In-Plant and After-Market Repair of Aluminum Auto Body Sheet

This paper discusses the technique and problems associated with in-plant and body shop repair of aluminum auto body sheet. Metallic and nonmetallic repair procedures are discussed for in-plant repair of aluminum auto body sheet. An after-market procedure for repair of aluminum sheet is also presented, as well as a new procedure for arc welding of thin gauge aluminum sheet for in-plant and after-market repair.