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« on: November 12, 2024, 11:42:14 PM »
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Hello brains trust.
Needing to source some sheet metal to do rust repairs.
Not sure type and gauge that I would need.
I would appreciate any advice, best place in Sydney to source what I need would also help.
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« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2024, 12:10:42 AM »
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Quote from: customFC on November 12, 2024, 11:42:14 PM
Hello brains trust.
Needing to source some sheet metal to do rust repairs.
Not sure type and gauge that I would need.
I would appreciate any advice, best place in Sydney to source what I need would also help.
Regards
Alex

Hi Alex,

It depends on what you are trying to repair. For panels I tend to use what I can get for free from cars being scrapped. Roofs are a good get as they have a large surface area and complex curves so you can sometimes cut a section to fit with minimal work.

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« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2024, 02:05:51 AM »
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1.00mm cold rolled mild steel. Rather than buy a whole sheet try a sheet metal shop, for some offcuts.
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« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2024, 07:52:07 AM »
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I bought full sheets of 0.9mm and 1.2mm zinc-anneal.


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« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2024, 08:02:02 AM »
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yes 1.00mm cold rolled from Buttsworths in Windsor ..my panel man was very happy with it ...
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« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2024, 10:54:14 PM »
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Thanks for the info and suggestions.
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