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Spot Welding

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by tripilio, Jan 1, 2019.

  1. Jan 1, 2019
    tripilio

    tripilio Proud American!

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    I have been (slooowly) patching up my corroded tub floors and I have a question. After you are done spot welding and grinded to look acceptable, for us that are not master welders there is always a couple of pin holes around. Should I keep on welding on tip or is there a filler I can use to make it look clean and even? Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 1, 2019
    sterlclan

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    Best practice is to make a bunch of spots till it’s welded solid.
     
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    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    That's what he was afraid you'd say. :D
     
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    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    A thick enough paint/primer could “fill in” pin holes.
     
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    sterlclan

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    you could fill little ones with seam sealer on one side and paint or undercoat on the other
     
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  6. Jan 2, 2019
    tripilio

    tripilio Proud American!

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    Thank you all! As ITLKSEZ wisely said, I liked some answers more than others, but I appreciate them all the same. On some cases, like outside body panels I will weld some more until it fills up as much as possible (is a jeep!), on the less noticeable like the floorboards and transmission tunnel I will use some filler. Which one would you suggest, sterlclan?
     
  7. Jan 2, 2019
    dozerjim

    dozerjim Member

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    I have backed up holes with a piece of copper and then welded them shut,helps a lot to pretty up my welds...
     
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  8. Jan 2, 2019
    PeteL

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    In some instances I will flow brazing (brass) into gaps and crevices to permanently reinforce partial welds. But it means you can't weld that area again.
     
  9. Jan 2, 2019
    sterlclan

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    For floors I would use 3m seam sealer it is a little pricey but worth it. For outside start with water proof filler then. Regular bondo.
     
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