95maxrider
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My car has some moderate rust on the inner folds/lip on the rear quarter panels, likely due to the fenders being rolled 15 years ago. My very first welding project involved cutting out and replacing the completely rotten metal on both rear fenders. No replacement panels are available in the aftermarket, so I had to find cars in the junkyard with metal that was in good enough shape. Considering my car is 25+ years old and I live in the mid-Atlantic, this was a bit of a challenge. Here's a couple pics of what I've done so far. Please keep in mind that I'm a complete novice with both body work and welding.
Outside
Inside
Helpful advice welcome
So here's what I need to deal with next:
I'm guessing that when the lip was rolled it pulled apart the inner and outer skins, allowing moisture to get in between them.
I recently purchased a big tank for media blasting (link) and an air compressor. I also plan on getting into using Ospho.
Keeping in mind my skill set, availability of replacement metal, and available tools, how should I approach this? Do I cut out the rest of the inner skin, blast it, spray it with SPI epoxy, and weld it back in place?
Outside
Inside
Helpful advice welcome
So here's what I need to deal with next:
I'm guessing that when the lip was rolled it pulled apart the inner and outer skins, allowing moisture to get in between them.
I recently purchased a big tank for media blasting (link) and an air compressor. I also plan on getting into using Ospho.
Keeping in mind my skill set, availability of replacement metal, and available tools, how should I approach this? Do I cut out the rest of the inner skin, blast it, spray it with SPI epoxy, and weld it back in place?