Replace panels before or after dipping?

How much more in time/labour to install full pan vs sections
Labour..

You Canadians spell things funny!

:poke: :rofl:

To answer the question.

This will be the first time I will be tackling anything like this.

I would prefer patches to leave as much OEM integrity in place.

I don't have a frame jig (yes I know I could use jack stands or make a jig)

This is not going to be a 100 point concourse restoration but I want it structurally sound and pretty.

BTW when I say patch I'm talking remove offending metal, put a lip on the patch or body or both and plug weld the patch in place. Then seam seal the area on both sides to make it water tight.

I do not have any welding skills at this point so I'll be learning that and the thought of learning by making 1000 spot welds while trying to keep two pieces of 18 gauge sheetmetal aligned is not in the cards for me.