With the tailgate standing on-end, the skins are spread to allow the JBWeld to flow in, and then quickly re-clamped and riveted. After curing for several hours, the Irwin QuickGrips can be removed. I haven't decided yet if I'll weld up the tear.
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Even on tailgates that have no damage yet, filling this area with JBWeld should prevent any damage from ever appearing. The problem is that the t/g must be removed & stood on-end to apply it.

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