Making Sheet Metal Patch Panels

To make a template simply apply some masking tape over the area you wish to replace and draw lines across each.

Making sheet metal patch panels.

When there is only a small area of damage like this it will save a lot of time and preserve more of the originality. Using two separate pieces and welding together will make the piece stronger and also make it easier to shape the metal than making the piece out of one piece of metal. This video explains how to make a patch panel johnson customs style. How i make patterns and patch panels.

Please checkout my amazon list store to find all the tools and parts i use in. Read on as we show you some basic techniques you can use to reshape and shape your metals from the comfort of your own home with basic metal shaping handtools. Draw out and cut a template of the patch panel needed. For this task schrock cut two separate panels one for the inner fender lip and another for the outer quarter panel from sheet metal stock and welded them together.

Start larger than you need then trim gradually until a perfect fit is achieved. After carefully cutting out the rusted metal from the panel the next step is to make a patch template.