liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 9/4/18 at 12:07 PM |
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Tintop Bodywork Question
I have an 87 Volvo 240 and I want to remove some of the ugly exterior trim. This would leave approx 40 x 4mm holes in the various body panels. Just
wanted to get your opinions on the best way to achieve this. I have both mig and tig available to weld them up but I'm significantly more
confident with MIG.
Thoughts??
Cheers
Liam Mc
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 9/4/18 at 12:27 PM |
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mig is ideal. I am always filling holes with mine, often where a few seconds before there was what looked like good steel
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nick205
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| posted on 9/4/18 at 01:07 PM |
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If you're more comfortable with MIG then I'd go with MIG.
From experience welding thin sheet (tin top) takes a bit of getting right to avoid blowing holes in it. There are some good videos on YouTube talking
you through the process.
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jelly head
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| posted on 9/4/18 at 05:28 PM |
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If you can get it behind the panel then a dissimilar flat heat sink will help behind the holes.
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nick205
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| posted on 11/4/18 at 07:49 AM |
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Some recommend blowing the weld area with compressed air (if you have it) between each weld to help minimise heat distortion.
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 11/4/18 at 03:08 PM |
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Performing a countersunk lap seam may help reduce blow through...
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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