keep_up

hey guys im new to welding i used my schools arc and mig and for sum of my grad money i bought a mig welder. ive practiced spot welding and got used to the machine, my question is tho im gunna do body work on my integra today its now 2:04 and stores close around 5 today so i need to no what gauge steel and why type of steel is used to do body work on my 1992 teg(its a quater panel, a small peice of the rocker panel and i need to weld a peice in for my rear bumper at the back to go into. thanks guys in advance. and i no lack of planning on my part doesnt constitute and emergency on urs but i need the answer(S) qucik pplz cause i need to go to the stores so i can get this done tonite. also what else would i need besides my welder and sheet metal in order to weld it on nice? PLEASE HELP.

BlackoutVTi

What would get you plenty of knowledgeable responses would be if you posted this in the welding/fabrication section, or the paint/body section.

I myself don't have experience with welding, but I have been in your position before, good luck with some answers.

punkinbeck

get cold rolled, like 18 gauge.... To do it right you need a punch flange tool... or you can put the new metal behind the old metal and tack it in.. cut out all the old rusty ****... tack new metal in .. then weld it... Don't even think about welding this solid in one pass... it will warp... Just keep making tacks and space them out.. and slowly connect them together.. then sand it smooth with a 36 grit sanding pad on a grinder... just take off a little at a time.. to keep the heat out of it.. Use 0.23 or 0.25 wire if you can.. 0.30 or 0.35 will do if you really watch your ***... ER70S-6 and a bottle of 75/25.. also i'd get some good zinc rich primer for when you're done.. good luck..