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Originally Posted by mcbassin
Okay, so you'll have to excuse my ignorance again, you use the metal impregnated stuff over all welds why? is it because regular filler doesn't flex enough? The weld is harder than the regular sheet metal? Sorry, I have always just used bondo or similar. I am getting some of the Evercoat Rage gold next week, will it work over welds? thanks
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I have used filler over welds, quite often, but anytime there is some warpage you can not get out, or a area that you want to fill, the m2m seems to work best. It is strong like lead, and does not seem to crack, you have to remember, where we live the climate changes drastically from 4o above to 5o below and this is in celcius. Filler tends to expand and contract more, therefore you do not want it thick. I try for 1/16th , but on occasion 1/8th. Yes the weld is also a harder area than the surrounding area, the heat work hardens the metal, making it fatigue around the welds. Ever notice how when something is welded, say on an old 1940's fender it seems to crack right along side the weld. that is the Fatigued area, you can rarely get around that. You jsut do the best that you can, and learn things along the way. The Rage gold seems to be about the best filler that i have come across in my profession, i have tried jsut about everykind out there. so yes i suggesst it. As for the over welds, as long as it is not a seam with extreme warpage, go for it. Will not hurt anything. Any more questions just ask.
Later. James