The instructor has a day job in a pretty large shop and has done a lot
dealer work and custom work. According to him the epoxies have been
tested to last 12 years, so far. I have seen one repair, in New Jersey,
that is 4 years old with no problems yet. This guy is in the business
and does not seem to be the type to take the easy or cheap way out, in
fact he streeses doing it right over everything else.
It sounds like a good option to consider for those who don't have
welding equipment or experience.
If anyone has experience with this let me know.
Thanks,
Scott
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>That's great that you have an opportunity to take classes like these.
I
>hope the teacher and the shop have up-to-date technology. When I was
first
>learning to weld (1991), I took a class in auto body repair.
Unfortunately,
>the guy teaching the class hadn't seen the inside of a body shop since
the
>early 80s. He didn't even know how to MIG weld ! I got my money back
real
>quick ! Eventually, I got some videotapes and after lots of practice,
>became proficient.
>
>
>>Most significantly is using epoxys to bond body panels as opposed to
>>welding. (stronger bond, sealed against water penetration).
>
>I've heard about these, but I'm not sure I'm ready to believe it. How
do
>they perform under extreme temperatures, or do they get brittle after
10 or
>20 years ? I say stick to welding. Also, I don't think the DMV will
accept
>an epoxyed floorboard or trunk pan. BTW, there's no penetration if a
panel
>is butt-welded.
>
> Any other opinions ?
>
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