Consensus on Lap Joint Weld Prep? |
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Consensus on Lap Joint Weld Prep? |
bkrantz |
Dec 17 2019, 09:45 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,840 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
So based on experience and expert knowledge, what's the best way to prep metal for lap joints, especially with plug welds? No paint or treatment? Ospho? Weld-through primer? And what about seam sealant after welding before paint?
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Literati914 |
Dec 17 2019, 11:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,502 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Scuff to clean metal, then phosphoric acid, let dry...then clean w/ wax grease remover, then epoxy prime, let dry...plug weld, scuff away slag, grind if needed, then epoxy prime the exterior of the new seam, add seam sealer... then the top of the sealer will get epoxy primed again before paint, of course.
There's more than one way to skin a cat but I've read at least a couple of articles that compared weld thru primer with just using epoxy primer.. and the EP was the victor. So, anyway that's the technique I favor, one less item to buy, if nothing else (I've paid good money for Weld Thru primer that wouldn't spray too), YMMV. |
BeatNavy |
Dec 18 2019, 04:06 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,926 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
(I've paid good money for Weld Thru primer that wouldn't spray too), YMMV. Ja, me too. I've had several cans go bad on me that have barely been used (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) At least I know I'm not the only one. |
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