JB Weld and equivilents

[Brown_Muscle]

I have a question on a product know and J-B Weld, and other similar products such as a liquid metal- i don't know the exact name i have it at home.

I was wondering if anyone has attempted to do any body work with it, instead of welding a new quarter panel on for instance, using this. It sounds promising but is it a good idea??

[CheeseSteakJim]

I wouldn't do it. They make panel adhesive designed specifically for that application. I would be wary of JB Weld's adhesive properties.


Also if this is on a unibody car that quarter needs to be welded. Never use panel adhesive on a structural panel alone.

[Brown_Muscle]

ahh yeah it is on a unibody, i just dont have access to a welder haha...

Are there any other solutions besides welding that can be bought?? I saw something about a rivet system used?

[CheeseSteakJim]

Hm, I don't know much about a riveting system that would be structurally sound. I'm sure some (shady) shops probably glue the entire quarter on regardless but you're supposed to at least weld the main structural points, i.e. the c-pillar, the dog leg, areas around the tail light, etc.

To be honest Phil, if you don't have access to a welder and expect to replace a unibody quarter then you should probably employ the help of someone who does. I wouldn't fuck around with something like that, especially if it's someone you care about.

[Brown_Muscle]

ok, thanks Nick, it is someone i care about, me. haha. Right now the metal basically does not exist... i ground the bad rust down and covered it in rust converter, primer, and paint to prevent more rust...however the appearence is not the best.

I can get a 115V 25-100 amp welder for free...however it draws 26.6 amps....and our old house is not equipped for that... maybe i can get the welder and find a friend who is

[91grandmarquis]

You can rivet some non structural parts on if you know what your doing and are good with filler, sometimes it ends up looking like a caked up mess though.

[gadget73]

rivets would create a lot of stress points if its structural. I'd expect the panel to stretch around the rivets and eventually start ripping metal. Welding is the way to go for that.

I have a 60 amp service in my shed, and I can install a branch circuit that will do 30 amps if you buy me the proper outlet. I think I have some 10 ga wire here. Probably would need a breaker too. I think all the ones I have on hand are 20 amp.

[Brown_Muscle]

rivets would create a lot of stress points if its structural. I'd expect the panel to stretch around the rivets and eventually start ripping metal. Welding is the way to go for that.

I have a 60 amp service in my shed, and I can install a branch circuit that will do 30 amps if you buy me the proper outlet. I think I have some 10 ga wire here. Probably would need a breaker too. I think all the ones I have on hand are 20 amp.

I'm afraid i am not well versed in home electrical work Thain... what do you mean by 60 amp service?

I would very much like to be able to use the welder, it has a special plug end, its three pronged, one is vertical, like most plugs, and the other is horizontal, with an additional round ground prong.

How much would you charge to do this if i bought all the materials??

[91grandmarquis]

Yeah welding is the way to go if its structural, My rear quarters are riveted on though and no problems yet, of course most of the old quarter was there but with holes in the middle.

[Brown_Muscle]

i just realized i put this in the wrong section...feel free to move it to bodywork haha...

[Lincolnmania]

where is the rust? can you take pics?

[Brown_Muscle]

yes i have pix on my other computer... i need to get a new charger for it though.. and its more around the front of the rear passengers wheel well...below/behind the door. i will try to post pix as soon as possible

[Brown_Muscle]

PIX! I know its a crap job but it was the best i wanted to do without welding XD, now i want a better fix

[87gtVIC]

Moved to bodywork and paint.

[gadget73]

I'm afraid i am not well versed in home electrical work Thain... what do you mean by 60 amp service?

I would very much like to be able to use the welder, it has a special plug end, its three pronged, one is vertical, like most plugs, and the other is horizontal, with an additional round ground prong.

How much would you charge to do this if i bought all the materials??

means I can run up to 60 amps in the shed. No charge for the stuff, just you'd need to bring me the socket that welder needs. I can wire it, most likely with materials on hand. Mind you I can't weld for crap, so you're on your own there. If you can get me pics of the plug, its possible I have the proper outlet installed already. What you describe sounds like a 20 amp plug, and I have one of those right under the box.