steel would the average sill /floor etc be
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91 golf g60, 89 golf 16v , 88 polo breadvan
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Aug 22, 2009 15:51:48 GMT
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without wanting to sound a bit traveller.. for panels I'd probably go and buy a wing or something from a scrappy.. Aim to approximately match the thickness to the panel you are repairing, or go slightly thicker if you tend to blow through
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Aug 22, 2009 16:24:05 GMT
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It's not traveller! I'd advice you buy a BONNET - Astra mk3's are totally flat. The underside reinforcements are glued in and can be removed by lifting the lip on the edge. I've saved hundreds by using old damaged stuff I had in the garage.  |
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Aug 22, 2009 16:25:50 GMT
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Yep, I only said wing rather than bonnet because it'll fit in the boot  |
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The user formerly known as Thomas
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Aug 22, 2009 16:27:04 GMT
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I usually use 18 gauge (about 1.2mm) for my repairs, particularly on sills and floors, maybe using 20 gauge (1.0) for bodywork as its easier to form curves etc. The stuff you get at most motor factors tends to be 22 gauge (0.8mm), which is a bit thin imho.
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Aug 22, 2009 16:37:25 GMT
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yeah i was thinking 1.2 but werent sure
ive got a old wing i can recylcle for body patches...but floor etc i want to be stront enough
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91 golf g60, 89 golf 16v , 88 polo breadvan
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Aug 23, 2009 13:30:24 GMT
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I use 18 gauge for the underbody/ structural parts and then 20gauge for any lighter parts.
My local motor factor sells both in 4' x 2' sheets at somehwere around £15 each
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