T timhof Member Messages 2 Jan 20, 2006 #1 Have'nt even tried mig welding yet. Do you need to remove paint to weld? I need to weld a new radiator support in the car my son wrecked and it came new already painted.
Have'nt even tried mig welding yet. Do you need to remove paint to weld? I need to weld a new radiator support in the car my son wrecked and it came new already painted.
Hitch Moderator Staff member Messages 13,251 Location England Jan 20, 2006 #2 You ought to really, the cleaner the metal the easier it will be for you, you wont need to remove much, just 5mm in from the edge. Good luck!
You ought to really, the cleaner the metal the easier it will be for you, you wont need to remove much, just 5mm in from the edge. Good luck!
malcolm & Clementine the Cat Messages 9,623 Location Bedford UK Jan 20, 2006 #3 Welding burns off or bubbles the paint within 1/2 inch to 1 inch of the weld anyway.
Hitch Moderator Staff member Messages 13,251 Location England Jan 20, 2006 #4 Yes it does, but you will find it easier if you grind off the paint prior to welding it.