How To Repair Holes In Sheet Metal

Place the repair sheet metal over the damaged area.

How to repair holes in sheet metal.

Just a couple quick notes on soldering. Pin the fabric strip in place over the web. Hold firmly in place and drill the appropriate size hole through both layers of metal using a drill fitted with the required size drill bit for. I did this on the right side of the sheet.

Patching a hole with body filler. Select a patch matching the type of metal you re repairing. The most permanent repair to a hole in sheet metal is to weld the hole shut. Do all metal hammering and straightening first.

Obtain some roofing mesh and cut out 2 identical square patches. When duct tape was. Heat the sheet steel not the solder. Urethane roof cement is an excellent product that can help you patch holes on corrugated metal roofing.

Repair invisible both sides. Take your time cutting the plug to fit solder doesn t like to fill gaps too well. I used a piece of pvc pipe a vice mount miniature metal break and body hammer kit test fitting with clamps was up next. Heating time will vary quite a bit depending on material thickness.

Starting on the top right corner stitch along the edge to secure the folded edge removing the pins as you go. Continue sewing all the way around stopping and pivoting at each corner. How to fill rust holes in metal method 1 of 3. Protect yourself against the.

Mix epoxy according to the instructions on the package. Press one patch over the roofing cement. Several brands of epoxy glue or putty are available specifically made to use on steel or other metal. Put on goggles gloves and a dust mask for protection.

Stir the mixture with a putty knife. The welding process actually adds new. Rinse thoroughly with water. Apply the cement carefully with a putty knife until you ve sealed the hole completely.

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. Apply the epoxy.