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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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How to fill floorboard holes on the cheap

I was at harbor frieght the other day and came up with this. I think its a simple solution to an annoying problem; which is welding all those holes shut so the outside stays outside lol. Most people probably won't care but it might keep someone from wasting hours of their life welding.


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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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OR you can get some Bondo and the mesh tape that goes with it. 5 minute fix for relatively cheap.
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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OR you can get some Bondo and the mesh tape that goes with it. 5 minute fix for relatively cheap.
then you can watch the holes rust away
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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bondo and mesh tape? sounds like a pain in the *** to me..... pop rivets are super easy every hole in the floor board filled in like 7 minutes.
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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Adding the RTV is a good move to keep it weathertight. Nice...easy...
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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you guys had it all easy , took sheet metal over top the hole i had and welded it down
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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For FACTORY holes, panel bonding adhesive and a small patch is the way to go. For RUST holes, the rust must be cut out and a patch panel welded in place.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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for a smooth look just spray foam, sand smooth, rattle can
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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Whats wrong with welding them shut?
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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Whats wrong with welding them shut?
yea thats deff the best way to go..
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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what if you havent welded in like 4 years lol
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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I really like the rivet idea. Super easy and cost effective. Good choice skidtron. Personally i welded mine shut cause i have the time and access to all the necessary equipment.
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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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USeal Band 6 in. Aluminum Foil Self-Adhesive Repair Tape-8872AF6 at The Home Depot

It is kinda like dynamat
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Using rivets is the best way to go, works like a charm.
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