Merryck · Jan 25, 2016

Hi all,

I've got a number of holes drilled in the roof of my 90, and I'm not entirely sure of how to fill them. I can't weld aluminium, and I'm not sure that would be the best fix anyway. I was thinking of cutting discs out of an old panel and bonding them on, but I'm not sure what to use to bond?

Any ideas, or better solutions?

Vinlander · Jan 25, 2016

Araldite should do it if you wire brush the area, or any sealant, or a rubber grommet with an appropriate bolt. Id go for the latter since you never know when it might come in handy. It's all down to how permanent you want it.

Discokids · Jan 25, 2016

Rubber grommet pushed in. Or, tape the hole over, sand the inside with some 40/60 grit paper, apply a smear of fibreglass, When cured removed tape and give it a lick of paint.

Merryck · Jan 25, 2016

Ok cool, I'll have a play. I intend on sound-proofing the roof and carpeting over it to make it a little more refined. I'm happy to drill another hole if needed, so I'll try some araldite.

Al2O3 · Jan 25, 2016

Araldite a patch on the inside. Once set, bodyfiller the hole/recess on the outside. Rub down, wet and dry, prime, spray bingo gone

Coffeelandy · Jan 26, 2016

I used blind grommet from the outside but also smeared some silicone onto the bottom of them to make them seal.

GuamBomb · Jan 26, 2016

I also have used blind rivets with a little bit of silicon to plug holes....works great.

Thor1950 · Jan 26, 2016

GuamBomb said:
I also have used blind rivets with a little bit of silicon to plug holes....works great.

Can they see which hole they go In?

Discokids · Jan 26, 2016

Thor1950 said:
Can they see which hole they go In?

of course they can't, he paints their mandrels white and they feel their way in.

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