Weld-thru primers should only be used after-the-fact.
The zinc in these primers (aka cold galvanizing compounds) will contaminate the
weld and virtually ensure a failure. As a bonus, the burning zinc is toxic to
breathe.
Ron From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ryan Hill ryan_hillc300@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2020 4:15 PM To: 'Charlie V'; 'Chrysler 300 List'; 'Dave Dumais'; Ron Waters Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 64 Quarter panel project There are places where flanging makes sense and is an acceptable method. My experience with flanging body panels on a car is that it leaves a beautiful spot for corrosion to take hold and doesn't allow you to properly dolly the panel when needed. Using weld through primers can help with the corrosion aspect to a point but it's really not a good method for joining panels in my opinion. Also if I were to flange a full quarter panel, I think I would want to use a bead roller so I could better control the depth of the flange. Ryan Hill From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of 'Ron Waters'
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Sent: January 4, 2020 7:48 AM To: 'Charlie V' <cv300g@xxxxxxxxx>; 'Chrysler 300 List' <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; 'Dave Dumais' <dave.dumais@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] 64 Quarter panel project Sorry, but that video is nonsense. When I butt weld, I leave a
gap the size of a nickel between the two panels. Then you get the penetration so
that when you grind the top welds smooth the weld underneath, as well as the
metal that has now filled the gap, holds the panels together. I then light-test
the welds and fill any gaps with a weld bead. I've never used a flanging tool
for sheet metal sectioning and I've been doing thin gauge sheet metal sectioning
on cars for over 25 years. Eastwood does sell some quality products. But
they tend to be expensive. You can source them cheaper if you
look.
Read Mike Milligan's remark in the Comments Section below the
video on You Tube.
Ron From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Charlie V cv300g@xxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2020 8:12 AM To: Chrysler 300 List; Dave Dumais Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 64 Quarter panel project Dave...Happy New Year !!!
While I do work at Eastwood I am not an expert, not even a
novice, at what you are doing. Perhaps you should follow Mike's
advice.
Whichever way you are going to do this I would strongly
suggest calling Eastwood for their advice and suggestions. They have the best
customer service and tech support and I am not just saying this because I work
there. When you call ask to speak to Matt Murray.
Also Eastwood has lots of videos that you can find online.
Check out this video. This might be a better way than using a panel flanger . I
would still get Matt's opinion on the best procedure.
Bye and have a great day.
Charlie Valentine
" https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=eastwood+youtube+panel+flanging&view=detail&mid=3D85ABA0B4C30C49F2513D85ABA0B4C30C49F251&FORM=VIRE
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On Friday, January 3, 2020, 06:33:20 PM EST, Dave Dumais
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