small split on bonnet lip?

[jmaster78]

hi all, i was sanding down my bonnet and noticed a small split in the metal lip, does anyone know the best way to fix this?

[mogbob]

The strongest method would be to weld the split up,grind down with an angle grinder or power file ( for a more delicate grinding process ) small amount of filler if really necesary, anti rust,primer and top coats.
Protect all the glass . bodywork paint and engine bay from flying sparks, when welding and grinding.Usual advice from me, disconnect battery and alternator whilst welding ( others have different views of how much precaution to take ).

Bob

[aupickup]

drill a small hole at the end of the split or it will split further eventually

[jmaster78]

thanks for the replies, got the splits welded and ground down. The next question is if i use filler on the front edge of the bonnet, will it not crack with the force of closing the bonnet? there is a nasty dent as well which i hammered out the best i could.

[LouiseM]

Depending on the positioning and the amount of filler there's a possibility it might crack over time. How big was the split? In your first post you say it's just a 'small split' but in your last post you refer to 'splits' being welded. Was there more than one? Posting up a photo of the damage would be useful. As you've got a nasty dent in it as well perhaps it might be better to use a replacement bonnet? They can be bought pretty cheaply.

[jmaster78]

there were three small splits about 10mm long on the front lip of the bonnet, my mate ground them out and filled them with weld so they wouldn't spread.[frame][/frame][frame][/frame]