I have removed the luggage rack from the deck lid, and I need to fill all the holes. I have a small Hobart mig, and on the lowest heat setting, I closed one up and ground it down smooth. However, I am worried about the ones in the middle of the deck lid, I dont want to warp the metal and ruin the lid. Is some type of bondo a better option, or do I need to continue what I am doing? I know this may be stupid, but a couple of the wholes are a 1/2 inch in diameter, that will be a pain to weld up. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

 

Same problem here, sorta. I hate the luggage rack. Instead of going through the trouble of patching and smoothing I'm looking for one that came without the rack. I don't know about bondo, when you close the turnk that air pressure builds up and would probably blow out the bondo after a while. What about a handhelf torch anf some lead? Old school but it would be permanent and I think it would take lett heat to do it?

I was also told to bend the wholes inward a little to allow the lead/bondo/whatever to be able to grab more.

 

Thats interesting, I never thought about the lead. Thanks, I need to do some more thinking about that.

 

Like I said though; best bet would be buying a used lid that never had the rack for $50 or less.

 

There are a couple of Salvages around, and i have thought about that. I will see what I can come up with. Thanks again.

 

I found a fiberglass re-enforced bondo that worked great. It was a pain to sand, but it went on good and sanded smooth. I will post up some pics when I finish the paint. Hopefully by Sunday evening, it will be ready to roll.

 

Sounds good. I'm really looking forward to seeing the pics. Hopefully mine comes out alright.

 

Pics coming tomorrow night. I just put the first coat of clear on this morning, one more wet sand and one more coat of clear, then I will be FINISHED!!!!!!!!!!