DirtyDigz 1,811 Posted September 21, 2018 GF managed to catch her car door against a fire hydrant outlet cap while pulling into someone's driveway. It punctured the metal and peeled it back/coiled it almost like a sardine can opening strip. The door now has about a foot long/ 3" high hole gouged into it. Replacement car door/insurance deductible isn't in the immediate budget, and might not be by winter. What can I do to patch the hole that will possibly last through the winter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,731 Posted September 21, 2018 Pop rivet a piece of sheetmetal over it and replace the door when you can. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted September 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Displaced Texan said: Pop rivet a piece of sheetmetal over it and replace the door when you can. You might want to run a bead of silicone sealer under the sheet metal to keep it waterproof. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,811 Posted September 21, 2018 Thanks, didn’t even think of pop rivets and I’ve got a kit sitting in my toolbox.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 510 Posted September 21, 2018 Find a u-pull-it junk yard near you and see what they charge for a door if you pull it yourself. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted September 21, 2018 Keep in mind if you patch it like @Displaced Texan says you need to remember you have electrics in the door. Window, door locks, and mirror controls. Get that patch with sealant on it ASAP. If you don't have time to get that metal patch on soon at least put some duct tape on it. A junk yard door (especially if you find one in the same color) is the easiest fix. Depending on what kind of car it is it may not be the least expensive. A body man who really knows how to weld may be able to patch it and paint it for less. Just something to keep in mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glockncolts 48 Posted September 21, 2018 Pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred2 367 Posted September 21, 2018 This sounds like a job for the miracle product, Flex Tape. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted September 21, 2018 Duck tape? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,731 Posted September 21, 2018 5 hours ago, Fred2 said: This sounds like a job for the miracle product, Flex Tape. Oh hell, I forgot about that stuff! It even comes in different colors! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted September 21, 2018 6 hours ago, Fred2 said: This sounds like a job for the miracle product, Flex Tape. @Displaced Texan is that what they use on submarines now? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,731 Posted September 21, 2018 25 minutes ago, GRIZ said: @Displaced Texan is that what they use on submarines now? Bahahahaha!!! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted September 21, 2018 Wow! Army vs navy ugly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted September 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Zeke said: Wow! Army vs navy ugly No no. Not a competition!!! When you get down to it the Navy is the only one designed to fight on or under 70% of the surface of the earth. They also can fight on the remaining 30% from the air. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gleninjersey 2,139 Posted September 23, 2018 On 9/21/2018 at 7:00 AM, maintenanceguy said: Find a u-pull-it junk yard near you and see what they charge for a door if you pull it yourself. I second this. Will be doing pretty much same thing shortly. Except my door isn't as badly damaged. Just dented a little. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted September 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, gleninjersey said: I second this. Will be doing pretty much same thing shortly. Except my door isn't as badly damaged. Just dented a little. Grand Prix?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gleninjersey 2,139 Posted September 23, 2018 48 minutes ago, Zeke said: Grand Prix?? Yeah, few years ago my wife was going to drive it and said the parking brake was stuck and could I take it off for her. I learned into car and hit it with my hand to disengage it. She had the car in reverse and it starts rolling down the slight hill that our driveway is almost knocking me over. I managed to jump into it and stop it from going across street and into neighbors car but not before driver door hit retaining wall and bent door wrong way., Body shop was able to bend it back and closely perfectly but there are dents in it. Been this way for a few years now. I just need to get get motivated and find matching door and swap it out. Probably should do your as well. I hit it a little to hard a few too many times getting ice off it one year after an ice storm. Still runs like a champ though. I love my Grand Prix. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted September 23, 2018 Just now, gleninjersey said: I love my Grand Prix. I would have never guessed.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMich3 152 Posted October 5, 2018 If you use tape to do a temp fix might want to look into gaffers tape, it's called hundred mile an hour tape for a reason. Duct tape will stay for a bit but it will fall off sooner than later, especially with all.the rain we have gotten. All jokes aside though that flex tape isn't a bad temporary option, it will be.weather proof,. It Jas to be, it says so on the internet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,731 Posted October 5, 2018 On 9/21/2018 at 7:12 PM, GRIZ said: @Displaced Texan is that what they use on submarines now? Actually, a very long time ago on my last boat, someone dropped a sail access plate overboard during maintenance. They were made for each submarine. We had to cover the hole with duct tape until we could have a plate made. It was approximately 12”x24”. Surprisingly, it lasted several dives before we received the new plate. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted October 5, 2018 1 hour ago, JMich3 said: it's called hundred mile an hour tape for a reason. If you want 200 mile an hour tape (like NASCAR uses), try Bear Bond: https://www.amazon.com/Bear-Bond-All-Use-Repair-Tape/dp/B01M5CMKPV Can be Used to Repair Virtually Anything! Reinforced with a Layer of Aluminum PATCH large holes, cracks, gaps and tears! Material is Paintable Super Adhesive Material Sticks to Almost Anything 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted October 5, 2018 Gorilla Tape is also pretty good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,811 Posted October 5, 2018 27 minutes ago, Sniper22 said: If you want 200 mile an hour tape (like NASCAR uses), try Bear Bond: https://www.amazon.com/Bear-Bond-All-Use-Repair-Tape/dp/B01M5CMKPV Wow, $20 per 36” strip... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,811 Posted October 17, 2018 Late, but here’s a pic of the damage: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,731 Posted October 17, 2018 Yeah, I’d grind off that peeled back metal, lay down some flex tape, and pop rivet a piece of sheet metal over it until you can get that door replaced. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites