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Did I screw up?
In efforts of clearing 285s, I started pounding away at the pinch weld, and cutting some of the plastic in the wheel well.
I might have got carried away, and cut off a bit much of the plastic, AND tried to flatten the weld a bit higher up as well. I noticed a small split along the line. Is this gonna be a problem? Worried about possible water leakage..... 
Look ok? Should I seal it somehow? Does yours look this way?
Can anyone chime in on this?
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12-01-2015, 01:53 AM
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Mine is currently the same way, a small gap on both sides. Haven't noticed any problems (but haven't kept a super close eye on it), but do plan on patching it up. I would recommend sealing it up if you're happy with your trimming, no harm can really be done... JB Weld would probably do it well, or if you have access, a welder would probably be even better!
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12-01-2015, 10:55 AM
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Mine is missing the plastics on both sides, no issues in over 100k miles with lots of mudding! 
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12-01-2015, 10:57 AM
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I don't think there's anything to worry about there. Keep smashing until it's flat.
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12-01-2015, 05:38 PM
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That happened to mine from my tires rubbing before i got a lift and i havent noticed anything weird with it.
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I did the same thing then filled the gap with foam and painted it black.
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meh. did I screw up?
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12-02-2015, 01:40 AM
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meh. did I screw up?
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Wait, WTF......
Haha damn!!!
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12-02-2015, 01:41 AM
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I did the same thing then filled the gap with foam and painted it black.
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Ok, I don't feel quite as bad. Happen to remember what kind of foam you used?
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I don't have one of those.
 Untitled by Connor Rhoades, on Flickr
But seriously, hit it hard, fill it with sealant, paint over it.
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12-02-2015, 02:52 AM
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honestly you dont need to weld it, a lot of the body is sealed with silicone from the factory or simply folded over. get a sheet of aluminum cut it to shape with hand shears and rtv the piece in. oh yeah you havent even cut anything nevermind...
heres what it looks like after i welded it closed. the body is enclosed by the sheet metal, the plastic is simply there to act as a sort of mud flap for the metal thats underneath and to hide it as well. 
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The pinch weld actually has openings at intervals all the way along it. I'd thought of it as pretty air and water tight before, but it isn't.
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Ok, I don't feel quite as bad. Happen to remember what kind of foam you used?
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Home depot sells the stuff, I always keep a bottle of it around the house. It's used for filling gaps around vents & pipes to insulate your house but I tend to use it for just about everything. It's super messy though if you're not careful though.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/GREAT-STU...2848/100003351
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12-02-2015, 02:50 PM
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I don't have one of those.
Untitled by Connor Rhoades, on Flickr
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LOL I remember seeing this pic of yours. Damn! You ended up welding up a plate on it right?
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Thanks Jerod, I tried some cheap gasket stuff from ACE, but it was sort of water-y. I'm gonna pick some of this stuff up tonight. Much appreciated. 
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