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Old 11-16-2017, 11:22 AM   #15
MARTINSR
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Re: Weld seam follow-up?

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Originally Posted by Tiger Joe View Post
i would fully weld everything and smooth out welds.

every custom job I have every seen that was not properly welded and just filled with bondo or seam sealer ends up cracking/lifting
The thing is every factory built car on earth has spot welds holding panels on that have a seam sealer over those seams, every single car, and they aren't failing. I think it comes down to prep and proper products. Sand blasting that area even would be ideal, then epoxy primer and a quality 2k sealer.

I am not fully disagreeing with you now mind you, not even close, this is the "bestest" way and you are describing the "best" way. I just think welding it up solid is asking for more problems with warpage and a LOT more work, a LOT, LOT more work.

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