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How to Properly Repair a Rust Hole in Your Car or Truck - DIY for Beginners

ChrisFix via YouTube

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Learn how to properly repair rust holes in your car or truck with this comprehensive 34-minute DIY tutorial. Discover the essential tools, techniques, and safety precautions for effective rust removal and repair. Explore welding basics, including equipment selection and proper welding methods for floor panels. Follow step-by-step instructions on weatherstripping removal, seam sealer elimination, cutting techniques, surface preparation, and welding practices. Master stitch welding, heat sinking, and hole filling methods. Gain valuable insights on rust prevention and proper painting techniques to ensure a long-lasting repair. Perfect for beginners looking to tackle common rust issues in wheel wells, quarter panels, rocker panels, and floorboards.

Syllabus

Intro
Tools
Remove Weatherstripping
Remove Seam Sealer
First Cut
Surface Prep
Welder Setup
Welding Practice
Welding
Stitch Weld
Stitch Weld Results
Heat Sink
Heat Sink Results
Fill Holes
Paint

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ChrisFix

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