Lower Rear Quarter Patch Repair

GeorgeH said
I know your not done with your prep so just throwing this out there, You should be using something in between those patches to afford some type of corrosion protection. Whether it be epoxy prime and just clean up enough to weld and some weld-prime etc inside and out of each layer. I like vice grips or sheet metal screws over the spring clamps. Tighter fit up easier to weld and less chance of bumping something out of place when you can't see through a helmet.

Just in general, if your repairing or making patches you want to use the same gauge material as you are replacing. You do not want to use pieces of an 18-20g aftermarket qtr. patch panel to repair a 14-16g. structural inner rocker as was suggested.

Thank you! That's very reassuring as I'm figuring this out on the go (of course with research). I used some 11g flat stock for the inner rocker patch as I couldn't find any 14/16; you think that's ok?

Good point on the spring clamps, and I will use butt weld clamps once it's roughed in better. The spring clamps are nice for quick use.

I'll be sure to protect all the pieces with primer and paint once ready; I don't want to ever have to work on these areas again!

Redid the drivers side rocker patch this weekend.