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Old 11-20-2025, 03:24 PM
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I firmly believe that getting welds without porosity is very important to preventing rust from forming from the backside and bubbling under the paint. It's one aspect of automotive sheetmetal replacement that never seems to get discussed.

After welding and grinding I like to blow air from the backside and look for it is coming through the welds. Rubbing some filler dust on the welds can help you spot the pin holes.

On parts with good access to the backside I primer and apply seam sealer as added insurance.

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