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help me, what can i use?

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bennieben:
my 1990 kx500 has a hole in the right side cover. should i weld it? i have access to an aluminum welder at work. or should i jb weld it? what would you guys do. what have you guys done in the past?

tharden:
If it was mine I would weld it regardless if I had a welder or had to pay someone else.

Uzi9mm:
Fortunately, I haven't had any holes in my cases.  Depending on the damage, I would buy new or have it welded.  I've heard that welding aluminum is not like welding steel.  So, if you decide to have it welded, find an experienced aluminum welder.  You should be able to polish up the repair to the point that its un-noticeable.

jfabmotorsports.com:
Have it welded. I have been welding aluminum for 25 years. If done right by an experianced welder there is no reason to buy a new one. I weld all the covers from the inside and in most cases you can hardly tell that it was welded. I get about $30.00 to weld a cover and if it shows up with JB weld on it, it will run about $60.00 and look like crap when it is done.

JFAB

bennieben:
ill weld it :)

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