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Old 01-08-2017, 06:49 PM   #1
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good patch overlap recommendations??
Hey, I am ordering some .032 aluminum for patching holes on our trailer (60-TW), and am thinking of about an inch around the hole for overlap, enough for rivet and some vulkem.
Any thoughts on this amount of overlap and other tips ?
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Old 01-08-2017, 07:10 PM   #2
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That should be fine unless it's a large hole. If it's large I run some bracing behind the patch for stiffness.
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