How to Repair a Rust Hole with Fiberglass - No Welding!

Don't have a welder? No problem. This video explains in detail how to use fiberglass cloth for automobile rust repairs. An easy fix for rust holes and no welding is required!
Tools and Materials:
Large Grinder/Sander: Sioux 5290 7" Vertical Sander w/ 36 or 40 grit fiber resin disc
Sand blaster: Speed Blaster - Gravity Feed Media Blaster
Sand: www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...
Fiberglass Cloth: Bondo brand fiberglass cloth #2
Resin: Bondo Fiberglass Resin
Green filler: Bondo Glass
Regular filler: autobodymaster.com/product_lis...
DA sander: www.amazon.com/Professional-R...
Primer: Autobody Master lacquer primer from local Auto Value parts store

[@1hjehje]

A nice repair. My father and I ran an autobody repair business when I was growing up. It was in Nova Scotia and rust repairs were a large part of our business. I used fibreglass products to repair rust holes on a regular basis. In general, the fibreglass approach lasted much longer than cutting out rusted areas and patching with sheet metal. The approach that you used doesn't burn off the paint and coatings on the back side of the repair area which will will minimize rusting later on. Fibreglass is excellent in that it is not affected by salt or moisture. Thank you for the video.

[@j.g.hermanson3943]

chopped strand matt cloth

[@kingtut5923]

Don't forget to hammer it in

[@gilbertsanchez9953]

The rust is behind the panel should lf cut it out my opinion

[@1marcelfilms]

How to hide a rust hole with fiberglass

[@joemccall3738]

Trying this on my 69 cutlass asap

[@butchrishel1505]

And if you spray undercoating on the backside,its lasts forever.

[@805ROADKING]

Excellent repair Bud!! I fixed my 57 Chevy quarter panel just like that back in 1975, it's still holding up 45 years later!!☺

[@tracylloyd1124]

Excellent repair! I used to cut and weld patches because it was the old school way. Now this method is all I use. It’s a better quality repair for daily driver vehicles.

[@dwaynelejeune3508]

Since you had holes large enough in panel would it be good ideal to spray some ospho or some sort of rust ecapsulator behind the panel. Surly its still has some rust and only will get worse with time from inside out???

[@markhubanks3715]

You have no idea how many times I reference your body shop videos, exspecially this one. Thank You!

[@oldscout80]

Just ran across this channel. I have a 2004 Audi, and a 2003 Durango. Both have mid range millage and minor rust from Minnesota winters. It's been years since I've done any rust repair, but I still have some Bondo Hair and fiber glass, & tools, left. I've always loved patching up all my old cars since I took a body shop class in H.S. when I was 15. So I think I'll warm up the garage and get my 80 yr. old ass out there tomorrow and have some fun! Thanks for the great video!

[@mikesawyer4707]

Jerry, I am obsessed with your videos. I learn a new technique or two everytime you are so easy to follow that gives me plenty of time to take a note or two. Thanks again.

[@BlueRidgeJ79]

Thanks for showing. I've got some rust spots around the back of a truck cab I want to try this on.

[@discreetfire]

Pretty sweet video from a very experienced, veteran professional. Much success to Lakeside Autobody!

[@TractorWrangler01]

You should try soaking the fiberglass cloth on a flat work surface first then pick it up and place it on the damaged area. I think you will find it will go much faster and easier. You still have to work it into the surface but now your cloth is loaded with resin and you're not having to try to soak it upside down. Gravity is your friend. :-)

[@15farcry]

Would really like to see you do the finishing red paint and clear coat blending. Very good video!

[@sunriseiwinc5173]

With your assistance I'm repairing my Ford E 250 2006.

[@paulcondie2520]

I just dip my already cut piece of cloth in the resin then apply. I also after about a week after job is complete I get up behind the patch and soak with oil. Helps so it takes along while for rust to come back. I did my ranger in same spot really similar over a year ago and still hasn't bubbled yet! Great video

[@heredeemedme7013]

Bro I appreciate your channel! Just picked up a ‘94 E350 Club Wagon with a high top and your channel is going to be a game changer for me. It’s got the 7.5L engine but it’s got some rust on it!