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Rear quarter panel rust weld and paint question?

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Rear quarter panel rust weld and paint question?
« 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 

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Re: Rear quarter panel rust weld and paint question?
« Reply #1 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

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Offline Drone637

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Re: Rear quarter panel rust weld and paint question?
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2008, 04:26:05 PM »
Just be careful that you don't burn through.  :)
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Re: Rear quarter panel rust weld and paint question?
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2008, 06:25:03 PM »
Just be careful that you don't burn through.  :)
Ditto, easy on the heat!!
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