Is It Done This Way
 

Hi Guys

Just want to run this by you and see if I'm headed in the right directions.

When mig-welding a joint, I should follow these steps

1st. Clean the metal to be mig welded.
2nd. Srpay with joint will Weld-thru coating.
3rd. Mig weld the joint.
4th. Brush-on Seam Sealer over the new weld.
Finally, Spray etching primer over the Seam Sealer.

Is that the way its done guys. In that order?
This newbie needs all the help he can get before he jumps into the pool.

Any other suggestions will be greatly welcomed.

Thanks guys
GOD Bless

Schooner [8D]

RE: Is It Done This Way
 

Practice man, practice.
Jim

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you got it then get it ready for paint so you cant rust again if its something no one will see por15 it

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Meh, I may clean up the weld a bit, no fancy sprays or anything. If you're welding two thick pieces at a 90 degree angle, I'd cut some of the metal away to make a bevel so the weld holds better. I would focus more on the sound/conistancy/speed fo the welds. Just get a bunch of scrap metal and go nuts.

RE: Is It Done This Way
 

I read you loud and clear.
Thank you for you input. That's just what I entend to do, weld, weld and more practice welding.

Thanks again

GOD Bless

Schooner [8D]

RE: Is It Done This Way
 

Hey Guy

I just bought some of the Por-15 thanks to you guys putting me on the straight and narrow.

I appreciate your input.
Thanks

GOD Bless

Schooner [8D]

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i did my whole floor pan inside and out with por15 even did the cowl vent with it so it cant rust out in there ever

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Are you guys talking about weldable primer?

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Thats depends if you are welding a "butt joint" or laping panels and using spot welds. No need for weld thru priner for a "butt joint" as it will be a contaminate and weaken the weld. Keeping the area clean will give greater results. The keyto welding buttjoints is taking your time. Let the weld cool to toutch before you startagain. Also start in another location to keep the heat fromwarping the panel. On lap joints where you will be usingspot welds, this is agood place to use weld thru(zinc) primer.Spray all surfaces that will be in contact with each other and let dry, keep the can shook up often as the metal will quickly settle. This will protect the metal under the laps when they aresandwiched together. Again, take your time. A number of clamps is also handy. Good luck.