Welding on a Ferari - Filler metal

[Portable Welder]

I have to weld what is called a signature badge on a Ferari which is on the fender near the winshield.

Any recommendations on what filler to use.

1100 series that is soft with a low melting point.

4043

5356

I think 4043 would be my guess without knowing what aluminum body panels are made from.

Thanks in advance.

[Laiky]

you know what they say "When in Milan".

I really have nothing helpful to add.

[diamondback]

Portable,
try this link to alcotec.
http://www.alcotec.com/us/en/support/index.cfm

pick the selection chart from the menu on the left.

I would really try to find out what the alloy is for the body. The liability would scare me alot so be careful.

good luck I would love to see how it comes out.

[Craig in Denver]

Were the originals welded on? I'd be afraid of warpage, will you be able to 'work it back' after welding? I don't know a thing about Ferrari and restoration accuracy, could the piece be epoxied like so many badges on cars are today?

[Portable Welder]

The car is at the body shop being redone, As far as liability goes, Its only a fender and no it cant be epoxied.

Since its not a structural part, Nor will it be anodized - 40/43 it is.

[burninbriar]

Originally Posted by Portable Welder

The car is at the body shop being redone, As far as liability goes, Its only a fender and no it cant be epoxied.

Since its not a structural part, Nor will it be anodized - 40/43 it is.

Before you take the attitude of "its only a fender", check out these prices.
http://www.ferrparts.com/search.php?...&submit=Search

[chrisgay@sbcglo]

What is the vintage on the car?

[Portable Welder]

I've got $2,000,000.00 of liability coverage.

I work on machines that cost over $ 200,000.00 all the time so a little fender is nothing to sweat over.

I never asked what the vintage of the car was, I would guess not more than 15 years old.

[admweld]

Originally Posted by Portable Welder

I've got $2,000,000.00 of liability coverage.

I work on machines that cost over $ 200,000.00 all the time so a little fender is nothing to sweat over.

I never asked what the vintage of the car was, I would guess not more than 15 years old.

Portable welder sweats nothing,Same attiude as admweld.

[Portable Welder]

Worked on the Ferrari today and every thing turned out perfectly.

Paitence- Patience- Patience.