What's the best thing to use

Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:57 pm

Hello folks I'm contemplating cutting the rusty arches out on the moredoor tomorow and was wondering what is the best tools to use?? Any opinions ????

Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:48 pm

i used a multi tool on high rpm. got a lovely accurate line ;)

Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:21 pm

a normal grinder,i cant see a dremel being up to the job.

Mon Jan 03, 2011 3:09 pm

I think grinder be to severe I want a nice clean cut to make welding easier

Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:16 pm

then you need a compressor and a nibbler .

Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:19 pm

Or a plasma cutter hired for the day.

Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:23 pm

cecotto479 wrote:Or a plasma cutter hired for the day.

don't give Gary fire Boyd

Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:30 pm

twist316 wrote:i used a multi tool on high rpm. got a lovely accurate line ;)

I would have thought that would struggle!?

You must have a good one.

Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:35 pm

A grinder with a cutting disk mate... It's ver thin and makes perfect cuts.

When you cut it out you then offer the new metal. up to it and trim to suit.

Step one.
mark out how much metal to remove.

Step two.
Trim replacement panel close to correct size.

Step three.
Offer up replacement panel and mark wher it sits on car.

This is the only way to do it and the way we pros do it...

Mike

Step four.
Cut out rusty part on car but be sure to leave enough material to weld the new panel on.

Step five.
Clamp new metal to car using clamps or self tapers.

Step six.
Cut through the new panel and old panel close the edge of the new panel and remove the trimmed metal.

Now you will have a perfect 1mm line to fill with the welder

Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:05 pm

Thats great help thanks

Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:11 pm

Grinder without a doubt.

Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:13 pm

i use an air hacksaw for most of my cutting and it does a nice accurate job

Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:17 pm

Air hacksaw is real good to. Problem is not everyone has one

Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:18 pm

No roblems,

Remember to drill out the spot welds and take your time withe the welding, very small stitches in different parts no more the 5pm long and let it cool right down before progressin. DO NOT USE WATER TO COOL IT. you will shrink it and distort the metal..

It's hard but be patient the job will be alot better.

Same goes for grinding, don't let it get to hot.

Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:33 pm

a resip saw

grinder and cutting disc is all you need m8.

Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:35 pm

Right well that's my next job to do after I get the touring mot'd