green1
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If you don't flange panels, why are alot of the pros doing it.
No offense, but what is their warranty?
Also, forgot to say, I cleaned the back, and welded in a 1" by 1/8" strap, for strength, and a burn-thru backer .
If you don't flange panels, why are alot of the pros doing it.
No offense, but what is their warranty?
Also, forgot to say, I cleaned the back, and welded in a 1" by 1/8" strap, for strength, and a burn-thru backer .
I think he is using the aluminum for a backer while welding. No way would the aluminum weld fast to steel. Unless he's the one with an aluminum magnet.:happy5:that doesn t make any sense to me.. how is that different than flanging??? that strip you put in there is taking the place of the flange. but now you have 3 pieces of metal instead of just 2. and even more heat. plus u are throwing water into the mix. sounds like corrosion city. sorry green, just had to bust your balls a little. it seems that there is more than 1 way to "skin a cat" or car. hey.....if it works for ya. get er done.
Exactly, the aluminum is only clamped or held behind the panel while welding to prevent burning through the steel and creating a hole that you will then have to fill, then the aluminum is removed. This is not the be all to end all, its just a technique I use when butt welding to make life a little bit easier.I think he is using the aluminum for a backer while welding. No way would the aluminum weld fast to steel. Unless he's the one with an aluminum magnet.:happy5:
I have been doing this for 22years and have never seen what I would call a true professional flange any type of skin door,qrt,fender nothing.I know it is tough at times,the end result when done is far superior in the end.This will allow you to finish the inside as well the outside to hide any repairs.I know some of you guys are saying the body guy down a joe blows shop told me to do so.Lets just say the industry is weighed in the wrong direction of quality and more so to production!!!!That and don't consider every body tech you talk to a professional either.If you don't flange panels, why are alot of the pros doing it.
BOOM. where d that ugly flange go?? HMM. next big thing on here will be that it is illegal to put filler in the trunk. but it s gonna be ok to pack that butt weld area full of mud. lol. sorry. i think it s funny.