steveg
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May 25, 2020 20:34:56 GMT
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I've notice a lot of modern cars don't have the old style spot welded rust traps that older cars have had. Anyone know how the outer and inner arches are joined together ?
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May 25, 2020 20:41:37 GMT
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Probably glue
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steveg
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I did wonder. The edges look to be rolled anyway on the ones I have looked at. I have 2 cars that need fixing and have been considering my options.
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May 27, 2020 20:15:15 GMT
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On modern bodyshells its now pretty standard to bond outer panels rather then weld them - if its something you considering doing yourself you need to read up well on the subject - it not just a matter of purchasing a tube of Tigerseal / bathroom silicone and hoping for the best
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Last Edit: May 27, 2020 20:15:36 GMT by Deleted
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May 27, 2020 21:23:22 GMT
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On modern bodyshells its now pretty standard to bond outer panels rather then weld them - if its something you considering doing yourself you need to read up well on the subject - it not just a matter of purchasing a tube of Tigerseal / bathroom silicone and hoping for the best gripfill*.... but don't listen to me though , i haven't got a clue!! in my bangering days i did once rebuild a rad with gripfill , it had been literally ripped apart .... went on for years afterwards. |
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