got a sheet of zincalume its .6 and ive used it for bits and bobs but i was wondering if it was any good for patches on a car? not the torry its a bit too thick i think, but im running out of panels for the mazda and the .6 seems to weld ok even onto thicker bits, but is it any good for a long period of time??
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 12:03 PM
got a sheet of zincalume its .6 and ive used it for bits and bobs but i was wondering if it was any good for patches on a car? not the torry its a bit too thick i think, but im running out of panels for the mazda and the .6 seems to weld ok even onto thicker bits, but is it any good for a long period of time??
its a mazda, who gives a f*ck !
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 01:33 PM
Zinc alume is no good.
Zinc seal and zinc anneal are fine.
Cold rolled bright is best.
Zinc seal and zinc anneal are fine.
Cold rolled bright is best.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 03:45 PM
actually i think its gal?? 
but yeah i think ill go find somethin else.
but yeah i think ill go find somethin else.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 03:50 PM
what sort of thickness do i need wot? thinnest? cant see much online under 1.6
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 05:38 PM
what sort of thickness do i need wot? thinnest? cant see much online under 1.6
1mm cold rolled mild steel sheet available from Midalia steel.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 07:42 PM
Theres a couple of steel suppliers at Raymond Terrace on that stretch before the pie shop too.1mm cold rolled is best.
Or you could ask the closest panelbeater nicely for a piece,or ask him where he gets his.
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Or you could ask the closest panelbeater nicely for a piece,or ask him where he gets his.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 07:58 PM
yeah i got a place in cardiff i get my stuff from cheap enough im sure they'll have it.
cheers, im off to get pie
cheers, im off to get pie
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Posted 18 November 2009 - 04:49 PM
Anything smaller than 1mm and its very difficult to weld unless your using a spot welder.
I use 1.6mm
I use 1.6mm
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Posted 19 November 2009 - 05:13 PM
.6 is fine but prob with zincalum is paint wont stick to it properly
go to a sheet metal place and ask for say .9 makes it easier to weld just get mild steel doesnt cost much at all
last place i got it from was a sheet metal company i was told to help myself the bins out there
go to a sheet metal place and ask for say .9 makes it easier to weld just get mild steel doesnt cost much at all
last place i got it from was a sheet metal company i was told to help myself the bins out there
Edited by benno81, 19 November 2009 - 05:14 PM.
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