Wheel well repair and coating

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Wheel well repair and coating Mar 21, 2024 17:08:53 GMT -8

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Post by sydneyc on Mar 21, 2024 17:08:53 GMT -8

After removing the floor of my trailer I found that the aluminum wheel wells had torn in a couple places. What's the best thing to use to make small repairs to these areas? There's also a puncture that I would want to patch as well.

Additionally, I was planning on coating the underside (tire side) of the well with flex seal spray or a similar rubber spray. Is this a good or bad idea, and is there a better alternative?

Thanks!

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John Palmer Senior Member Hi, From a vintage trailer guy located in Santa Ana, CA. It's good to see lots of activity here. Posts: 1,625 Likes: 575 Currently Offline	Wheel well repair and coating Mar 21, 2024 17:35:43 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by John Palmer on Mar 21, 2024 17:35:43 GMT -8 Fabricate a metal patch, buck rivet to your fender, seal with Trem Pro 635. John Palmer

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Wheel well repair and coating Mar 22, 2024 4:45:12 GMT -8

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Post by Teachndad on Mar 22, 2024 4:45:12 GMT -8

Hi Sydney,

Those wheel wells were made of galvanized steel like the buckets of yore. The one my dad washed cars with over 60 years ago is still in use today at my parents house. I have had mine rip like yours. An alternative to fabrication is to have new ones made by a shop that builds ducting for air conditioning and heating. Unfortunately, it can be very pricey. Shop around for different prices. They can measure off what's left of your original wheel well and use the raw opening in the floor as an additional measurement.

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Rod

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