Going to be doing a similar seam sealing job on some inner and outer rockers and cab corners on a 07 crew cab. Used panel adhesive and butt welded, People don't seem to realize how much time and fit-up goes into a job like this, then they wonder why it costs so much. Going to use that sealer and some brushable seam sealer after everything is epoxy primed. Nice work and enjoy your videos.
The direct meaning of "better than factory". 🥇Not many people appreciate the extra time and effort involved in the correct procedures for rustproofing the car.
@@moparnut6286 thanks, I have mixed emotions about all weld thru primer, you can weld it easy enough but it scratches off so easy that I would be afraid to paint over it anywhere other than inner panels, I will take all the red back off the outside as well as the coating that’s on the rocker and epoxy it. So short answer is it’s better than nothing 🤷🏻♂️
I always love seeing how you prep for a panel replacement... I like how you modified the rocker as well. I know its a lot of work, but I think you'll be pleased with the result.
After you got everything welded up get some 3 m cavity way it has a 12 inch hose with a 360 degree sprayer on the end that will coat the inside of the rocker's don't use under coating it will hold moisture and rust I been doing this trade 30 years i've seen it all good luck buddy.
6:45 id blame a lot of that on the moisture collection via condensation. the xjs are horrible for it. the coatings are not designed to have moisture on them for days and months at a time like they tend to see. the moisture will eventually pernitrate because of this. its why boats get gelcoat and not paint. once the moisture gets to the metal. all the rest of what you stated comes into play. salt, rocks hitting it, etc. its a bear.
Man, I'd clamp a piece of angle under that rocker lip and hammer it to the correct dimension instead of splitting it and welding it back. If you're wanting the radius to be sweet, just hammer out a couple test panels and work the edge of the angle iron into the right shape. I've seen you do stuff that's WAY harder than that!!! Then, just trim that lower edge off, once you have the bend in the right spot.
Great explanation on the challenges with EDP and Weld though. I too am a firm believer in scraping out the weld through from the back of the plug weld pocket. I just use a dull or broken 1/8" drill bit on a battery drill and rattle it around in there. NO ONE has thought this stuff through more than the "Exorcist of Rust"!
It's nice to have the option to take your time. Hobbies should be enjoyable without the pressures of a deadline. Your plug welds are impressive and I enjoy all the tips you can share.
Love it! As a Michigan resident I feel your pain. Cars and trucks just rot up here. I believe there are less corrosive options than spreading salt but it never seems to take hold. Additionally, I don't think car manufactures have much incentive to provide better corrosion preventative.
We're currently at a similar stage. Started with floor rust repair, now we're on to the rockers and now found rust on roof and doors. Fun time. Keep the XJ content coming if possible.
man, on that frame rail. beings yu have it open already. id consider blasting it and coating the metal. then add frame stiffeners on the outside. they have kits. i prefer the iron rock offroad. if you get those installed it would be stronger in the long run. and you could avoid R&I on that rear frame section. thats a bear. boat load of work. props to you for taking this one. not many wil lanymore. subed for more. keep it up!
Why did you section that rear quarter there and not at the C and D pillars. remove the window and drill the spot welds. looks like you have a lot on your hands there, just curious. seems like a lot of extra filler. im due for a rocker replacement on my son's xj here soon.
That’s how the quarter is sold, not sure what you mean on the filler there will be very little when I am finished, I will go back over that in a future video.
@@MrFireman164 oh that makes sense. didn't realize you could get a restamp for an xj now. i ment if you were taking it from the donor. you could dril the spot welds in the door jam, along the bottom, in the hatch, and lower half of the rear window. this would allow you to cut it at the d pillar, and c pillar before you pop it. this would leave you only about 2 inches on each one to finish weld and body work. rather than the about 2.5 ft seam you will have cutting it left to right. im not doubting your metal work ability and have done more quarter swaps than most. looking forward to your progress. just found your pics on FB actually of the rocker. keep it up!
