I am interested in doing some body work for my car. My neighbour is experianced with he welder and I asked him if he would weld some things in for me. With his help, I am going to try to fix my tailagte on my hatchback. Its too badly denting and I wasn't able to pull it out and I dont want to fill a 1 inch deep pocket full of bondo. So im gonna cut it out and remake a peice outta sheet metal to weld on. I am also planing on shaving the key hole on my tailgate 2 since im there already. Whut thinkness should the sheet metal be? And where can I buy a large sheet of this stuff (looking at about 3'x3')?

 

anyone? ive been searchin on the net and does 20 gauge steel sound rite for this type of job?

 

Dude, make your life easier and look for a fiberglass rear hatch. It's easier and lighter.
Just a thought

 

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i like this idea!!!!!!!

 

its 22 guage. very thin and hard to weld without warping it. i recomend to just hamer it out the best you can, or replace the panel.