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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread 20 gauge sheet metal #759369 10/19/06 03:28 PM Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 185 Tennessee, Carthage 8 87YotaLac OP Wheeler Where can I buy some 20 gauge paintable sheet metal? I'm fixing to repair some rust holes on my 4runner. 1985 4runner Bone stock Re: 20 gauge sheet metal [Re: 87YotaLac] #759370 10/19/06 04:33 PM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 12,153 N. California. USA 4Crawler Web Wheeler Many of the hardware stores carry a selection of steel sheet and shapes. Here is an on-line place that sells 20ga. sheet. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code Re: 20 gauge sheet metal [Re: 4Crawler] #759371 10/19/06 04:43 PM Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,686 Phoenix, Az Staceman Body Damage is Cool I've seen guys use the sheet metal from old computer case covers for this purpose. Don't know the average thickness. But, I had my fender off over last week-end beating it into shape. I think some PC cases are actually thicker? That fender sure wasn't much. 85 4Runner - With NEW Marlin 4.7 Gears!! It's a whole new beast! Re: 20 gauge sheet metal [Re: Staceman] #759372 10/19/06 05:17 PM Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 215 ocala,fl subliminaltrips Wheeler check your local yellow pages under sheet metal or metal supply. lowes carries sheet metal too but its over priced. www.fattshack.com www.blueyfab.com Re: 20 gauge sheet metal [Re: subliminaltrips] #759373 10/19/06 07:08 PM Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 185 Tennessee, Carthage 8 87YotaLac OP Wheeler While diggin around online I saw people mentioning "paint grip" sheet metal. Is there a difference between that and regular sheet metal? 1985 4runner Bone stock Re: 20 gauge sheet metal [Re: 87YotaLac] #759374 10/19/06 07:40 PM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 12,153 N. California. USA 4Crawler Web Wheeler http://www.ctmrs.com/colors/paintgrip.shtml Looks like you can get the same effect with a phosphoric acid etch like POR-15 Metal Ready. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code Re: 20 gauge sheet metal [Re: 4Crawler] #759375 10/19/06 09:57 PM Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 185 Tennessee, Carthage 8 87YotaLac OP Wheeler Thanx for the info, I might try the metal prep stuff. 1985 4runner Bone stock Re: 20 gauge sheet metal [Re: 87YotaLac] #759376 10/19/06 10:28 PM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 12,153 N. California. USA 4Crawler Web Wheeler You can also use something like CLR or Lime Away (bathroom cleaners). r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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