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E-Book · Bodywork

Rust Repair & Panel Work

Cut, weld, shape and blend

What you'll be able to do: Cut out rust, weld in a patch and blend the paint.

4.5213 reviews198 pagesIntermediate

Take a rotten arch back to bare metal, fabricate a patch, butt-weld without warping and lay filler thin enough to be honest.

What's inside

  • Assessing structural vs cosmetic rot
  • Cutting and fabricating patch panels
  • Butt welding without warping
  • Filler, primer and block sanding
  • Cavity wax and long-term protection

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