welding outer rear arch

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Discophil34

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Olla, I've looked at post on here about the common rot between the outer rear arch and the 'c' pillar. Just wondered , is the c pillar aluminium? As the arch only seemed to be siliconed to the the c pillar. If so how can I join the two. Can I mig aluminum to the steel arch ?:(
 
You cant weld ally to steel or vice versa, you can only screw, rivet, bolt or bond with sikaflex or similar PU adhesive
 
Cheers Neil, yeh she is 100% on the road, never off it that's the problem ;0)
Aye, i thought it was steel and just the quarter panel that pillar and just alloy but couldn't work out why you wouldn't attach the wing to the c pillar and fill the gap with silicone? Like I said, it has been repaired by previous owner before so might have been a shoddy repair. But doon to be rectified.

Thank for the link Horsr62, the arch is actually ok. Just where it meets the c pillar has started to go so just going to patch weld it I think. but if too awkward I'll just replace the whole arch as per your link.
 
If you need a arch I have a new surpluses to requirement arch you can have for a couple of beer tokens. Can't remember what side it is tho will need to look in the garage.
 
Cheers Neil , I'll let you know as it's in my opinion solid enough, just where it meets the pillar , some small holes but isn't attached to c pillar at all ;0( it's the off side one .

How's yours, back together and on the road?
 
It's back together. Had it out the garage today to wash it off and check for any water leaks. Looks like I have most of it sealed up nice and tight. Hope for mot in a week or so.
 
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