Making Sheet Metal Patch Panels

Start larger than you need then trim gradually until a perfect fit is achieved.

Making sheet metal patch panels.

To make a template simply apply some masking tape over the area you wish to replace and draw lines across each. Using two separate pieces and welding together will make the piece stronger and also make it easier to shape the metal than making the piece out of one piece of metal. Take measurements and transfer them to a piece of cardboard the kind you can cut with a scissor. Please checkout my amazon list store to find all the tools and parts i use in.

How i make patterns and patch panels. When there is only a small area of damage like this it will save a lot of time and preserve more of the originality. After carefully cutting out the rusted metal from the panel the next step is to make a patch template. We really hope this video is helpful to anyone out there who is struggling to cover up a.

Peel the tape off the car and apply it to a piece of. For this task schrock cut two separate panels one for the inner fender lip and another for the outer quarter panel from sheet metal stock and welded them together.