Thread: filling in holes

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ive got some holes on my deck lid and rear fenders on my camaro (where the spoiler was) whats the best way to cover these holes before i paint my car

Weld them shot, use a piece of brass for a backer.......

thank you sir!

By using a piece of brass tubing you can also make an incorrectly sized large hole smaller. Just put the correct size tubing in the hole and weld to it. That's also a useful trick for welding ends back on to broken pins (digger buckets and the like,) where you need a hole for a retaining bolt.

johnboy

thanks alot man thats some really good advice

thanks alot man thats some really good advice

we used to buff or sand a bolt the same size to remove all the rust, don't use a plated bolt , cut off a piece to make a slug , back up the hole with a piece of copper position the slug in the hole then weld it with as little heat as possible to minimize warping if possible grind both the front and back then you can dolly it flat or shrink it if neededf

thanks guys!