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Old 10-14-10 | 06:15 PM
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please please remember to pull the carpet back or OUT if you're going to weld that back...the last thing you need is a fire.
already got the front seat/carpet removed
Old 10-14-10 | 06:29 PM
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buddy with the welder fell through, you guys think JB Weld will do the job? The two holes are about the size of a dime. I already bought some high end dynamat and will buy some roofing spray for underneath. Or should I wait to get it stitch welded?
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i say hammer it back down as good as possible and dont make a mess with the welder...good thinking with the dynamat and some roofing spray will be ok but i think they make some automotive stuff for that .....whatever repairs u make under there make sure its sealed right or it will rust.

here u will find some underbody coating stuff...just one brand ...do some more research ...iam sure u will find something local

http://www.auson.se/content/blogcategory/11/21/lang,en/

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Old 10-15-10 | 08:42 AM
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I agree. Welding is a little overkill. You can get undercoating at most auto part stores.
Old 10-15-10 | 09:26 AM
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Even though I can see the floor through my floor lol?
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the proper way is to weld it...that's the only way I would deal with it. Take it by a muffler shop, they can do it in 2 minutes.
Old 10-15-10 | 12:53 PM
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Even though I can see the floor through my floor lol?
It cut all the way through your carpet?

And yes I (me) would not spend the time/money super reinforcing a non crucial piece of sheet metal that is not visible. My car is a car, a daily driver. I don't think the street will tell anyone if I plugged it.

If you do want to do it the proper way you will need to cut out the damaged area and weld in a replacement panel.

It all comes down to personal preference as its not a safety issue.
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no not even close, carpet and underlay is intact. All I am worried about is rust over time...

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It cut all the way through your carpet?

And yes I (me) would not spend the time/money super reinforcing a non crucial piece of sheet metal that is not visible. My car is a car, a daily driver. I don't think the street will tell anyone if I plugged it.

If you do want to do it the proper way you will need to cut out the damaged area and weld in a replacement panel.

It all comes down to personal preference as its not a safety issue.
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Originally Posted by Debonair


I agree. Welding is a little overkill. You can get undercoating at most auto part stores.
LOL no comment ....just funny and expected
Old 10-17-10 | 08:31 PM
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Alright, got it stitch welded, sprayed it with asphalt undercoating, and dynamatted it. F*ker is better than new.
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wanna see pics....good job
Old 10-18-10 | 12:21 PM
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BEFORE:


after:





FINISHED JOB:
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