Easy question about welding. I'm just dumb.

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Nov 29, 2002 | 11:01 AM
  #1  
Im planning on getting subframe connectors for Christmas, and I need to know if you can weld them in if they have been powdercoated. If you have to sand the coating off, I won't worry with it.
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Nov 29, 2002 | 12:04 PM
  #2  
you could/can weld over the coating, but ideally you'd want to grind it. birght and shinny 1" from the weld area is a good rule to follow to do a good job. SFCs and the factory sheet metal are so thin it's hard not to get good penetration and make an acceptable weld for the application.
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Nov 29, 2002 | 12:33 PM
  #3  
ok, well I guess it's not worth the $40 when you're gonna just grind the powdercoating off. I guess I'll just use some black rubberized chassis spray stuff. That should work, shouldn't it? Its not like I'll ever see it unless I actually get under the car.
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Nov 29, 2002 | 01:10 PM
  #4  
i replied in the other post you asked about this....
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Nov 29, 2002 | 02:21 PM
  #5  
yeah, i started another thread because I kinda neded an answer fast. thanks though
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Dec 1, 2002 | 02:50 PM
  #6  
i wouldn't use the rubberized undercoating, **** promotes rust, go with por-15 or something of that nature.
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