I finally made the "plunge"....rather than get rid of my 300D (great mechanically, bad body), I just bought four rust free Texas doors for her...a winter prep project for Spring install. There are several other spots on the car that need repair...actual holes that need to be patched. Has anyone had any experience with metal bonding adhesives. I see on some web sites that these products are a very good alternative to welding/brazing. These products appear to be an epoxy type material with glass beads which fill voids to ensure perfect seal.

I'm not looking to do a restoration.....I'd just like to get another 3 to 4 years out of this great car....patch holes, seal a couple of leaks, through on the new doors and do a Maaco paint job.

Any comments on bonding adhesives, recommended type(s), source, etc..

Or, what about aluminum tape & bondo.

Thanks,

Mark

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1984 300TD Wagon, 407,800 mi (current daily driver)
1985 300DT Sedan, 330,000 mi (gone to that great autobahn in the sky)

The only thing about bonding adhesives is that the metal must be bare in order to bond completely. You cannot get them in auto part stores however can be obtained from a reputable auto body supply store. They are a good alternative to welding but not if rust is involved. Usually in body shops they are used to bond new body panels where all surfaces can be cleaned of all contaminants and paint easily.

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83 300CDTurbo 307,000
2005 Honda Element 266,000
56 Nash Ambassador Country Club Special 34,000(under restoration presently)

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