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3-6 CHANGING WELDED PANELS – ALUMINIUM ALLOY PANELS (2) When hammering, note that the panels stretch easily, so use a wooden or plastic hammer. 2. Check for distortion Polish with #80 ~ #120 grade sandpaper, checking for any 3. Removing distortions Remove any distortions Using a levelling hammer and a torch, Note 4. Polishing Polish with a disk or a double action sander. • Disk sander: #100 ~ #120 Note Repairing cuts and tears When sheet steel panels are cut, torn, or have holes, repair using 2 MIG welding. However, with aluminium alloy panels, use MIG or TIG welder and use argon gas (inert gas) as shield gas. Extent of distortion from welding Gas welding (large distortion) > TIG welding > MIG welding (little |