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| − | == Patch panels ==
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| − | ===Acquiring patch panels===
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| − | There are a couple of ways you can acquire a patch panel to weld in.
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| − | #You can buy patch panels. This is not always an option if the vehicle you are working on isn't a popular model.
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| − | #You can fabricate your own patch panel.
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| − | ===Procedure===
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| − | #Make sure the panel/skin is in reasonable shape before you work on it; dents and formal repairs in the good part of the panel will distort the shape when the patch shape is cut out.
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| − | #Give yourself plenty of room with the patch; check if you can get behind the weld area.
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| − | #Cut the patch and then the panel, make sure both edges "match" together
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| − | #Clamp the panels and spot weld the panel in. Don't get it too hot.
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| − | #If possible, use TIG or gas, both produce a "soft" welds; MIG will work.
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| − | #Hammer weld the welds when hot (red). This stretches the weld; remember -- welding steel contracts the weld area.
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| − | #After spot welding, hammer and dolly the area to get it straight. Light off dolly work is best.
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| − | #Continue to weld in 3/4 length steps, don't get the area too HOT!
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| − | #Continue to hammer and dolly.
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| − | #Metal finish the area, use paint or large marker over area, block sand to find high/low spots. Hammer and dolly until there's little left.
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| − | #For best results use a shrinking disk on the imperfections, or use [[bondo]].
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| − | == Bondo ==
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| − | [[Category:Body and exterior]]
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