rusty doors?
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rusty doors?
trying to decide on getting new doors or patching them? bottoms of the doors are pretty rusted . tops are good just surface. is it a pain to try and cut and fit the patches.... would i be better off to just find new doors? anyone with any experience....
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Never had any experience with new doors but I've seen guys use patch panels and it seems like they end up being Bondo buckets after. I am in the same boat as you and not to sure what way to go?
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I always go looking in the junk yard or online and if the price is too high then I make a plan to fix things. Like the bed in my truck I'm redoing the floor/wheel wells because it's much cheaper than buying and un rusted bed. Just got to deside if the price compared to your time and see what's worth it.
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Starting with rust free doors is easier and quicker but not always available or economical. I've done patch panels with good results. Suggestions for a good result
- get a "how to" book or video
- after you get the damaged skin off, weld repair the bottom of the frame as and if needed
- before welding clean to steel and prime with weld through primer
- flange the repair panel for a strong easy to smooth weld. Butt welding is required only at the edges.
- after welding and grinding, use waterproof filler for the first coat. Metal to Metal or JB weld works well. Then smooth with regular bondo.
- make sure the drain holes are open
- Seam seal carefully
- When all done and painted, saturate the inside bottom of the door with waxy anti-rust until it runs out the drains. I like the Eastwood stuff.
- get a "how to" book or video
- after you get the damaged skin off, weld repair the bottom of the frame as and if needed
- before welding clean to steel and prime with weld through primer
- flange the repair panel for a strong easy to smooth weld. Butt welding is required only at the edges.
- after welding and grinding, use waterproof filler for the first coat. Metal to Metal or JB weld works well. Then smooth with regular bondo.
- make sure the drain holes are open
- Seam seal carefully
- When all done and painted, saturate the inside bottom of the door with waxy anti-rust until it runs out the drains. I like the Eastwood stuff.
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