Fiberglass Sheet Metal Repair

The fiberglass floor is still good after 30 years of family car use rain or shine.

Fiberglass sheet metal repair. Don t have a welder. See reviews photos directions phone numbers and more for the best fiberglass fabricators in akron oh. 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. Scuff the entire area removing any loose or damaged metal down to solid metal.

Typically fiberglass is used for rust repair by replacing the rusted metal and sealing the surface. Fiberglass is a non corrosive material that can be used as reinforcement or as a repair patch on almost all surfaces including metal plastic and wood. The 1962 steel floor was gone before 1970 i was told. This location is minutes from the george washington bridge and can easily serve clients throughout the tri state area.

These air bubbles air bombs reduce strength of repair and can also fail leaving a hole in glass and paint or gelcoat. I then used the templates to trace out the patch panels on some sheet metal. Commercial fiberglass and sheet metal repairs are completed at our collision repair facility in ridgefield park nj. I used a piece of pvc pipe a vice mount miniature metal break and body hammer kit.

Grind the area of the metal that will be getting fiberglass applied to it using an air grinder. Use fiberglass cloth and body filler. Fiberglass rust repairs are easily available at all local auto body supply store. Once the fiberglass is layed up it should immediately be rolled out with a fin or bubble roller to remove any air trapped in between layers or part.

Presents a diy method of lower fender rust hole repair with no welding.