Patching A Sheet Metal Hole

Cover the surrounding metal with masking paper and tape.

Patching a sheet metal hole. Using lineman s pliers the plug is cut to shape slowly snipping into a circle. Press them flat against the surface of the metal then secure the edges with masking tape. I then used the templates to trace out the patch panels on some sheet metal. Patching a hole preparing the hole.

A filler for the holes is needed i used some soft copper from a pipe hanging fixture hammered flat it was a perfect thickness for this application. Place the repair sheet metal. Cut the sheet metal along the scribed lines using metal shears or a handheld rotary cutting tool equipped with a. Measure a piece of sheet metal for the repair with a measuring tape.

Working from the front side and using the kit applicator a putty knife or even a stiff piece of. Cut the chosen sheet metal to a size that matches the area to be patched. I used a piece of pvc pipe a vice mount miniature metal break and body hammer kit. Use rough about 40 grit.

For thicker sheet metal an old copper penny might be a quick source of material. Mark the dimensions and shape using a metal. The welding process actually adds new steel to the thin steel and can result in a repaired spot that is stronger than the original metal. Leave the rusted area exposed.

The complexity of welding increases as the thickness of the material decreases. Measure the repair area and cut a patch. How to repair sheet metal 1. The most permanent repair to a hole in sheet metal is to weld the hole shut.

Cut some sheets of masking paper to size with a sharp pair of scissors. Use coarse sandpaper to remove paint rust oil and dirt from the surrounding metal in a minimum. The sheet metal patch should overlap onto the metal panel at least 2 inches past the edges of the damaged area.