Did I screw up?

[Zachpins34]

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?

 

[derpiful]

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!

 

[jgue467]

Mine is missing the plastics on both sides, no issues in over 100k miles with lots of mudding! :cowboy:

 

[KidVermicious]

I don't think there's anything to worry about there. Keep smashing until it's flat.

 

[Rambler808]

That happened to mine from my tires rubbing before i got a lift and i havent noticed anything weird with it.

 

[BrianSD_42]

I did the same thing then filled the gap with foam and painted it black.

 

[D Farms]

meh. did I screw up?

 

[Zachpins34]

meh. did I screw up?

Wait, WTF......

Haha damn!!!

 

[Zachpins34]

I did the same thing then filled the gap with foam and painted it black.

Ok, I don't feel quite as bad. Happen to remember what kind of foam you used?

 

[4Running Daily]

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.

 

[D Farms]

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.

 

[habanero]

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.

 

[gamefreakgc]

Ok, I don't feel quite as bad. Happen to remember what kind of foam you used?

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-ST...acks-Insulating-Foam-Sealant-162848/100003351

 

[Zachpins34]

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.

LOL I remember seeing this pic of yours. Damn! You ended up welding up a plate on it right?

 

[Zachpins34]

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.

GREAT STUFF 16 oz. Gaps and Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant-162848 - The Home Depot

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.

 

[4Running Daily]

LOL I remember seeing this pic of yours. Damn! You ended up welding up a plate on it right?

Yep!