Questions About Welding??

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Re: Questions About Welding?? [Re: 440charger70] #818587 10/01/10 11:18 AM 10/01/10 11:18 AM
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OLD318 super stock O Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 936	Quote: I have 2 questions about welding to make sure this is the last time I see this steel for a long time... Question 1: I have heard that welds are prone to rusting under paint. Is there something I should put over my welds before I prime over them? Question 2: Is there a product I can put over my (butt) weld seams incase I miss any pinholes that will prevent moisture from coming through and bubbling the bondo, primer & paint above? Thanks as always!!! 1. Your welds will rust through if they are not dressed properly after welding. Grind them smooth and/or sand blasting will cure this... 2. As for the pinholes. the best way is to put a light behind the panel and turn off the lights in the garage.... Use your MIG to fill any pinholes and then grind/sandblast before priming. Spray it with 2 coats of epoxy primer after this is finished. Then do any necessary filler work.. Just my

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