How To Repair Holes In Sheet Metal

How to repair holes in aluminum.

How to repair holes in sheet metal.

Clean the area around the hole in the aluminum with a sponge soaked in warm water mixed with liquid detergent. Obtain some roofing mesh and cut out 2 identical square patches. The welding process actually adds new. Continue sewing all the way around stopping and pivoting at each corner.

Easy ways to plug holes in thin steel weld. Mix epoxy according to the instructions on the package. I used a piece of pvc pipe a vice mount miniature metal break and body hammer kit test fitting with clamps was up next. Rinse thoroughly with water.

Urethane roof cement is an excellent product that can help you patch holes on corrugated metal roofing. Stir the mixture with a putty knife. Select a patch matching the type of metal you re repairing. Heat the sheet steel not the solder.

Do all metal hammering and straightening first. Just a couple quick notes on soldering. Several brands of epoxy glue or putty are available specifically made to use on steel or other metal. Heating time will vary quite a bit depending on material thickness.

Pin the fabric strip in place over the web. Press one patch over the roofing cement. The most permanent repair to a hole in sheet metal is to weld the hole shut. Put on goggles gloves and a dust mask for protection.

Apply the cement carefully with a putty knife until you ve sealed the hole completely. Hold firmly in place and drill the appropriate size hole through both layers of metal using a drill fitted with the required size drill bit for. Starting on the top right corner stitch along the edge to secure the folded edge removing the pins as you go. Place the repair sheet metal over the damaged area.

I did this on the right side of the sheet. After slicing the patches out with a cutoff wheel next came the bending hammer and dolly session until the patches matched the holes and fit snug and flush into the flanged seat. Take your time cutting the plug to fit solder doesn t like to fill gaps too well. Repair invisible both sides.

How to fill rust holes in metal method 1 of 3. Patching a hole with body filler.