Hello everybody I had a question in regards to my roof rust i have. Once I sand and hammer all my rust away... can i get a 16 gauge sheet and rivet it in place? Can 16 gauge steel be riveted to begin with? I have no welder or welding skills. Was thinking maybe after prep and getting the sheet that i would just take the jeep to an exhaust shop and ask them just to weld the sheet in but I don't know.

 

I don't know if I would rivet a sheet on the roof panel. It could be pretty tough to waterproof it and if its not sealed moisture will get in and spread the rust even more. I would definitely try to get it welded on.

 

You need to post this is the proper section and will get a better response. Try the "Ask a question" thread

 

Ya pop riveting a piece of metal to a roof isn't exactly a fab thing, more like redneck fab lol

 

Put it in the right section for him.

 

They make sheet metal adhesive. You could glue patches from underneath and bondo the top smooth

 

Yes they make panel adhesive which is as strong as a weld,Bondo is not a hole filler it will pop loose over time.Use metal 2 metal its like bondo but has metal in it and cures hard as a rock.

 

If the stuff does harden hard as a rock good luck sanding it smooth.

 

Its harder then bondo but you can still sand it smooth.Its kinda a modern version of leading,Acts like lead once it cures with out all the work leading takes.

 

Thanks for pointing the way. I found this and I think it will work http://www.semproducts.com/dual-mix-...anel-adhesive/

So I will need two metal sheets for one on the inside and another on the outside.... patch won't be too streamline i bet but as long as i can drive my cherokee on a rainy day. i'll behappy

 

btw has any one used rust-mort? http://www.semproducts.com/rust-mort/

 

See if you have a local auto body supply or even napa has it sometimes.Some use a special gun some you can use a standard caulking gun.follow the instructions and take your time because once its on its on for good.On the outside piece use seam sealer around the edges and it will be water tight for a good 10 years plus.

 

so should i put one sheet on the bottom. use the metal to metal stuff for the top sand paint and that's it? Or should i put bottom, metal-bondo and then a top sheet?

 

I used roofing tar and open weave fiber patches on my beach jeep roof.

 

Keeping it real with the barnacle paint job, LOL