after welding..

[Martin]

am i write in thinking i should.. give it plenty of lashing of etch/zinc primer?

then what underseal?


whats the best stuff?

discuss:thumb:

[Adam]

Wheres the welding been done?

If its not in sight, clean the weld up, primer it, seam seal it, then paint it(any colour will do obviously), and then underseal.

[Martin]

inner wings, arches etc.. rear arches(underneath obvs) after turrets been fittied

[Matt2107]

Definately don't forget to seam sealer.

[ade]

For rear arches depends on the weld you use - if you lap weld then etch prime both sides and make sure you stick on a nice wad of seam sealer from the inside of the car where the lap is visible. If butt welding make sure good prenetration and etch prime both sides. I was advised for the actual lip it's not worth welding this but bond it with a ruddy good adhesive like tiger seal of similar - You could puddle weld the inner / outer lips together - the original arches were spot welded.

Wherever you weld - etch prime, then smooth (if necessary) with a skim of filler, smooth, prime and spray - if inner wings or underside use a good sealer like shutz or underbody seal. Inner wings once sealed up waxoyl the whole inside of the car and get a ruddy good probs right down into the depths!

Etch primer is the best but you could also give it a coat of zinc primer for extra safeness!

[lee coley]

All bare metal NEEDS acid etch primer first,then like Ade says underseal/paint etc

[Count Vaux Alot]

^agreed!

[General Baxter]

All bare metal NEEDS acid etch primer first,then like Ade says underseal/paint etc

bah red hamerite :thumb:

[lee coley]

red hamerite?

[Count Vaux Alot]

bah red hamerite :thumb:lollollol

[ade]

does it have to be red?

I prefer black.

Although shouldnt that be red oxide?

lol