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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Beauoffroad on September 26, 2008, 12:02:17 PM

Title: Rear quarter panel rust weld and paint question?
Post by: Beauoffroad on September 26, 2008, 12:02:17 PM

I am replacing some rusted rear panels on the 88 Sammy.  If I use the MIG welder with flux core wire to weld will the acid from the flux care be harmful to application of primer and paint for the panel?  Can the flux acid be washed away or neutralized for primer adhesion?   I was wondering if I need to spend the money for a gas bottle setup or get away with the fast and dirty "Farmer" repair weld of flux core wire welding.  This is going to be an offload vehicle and not a show car?  Anyone have any experience with flux core MIG on light gage sheet metal and subsequent panel painting?
Thanks
Carl 

Title: Re: Rear quarter panel rust weld and paint question?
Post by: 95sidekick on September 26, 2008, 02:08:28 PM

i used my flux core mig welder to fix some spots on my sidekick...i just grinded everything smooth and cleaned it with brake clean an paint stickin fine

Title: Re: Rear quarter panel rust weld and paint question?
Post by: Drone637 on September 26, 2008, 04:26:05 PM

Just be careful that you don't burn through.  :)

Title: Re: Rear quarter panel rust weld and paint question?
Post by: jeff1997 on September 26, 2008, 06:25:03 PM

Quote from: Drone637 on September 26, 2008, 04:26:05 PM

Just be careful that you don't burn through.  :)

Ditto, easy on the heat!!