patch panel or weld question

[Lennard]

I have a question for the body men/welders on this forum. I have a small rust hole under my back seat and wonder if I should just weld it shut, or make a small patch panel and weld it in.

[Charger-Bodie]

Cut out that area and replace the thin pitted area.

[Mopar Nut]

I would cut it out and replace it too.

[68RT440]

+1 on making a small patch, most of the time the thin pitted metal will just make a bigger mess. You will end up chasing the hole around because the weld will blow away the thin surrounding area...

[Lennard]

Okay guys, a small patch panel it is. Thank you for your advice

[Dmichels]

The area is so small I would just fill with epoxy putty once sanded and painted you will never know Unless you cut a perfect patch and butt weld it. The patch will stick out like a sore thumb.

Dave

[Lennard]

Thanks for your reply but I already cut it out and gonna weld in a small patch panel.
It's under the backseat so nobody is going to see it anyway.