Easy question about welding. I'm just dumb.
11-29-2002, 11:01 AM
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Easy question about welding. I'm just dumb.
Im planning on getting subframe connectors for Christmas, and I need to know if you can weld them in if they have been powdercoated. If you have to sand the coating off, I won't worry with it.
11-29-2002, 12:04 PM
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you could/can weld over the coating, but ideally you'd want to grind it. birght and shinny 1" from the weld area is a good rule to follow to do a good job. SFCs and the factory sheet metal are so thin it's hard not to get good penetration and make an acceptable weld for the application.
11-29-2002, 12:33 PM
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ok, well I guess it's not worth the $40 when you're gonna just grind the powdercoating off. I guess I'll just use some black rubberized chassis spray stuff. That should work, shouldn't it? Its not like I'll ever see it unless I actually get under the car.
11-29-2002, 01:10 PM
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i replied in the other post you asked about this....
12-01-2002, 02:50 PM
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i wouldn't use the rubberized undercoating, **** promotes rust, go with por-15 or something of that nature.
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