Aluminum slider repair? Weld or filler? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 12-18-2015, 03:01 PM

I have what appears to be an original OEM rear slider. It -looks- like it's aluminum, but I haven't tested it or struck arc on it or anything.

It's chewed up a little in a few places where I couldn't just sand and buff it out, it would need to be built up a little.

My question is how to go about it (yes, pics would help I'm sure but its not nearby at the moment)? I could try to build the little area up with a TIG welder, or I could use some kind of filler. I have a feeling it's going to wind up painted aluminum finish, not natural, anyway.

Thoughts?

12-18-2015, 03:01 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Aluminum slider repair? Weld or filler? I have what appears to be an original OEM rear slider. It -looks- like it's aluminum, but I haven't tested it or struck arc on it or anything. It's chewed up a little in a few places where I couldn't just sand and buff it out, it would need to be built up a little. My question is how to go about it (yes, pics would help I'm sure but its not nearby at the moment)? I could try to build the little area up with a TIG welder, or I could use some kind of filler. I have a feeling it's going to wind up painted aluminum finish, not natural, anyway. Thoughts? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible



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