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| | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 35 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 35 | In working on my cab the solder joint on the cab seam has failed. Partly due to an accident and rust. See the pictures. The was I see it I can blast of the rust and 1. re solder it ( I have never done this) 2. use body filler 3. cut it out and weld in a patch panel. Any suggestions? See the pictures. https://picasaweb.google.com/106094054066011607454/CabSeam# | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 381 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 381 | (1)Melt out all the remaining lead with a plumbers torch. Do not sand or grind the lead because of lung issues.
(2) sand blast the rusty area, then wash with Dupont #3812 enamel reducer.
(3) Fill the area with a fiberglass based body filler. "MarGlass" by Evercoat is one to consider.
(4) Top coat with regular body filler if required.
(5) Prime the area with Dupont Variprime etching primer, then spray with 2K high Build primer or whatever other product you like to use. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 171 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 171 | I don't know, but it seems to me that even though there is some rust, there has not been much metal lost. If so then find someone that can show you-or do it for you- how to re-lead the area.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 35 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 35 | Perfect, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the tip.
Brimmer | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 50 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 50 | I saw Eastwoods has a lead-free solder kit. | | |
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