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bdahlg68
06-13-2011, 05:45 PM
What do you guys use to clean off any rust or paint or seam sealer before welding in panels? DA and 80 grit?
elitecustombody
06-13-2011, 10:17 PM
wire wheel, grinder,blasting,whatever works better in certain situations
GregWeld
06-14-2011, 07:34 PM
^^^^^^^^^ What Stefan said -- basically -- whatever works.... I've used dental picks.... screwdrivers...

IF you use wire wheels == PLEASE wear eye protection..... those things fly off with some serious velocity!
ErikLS2
06-14-2011, 10:30 PM
I know it's probably not typically used but DO NOT use a chlorinated brake cleaner and weld with anything using argon. The combination produces phosgene gas (which is far worse than what comes out of me after a Klondike bar).

Most everyone probably knows by now but just in case.