Iltis rear quarter panel restoration question

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Stuart Fedak

Alex,
Thanks for the information on aluminium welding. That is on my to-do-list. I do have a Millermatic welder that can be set up for aluminium, but I just have not had the time to do that. I did two evenings of aluminium welding as part of my 10 week MIG welding course at Algonquin College. All I know is you really need to clean the aluminium well, and use lots of wire.....

The Bombardier Iltis is all mild steel. I have been able to do butt welding with the mild steel, now I just want to protect the back surface, and to cover the overlaping joint areas that are spot welded. I was thinking of using that black automotive adhesive that they use for sealing up in trunks and other body parts. It seems to remain somewhat flexible and can be painted over.

Any other thoughts of suitable materials?

Stu,,..
TIG welding is not MIG welding..and is used for Aluminum..stainless steel ..mild steel..and even titanium..

I'll start again..

*snip*

Please re read what I have posted ..you can weld mild steel and make it as clean a joint as a licked lip..
Good luck.
Go to a good machine shop and ask to see some one TIG welding..you will be impressed


WE used to play around welding mild steel shim stock..butt welds..takes some practice but really nice when you get on it.
Good luck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TIQY...feature=fvwrel