Typical
Metal repair may include a hole caused by non-structural
corrosion in a car door, a hole in guttering, water
tanks etc.
1.
Use sandpaper, file or use rust converter product to
remove all loose materials such as rust around the hole,
leaving the hole clear and clean. It is also advisable
to use some pliers or multi-grips etc. To bend in the
rough edges around the perimeter of the hole.
2.
Cut the tie strip off the patch using a retractable
knife or scissors. Place the tie strip through the centre
of the patch and lock in brace. The vothole is now ready
to be inserted in the hole.
3.
Fold the patch and insert it in the wall. The patch springs
back to shape covering the inside of the hole. Hold onto
the locking brace and pull on the tie strip securing the
patch into place on the inside of the repair surface.
4.
Apply the filler product. Mix up filler product compatible
to use in metal repairs with a spatula. Apply the filler
evenly over all of the repair surface. At least two applications
of filler are necessary for this repair.
5.
Once the first application of filler is dry, cut the tie
strip below the repair surface (or inside just inside
the hole) and brace falls off. Apply a second application
of filler, making sure there is overfill of filler.
6.
Once the final application is dry, sand back the filler
with sandpaper. It is even easier and quicker with an
electric sanding machine. The hole is now repaired, using
the vothole leaving a flush finish every time. The hole
is now ready to be painted. (N.B. Because
the vothole patch is made from polypropelene it can’t
cause any further rust problems etc.)
2.
