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Originally Posted by wiedemab
I welded up the factory lead seams with silicon-bronze (same as I did at the roof to quarter seam.
Brandon, Can you explain why you welded with the silicon-bronze on those seams? I think I made a mistake on mine by using my mig.
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I look at it as a way to seal up the joint really well. It's an overlapped and plug welded joint which is what gives it the strength. This is a way to seal up and smooth out the joint while also adding some strength. It should also help with whatever filler you go over the joint with - keep it from flexing as much and showing through the paint (for example when it sits out in the sun and gets hot).
Silicon-Bronze also doesn't have primer/paint adhesion issues.
And to be honest, I'm benchmarking against what the professional shops that I admire are doing. I will also do the seams at the quarter to rocker panel. Not sure if that answers your question.