HOW TO REPAIR RUST HOLES IN BODY PANELS, SHEET METAL WELDING

Here's a few tips on repairing rust holes in car body panels.
In this video im showing you the process I use to do small rust repairs where a complete panel is not needed.

My names Matt Urch and I own and run Urchfab welding and fabrication.
I specialise in custom automotive fabrication from building roll cages to complete one off builds.
I built the worlds most unique and oldest drift car known as the drift rod which can be found on my channel.
So if your into grinding, welding, fabricating, drifting, going fast etc, your in the right place!

[FBPrepping]

I used to make a living out of inspecting welds in the oil industry.
This buddy Matt knows what he´s doing.

[scottysutherland]

The amount of knowledge dropped in this video is insane. Thank you for the information. I learned a ton

[JkCanvas]

Matt you have amazing talent and explain in a way that the average person can understand. Thank you

[LondonCarnaval]

This is the best video out there on how to learn to weld. The way you explain the whole process is amazing. Even I as new learner/beginner who is still terrified about welding become more confident and I tried your advice and instructions and I'm amazed at my results. I used 0.6mm wire and 90/10 took it easy and slowly and I'm chuffed with the results. Thank you so so much you are a legend TOP MAN and expert in your field once again thank you very much. 🙏👍👍👏👏👏✌🤟❤❤

[robertzmijan]

Absolutely awesome. Down to earth cool and relaxed, with the right amount of details that do make the difference. Thanks!

[andyb]

Great video. One thing is the cutting out of the panel and the repair piece, I always find the easiest method is to lay the new piece on top and cut through both the new piece and the rusty piece at the same time. That way you've always got a perfect fit with a decent gap around the edge for penetration of the welds 👍🏼

Edit: for anyone wondering how to hold the two pieces together while cutting, I use a couple of strong magnets.

[myuncle]

Brilliant teacher, great tutorial, not every teacher has this gift.

[lenBrill]

I was looking for another box for my 1983 Ford truck. But they're hard to find and never rust-free.
I'm going to buy a mig and do it myself. Your vid motivates me big time.

[topoppjohn]

Man U helped me weld my own stuff had bought car off my dude who had lil bit rust on the back above the right tire wasn’t trying pay to get it done did it my self thank u Man U helped me save money and learn a new trade

[stebenit]

once prepped and painted no one would ever know its been plated, perfect repair..

[Thorsmydog]

You explained it perfectly man a toddler could learn how to do this from watching your video awesome job!

[dancycles]

Wow. I must have watched 20 videos, they made it sound so hard and so daunting... You just made me understand if I go in with some patients and plenty of time, I should conquer it 🤷✌️ cheers brother. Should have my Skoda s100L up n running in no time.

[realblackmilky]

Dude, i've watched so many of these videos from all over youtube, and you are literally the most articulate in defining the process

[SeaTravelr]

I second that comment. I’m a novice welder, but you’re a great teacher, mate.

[JR-qzzt]

Great video. I used to be a painter 20 years ago. I was a combination man for awhile. I have since been an industrial fabricator and now a journeyman millwright. Having said that, great info. I was obviously trained wrong way back when I was younger on panel repair. I was in collision repair work not restoration or custom work so.. it was speed over quality for the most part. That's what burned me out because I prefer to do something right. Wish I had this knowledge back in the early 90's because it was just some of, what sounds simple to me now, had me frustrated to the point of burnt out and I actually had to take a step back and say hmm after watching this video. I've been around "production work" for so long I have forgotten just what the art of patience truly is. Thanks for the reminder. Cheers from America.

[yazzman]

Oh My G! That was the most perfect and relaxed tutorial I have ever watched as I try to fix a tiny rust hole on my daughters Mini Cooper. THANK YOU, I think a small wet towel and compressed air is perfect! 👍👍

[jpscout]

Great video man. Thank you so much. I've been working on a truck resto for a year, running on straigh C02. The first 3 minutes of your video may have saved my project. Thank you for clarifying gas mix. I'm switching to 90/10 today

[markstanek]

Brilliant, step by step, easy to follow clip...thanks so much !
I'm about to start my first rust repairs and this has given me a lot more direction with how I should approach the repair.

[smportis]

I use UrchFabs technique on my restoration of a '76 FJ40. Taking my time on the patch panels. I like using the butt weld clamps when I can get to the back of the panel, and I like to use a copper backer so I can use my 0.035" wire and 75/25 gas. Takes forever but the finished product looks great. It's the journey not the destination. I also really like the 2" Roloc wheels from 3M and an air grinder to grind the weld. Much more control over the big 4" heavy grinder.

[julianlloyd]

Knowledgeable, no faff and a truly excellent learning experience. Thanks so much.