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How to Patch Rusty Automotive Floors

Prolonged exposure to the elements of snow, rain, sleet, mud or any combination thereof can wreak havoc on the undercarriage of your vehicle. Over time, the metal can start to corrode allowing rust to set in and eat away at the metal base beneath your feet. Rust spots can start out very small but quickly grow, becoming a problem in need of attention. Fortunately, rust spots on your cars flooring can be fixed with a little patchwork.

Instructions

1

Remove the seat where the hole is located. If the bolts are locked down too tightly, remove the surrounding carpet.

2

Using your tin snips, cut away the rust from the hole. For precaution when welding the new metal, cut away an additional 1 1/2 inch to 2 inches of good metal. Pull away excess metal shards and pieces with vise grips.

3

Cut your sheet metal to cover the hole with a 1/2 inch to 1 inch overlap.

4

Using your 110 volt welder, weld the sheet metal to your metal flooring.

5

Weld in spots rotating around the covered hole to prevent warping the metal.

6

Spray one coat of rust inhibitor to the surface of the welded metal to prevent future rusting.

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