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Expert: William Forster - 12/31/2006


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My wife and I are restoring a 1970 cutlass rallye 350. There are several areas around the rear windshield that have rusted through and some around the front. What is the best way to fill these areas and can it be done without welding?

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I would sandblast the pencil sized area, and slightly recess the area with a ball peen hammer. Use the structural adhesive as a filler, then skim coat with icing. lead would do a wonderful repair here, also. I had the same problems with the roof on my 66 gto. It had a vinyl top, and it really made a rusty mess everywhere. The important thing is to get some parafin based undercoat sprayed on the back side of the repaired areas. Bill  

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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