Rust hole removal and repair. Repairing a rust hole in your car is something that should be done quickly to prevent it from spreading. You can easily do this at home with some practice and get the results you see in this video. I teach you the basics of what welder you want to use and how to weld so you can get started. I answer questions like, should you butt weld or lap weld floor panels? Rust is common at the wheel wells, quarter panels, rocker panels, and floor boards of cars and in this video I show the proper and most thorough way to remove and repair rust.
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Did you ever do the turbo install? I couldn’t find it.
very nice video!
Hey Chris, why wouldn’t you use a TIG instead of MIG? It seems like MIG is barely small enough to handle that sheet metal. Maybe I’m wrong, I know nothing of welding just an observation. Thank you
I still wait for thay turbo video
5:18 That hole looks like the continent of Africa
that rust hole looks like africa in 5:52
another excellent vid. great stuff as always ☺
This is the second person I've seen on YouTube telling people how to weld but can't even put the wire roll on the right way. The wire feeds off the bottom of the roll so it runs in a straight line, not at a 45 degree angle into the liner.
Did anyone notice that the rust hole looks like africa 😅 weird
your videos are the best
Прошло четыре года. Заплатка осталась в руках, вокруг всё сгнило.
You were actual using a MAG welder.
Chris: This video was awesome. So many more steps than I thoughts but, because of how you explained it, I feel confident I can go at my project and refer back when needed. Thank you so much for making this video!
Those welds look like damned chewing gum you could easily do better get the stitch weld closer together
Awesome video. Thank you!
Um Chris, Nice video, However your MIG wire is loaded wrong!
You're awesome ! Cheers from Quebec !
mate whole this floor is rott to hell .
Thx! My 2000 gmc has rust at the bottom and got cut muliple times by it
I finally have 2 late model vehicles so no rust. I just do the maintenance and replace tail light bulbs. I’m very happy I got rid of my old British cars and my 1998 pickup truck. I’m going to super clean my carpets.
The most important part he left out is how tough finding replacement seals for a Del Sol roof is😂
Rust hole shaped like🇧🇷
@Chrisfix Sitting at 15,111 comments, I'm sure it's been pointed out already. @ 18:57 your wire is feeding from the top of the spool, but should be feeding from the bottom. Your liner is gonna wear out much quicker.
must admit, yt recommendations are getting better and better..
amazing job!
Perfect
What was the gauge of steel that you use for the patch panel?
CHRIS!!!
First of all, love ya man!
Second, are you gonna do any more work on this car? It's a shame you stopped the videos on it:(
Still waiting for the turbo kit😂😂
If you use 5% CO2 then you will get a cooler weld so less likely to blow through.
is it important to use a sheet with valleys? what if you used a flat sheet instead of an identical cut with valleys?
Your spool was in backwards
The rust hole looks like Africa
Amazing
To anyone watching this in 2024, the method he uses in this video is a very crude form of welding, which is okay to use (especially if you are just a beginner in welding). However, the most effective method is to either run a continuous bead between tacks using mig instead of the zap-stop-zap method or using a zap-stop-zap method with tig.
With any process that involves gas, ensure there is a very minimal to no draft to avoid porosity (air bubbles in the weld).
Best place to do it is in the garage with proper ventilation, so open the garage door (at least slightly to rid the argon and co2). He was able to block whatever breeze was blowing through with either his body or the car.
Also welding throws sparks so keep flammables a safe distance away and cover up your skin to avoid a nasty UV burn (basically a gnarly sunburn).
Finally, your welds will probably be terrible when you first start out (especially with welding sheet metal). That is only natural, you’re only terrible at it until you’re not. Keep practicing with scrap metal every chance you get. This skill takes time.
I have about 6 months in a professional setting full time and still have a ways to go to be considered completely proficient in the trade. I can weld thick carbon steel pretty easily, sheet metal is a whole different animal that I haven’t messed around with too much yet.
Great tips!
Very good video! Im just welding mine -94 BMW e36 cabriolet and Im professional welder on tig/mig/mag and stick on black and rustproof metal. Only bad thing is that u have some craters on your weld! Good job, i like that:)
How much that cutter use drill please? Where to find how much
That is not rid of rust still there come back must cut it and put new metal shit
I'd have to disagree with one thing in this video. "I'm by no means a professional bodywork or painter". Looks very professional finish to me and you made it look easy which is the sign of a master of their trade. Thanks Chris.
Nice trick with the thin metal and the larger spaces.
I use a flux welder and had to learn the power settings. I did test burn, and I mean burn on some scrap pieces before trying on the truck.
Not bad for a beginner with schooling from yTube university .
I did the spot welding, amazing how little firms up the metal.
and you are right about the metals burning through. Took me a while to get around that.
Good ideas, I'll take any help I can get, thanks.
"I don't see any rust" while pointing at rust
5:28 the rust hole looks kinda like africa
About to tackle my horribly rusted out xj lol
Trouble is this is not an economical repair cheaper to throw the car away and buy a new one