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]

welding on a Ferrari

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]

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]

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.

[Craig in Denver]

I guess this means we don't get a photo?

[Ferrari_Fan]

Ferrari fender badges are not welded to the vehicle. They have a post/nut installation, on a proper factory fender. Factory installed badges are also set into a 1mm recession on the fender, so give a slightly more flush appearance.

Genuine, original Ferrari parts will be installed like this, however there are some aftermarket versions which use a double-sided 3M tape.

Ricambi America shows the full exploded diagrams for most Ferraris parts on-line. An example of the badges is shown here:

http://www.ricambiamerica.com/parts_...=&V=diag&I=615


p.s. Newer cars are all aluminum bodied, and from 1999- have alumium structural frames.

[Portable Welder]

Ferrari Fan, I did not weld the badge to the fender I welded the indented pc that the badge sets inside of to the fender, The fender on the car was smooth so I cut the indented pc out of a damaged fender and put it in the existing cars fender.

[Randy Forbes]

Ferrari Fan, I did not weld the badge to the fender I welded the indented pc that the badge sets inside of to the fender, The fender on the car was smooth so I cut the indented pc out of a damaged fender and put it in the existing cars fender.

Who says you don't know what you're dooing?

Good job, I say!

For future Ferrari questions, you cannot beat the resources here: http://ferrarichat.com/forum/

You have my respect; I only carry $1,000,000.00 liability and work on $50,000.00 cars

[Smactek]

Gawd I love this forum. Nice Job.