6 replies to this topic

[Sammy D]

Uh-oh, and it's getting worse.

How can I fix it? Lots of gule?

I'm thinking maybe some good ald chemical metal, but i'd have to scrape away all that filler and paint that was put there by the previous owner.

Hmmmmmn.

[Bounce]

Clean it up and get it welded. Or buy a new door

[dizzle]

lo

strip it back, then weld and grind it...

diz



get one of them wire brush things that go on a drill, that will get all the paint and filler off it

Edited by dizzle, 19 December 2006 - 02:12 PM.

[Sammy D]

Is it supposed to be welded there then?

I can weld no probs, might have to do it soon what with the winter!

[Bounce]

well no, but itll fill the hole better than filler with regards to strength and longevity (never thought id be able use that word here!)

[dizzle]

it has a little blob at the top i think but neaten it up with a grinder after

[dklawson]

I'm only familiar with sliding window doors but the skins should attach the same. Those skins are/were brazed or welded at the top where they meet the door frame (bottom of the window channel). Scrape off the paint, if you find only steel there, re-welded it and grind it down as suggested. If you find brass, have it re-brazed. Don't try to clean off the brass and weld over the joint as it will only end in a mess.