[FC] Use of Galavanized Steel for Body Repairs

[Ruth Dorogi]

If you plan on trying to weld the galvanized steel, please be aware of
toxic gases that are released during the heating process.  I believe it is
refered to as "metal fume fevor"  and it is not pleasant.  I found this out
many years ago - the hard way, naturally.  Buy your sheetmetal or use pieces
from another vehicle.   Good luck.  Dennis Dorogi
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "robert wilson" <scwilson8126 at wowway.com>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2005 9:54 PM
Subject: [FC] Use of Galavanized Steel for Body Repairs


Has anybody out there used galvanized steel in making body repairs?

I seem to remember reading somewhere that you could use it if you treated it
with metal prep or some other etching treatment before primering.

I was thinking of using galvanized sheet metal to repair the rust on the
bottom of my rampside ramp.

Thanks,

Scott Wilson
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