Sub £1000 ride on mower?

[carlos]

fiberglass paste can work on tricky to weld bits.

[phil123]

interesting... I have to say its not something I would consider though as I can weld and own the equipment and steel to do so I also consider welding to be a far more permanent repair as your physically replacing the metal. just my thoughts though if you can't weld I'm sure the stainless rivets would work for a few years.

[GardenKit]

I agree with Phil. Welding has to be the best option, but to be fair you do need a good mig and some reasonable skill to weld thin, rusty metal. The key is to plate back to some thick metal, otherwise you just keep chasing holes.

 

I have seen many examples of DIY patches, both riveted and fibreglassed and some have been horrific. Fibreglass tends to look good, but seldom stays bonded to the original deck which carries on rusting under the resin, releasing its hold. So the glassed repair is often no more than a loose cover.