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Old 02-15-2011, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by parsonsj View Post
You don't ever want to leave the part or panel structurally unsound. That's form over function, and doesn't belong on an automobile. As soon as my grinder/sander hits parent metal beside the weld, I quit grinding or sanding. If there is some slight low spot/crater from welding, I leave it for filler, weld again to fill the crater, or paint it. It all depends on the location, material, and function.

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That's exactly what my opinion is. I am even unwilling in some cases to come back and add more weld to some low spots because I don't want to add more heat. I have been considering using some silicon bronze filler wire to fix these little imperfections. Uses a little less heat and finishes more easily. Although I would never use it for structural work. Thanks for confirming my thoughts John.
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